There are no fewer than 10 Nations League games to look forward to on Monday evening, including a home clash for Craig Bellamy’s Wales.
There’s also the small matter of Germany vs Netherlands in Munich, while Belgium and France go head-to-head in Brussels.
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Bet of the day
Wales to win and Over 1.5 Goals @ 21/20
Wales go into Monday evening’s meeting with Montenegro unbeaten under new boss Bellamy, with two draws and one win since he replaced Robert Page.
It could have been even better, with them having surrendered a two-goal lead in Iceland on Friday, but the signs are positive.
Captain Ben Davies has rejected the claims that Wales are playing ‘high-risk’ football, but they are certainly playing on the front foot under Bellamy.
They have found the back of the net four times in the last three games and two of those strikes came in the reverse fixture last month.
Wales ran out 2-1 winners in Montenegro, scoring twice in the first three minutes, and expect a quick start again on Monday, especially with the Cardiff crowd behind them.
The visitors go into the match having lost their last five and have won just one of their last seven on the road.
Special of the day
Germany -1 Handicap @ 19/10
There are few more intense rivalries in European international football than Germany against the Netherlands and they meet again on Monday evening.
Historically, Germany have had the edge with 17 victories to Netherlands 12 and it’s likely the hosts will have the upper hand again.
Julian Nagelsmann’s men currently top Group 3 of the Nations League, having won two and drawn one of their three games since Euro 2024.
There have been three or more goals in all three of those matches and it looks likely to be a similar story on Monday night, especially when you consider the changes the Dutch will have to implement.
Captain Virgil van Dijk was sent off in Friday’s 1-1 draw in Hungary and will play no part at the Allianz Arena.
The Dutch have conceded eight times in their last five internationals and they could be in for a difficult night in front of a Munich crowd demanding a Germany victory.
Long shot of the day
Michael Olise – First Goalscorer @ 9/1
Belgium look like a team still coming to terms with a poor European Championship and France will feel they can take advantage of their opponent’s fragility.
Domenico Tedesco’s squad have won just one of their last five internationals and are missing Manchester City star Kevin de Bruyne.
There’s no Kylian Mbappe for Les Bleus, but they look to have a number of young stars keen to take their chance at international level.
One of those is Bayern Munich ace Michael Olise, who played in the number 10 role in the 4-1 win in Israel on Thursday.
The former Crystal Palace man is looking for his first international goal at senior level, but he already has four for Bayern this term and that confidence could see him shine for Les Bleus.
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