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Saturday’s Football Match Previews

The Euro U21 quarter-final stage is the highlight of Saturday’s football schedule, with two matches taking place. Alongside, we also have action from the Scandinavian leagues. Let’s delve into today’s betting predictions.

Brommapojkarna vs. AIK Stockholm

Brommapojkarna suffered a heart-breaking defeat just before the international break, losing to Hammarby with a stoppage-time goal to make it 2-1. Despite being newcomers, they have displayed commendable competitiveness in the majority of their matches, and their campaign so far is deemed positive. If they sustain this performance level, they are well on track to comfortably secure their spot in the league.

Conversely, AIK Stockholm has been one of the underperformers in Sweden, without a victory in the league since April. They were beaten 2-1 at home by Elfsborg prior to the break, despite fighting valiantly for a positive outcome. With a 1-4-7 record in the first 12 games, their position in the standings has plummeted, and there’s mounting pressure to turn things around in the next season.

PREDICTION: A highly unpredictable contest, with both teams eager to secure a win for different motives. A score draw is plausible, and BTTS is valued at 1.75 (3/4) at William Hill.

Georgia U21 vs. Israel U21

As one of the hosts of Euro U21, Georgia boasts not just the home advantage but also a talented squad. With one victory and two draws, they navigated their way through the group stage. Facing Israel in the quarter-finals, they harbor dreams of progressing further, possibly even to the semi-finals, provided they approach the game with due diligence.

Israel managed to secure their quarter-final berth with a narrow 1-0 triumph over the Czech Republic on the group stage’s final day. Despite being in a challenging group, they successfully finished above two other teams, marking their campaign as successful thus far. With nothing to lose, they will aim for further advancement in Euro U21, locking horns with the “host” nation, Georgia.

PREDICTION: Both teams have been the dark horses of the tournament, and a tightly contested match is anticipated. Under 2.5 goals is a worthwhile bet at odds of 1.75 (3/4) at Unibet.

Spain U21 vs. Switzerland U21

Spain has been one of the standout teams in the Euro U21 tournament, breezing through to the quarter-finals. With two wins and a draw in the group stage, they exhibited flashes of brilliance and are tipped as one of the favorites to lift the trophy. The encounter with Switzerland is viewed as a stepping stone for Spain, and they are expected to ease through to the semi-finals.

Switzerland barely made it to the quarter-finals, requiring a 2-1 victory over Norway in the opening round. They faced defensive issues in most of their matches, but they achieved their initial objective. However, the difficulty level escalates considerably as they clash with Spain, one of the tournament’s powerhouses, in the quarter-finals.

PREDICTION: Spain may not have a walk in the park, but they are still the favorites to clinch victory. Backing a home win is a sensible choice at odds of 1.60 (3/5) at Boylesports.

 

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