Iceland should get a result away to struggling Macedonia

Nordic nation evens to take advantage of the Macedonian malaise

There aren’t enough qualifiers taking place to attempt another draw treble so we’ve instead focussed on the glamour tie between Macedonia and Iceland.

Iceland are evens with 888sport to win or draw on the double chance, while they are 5/2 to draw and 7/2 to win. Macedonia have gone six games without a win - during which period they’ve drawn a home friendly with Moldova. In addition, they’ve won just one of their last six home games - against Scotland - while Iceland have lost just two of their last five on the road.

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Posted: June 10th, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment

Ireland’s away record doesn’t suggest they will shock Italy

Giovanni Trapattoni’s side often struggle in away qualifiers

Robbie Keane and Stephen Hunt have made a big deal to the press about how Ireland raise their game when written off and relish underdog status but there isn’t enough evidence to suggest the visitors should be backed, despite being available at 9/1.

Ireland have lost on their three previous visits to Italy and alarmingly have won just four of their last fifteen competitive away games. Those victories have all come against countries who hadn’t/haven’t won a home game during that campaign (Faroe Islands, Cyprus, San Marino and Georgia).

Posted: April 1st, 2009 by Michael Lintorn | Add Comment