UEFA Nations League Best Bets - October 5

Portugal have been excellent in the UEFA Nations League after winning their opening three matches and moving clear at the summit. While Denmark, Norway and Wales have all taken points off one-another, Portugal have beaten each of their opponents in a run that has seen them get better with each passing game. Their 1-0 win over Wales was a tight victory over a stubborn opponent. They then got the better of Norway in an entertaining 2-1 win before they beat Denmark 4-2 away from home. With nine points in the bag, Portugal could go nine clear of third and secure their place in the knockout stage of the competition with a win. Joao Felix has been a key part of their winning run by netting in each game. I back him to continue his excellent run as he scores for the fourth successive game. 

What an evening it was for Wales and their fans in Cardiff as they secured a defiant 2-1 win over Norway. Despite going a goal down after just 11 minutes, Wales rallied as they scored either side of half-time to take all three points. Aided by a red card for Norway and the travelling side struggling to build momentum after their goal, the Welsh took their chances to go ahead, although they would have been sweating in the closing moments after failing to take a number of presentable chances in the second-half. Attention now switches to trying to secure successive wins in the competition. Worrying for Wales will be their limp 2-0 defeat at the hands of Denmark in the reverse of this fixture. However, Wales playing at home is a tough proposition for any side, and I back the home team to take a valuable point from Denmark.