The Daily Acca: Wales to draw in Turkey in this 11/2 shot

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Craig Bellamy has impressed in his short stint as Wales manager so far

There is more Nations League action for Paul Robinson today, with his trio of selections adding up to around the [11/2] mark.

  • Wales to remain unbeaten under Bellamy

  • Dutch to get the job done

  • Slovakia to lose in Sweden


Leg 1 The Draw in Turkey v Wales (90mins) @ 2/13.00 (17:00)

Craig Bellamy remains unbeaten as Wales manager, and while this is probably his toughest test to date, the reverse fixture in Cardiff was his first in charge, and I think his team can repeat the draw.

Turkey have since gone on to beat Iceland twice and Montenegro, but the visitors are a much better proposition than they have been for the last year or two, and Vincenzo Montella's hosts can blow hot and cold.

There really shouldn't be much in this game, and with Bellamy keen to keep the momentum building, their aim will be to avoid defeat, and not necessarily go all out for the win - which would leave them exposed.


Leg 2 Netherlands (90mins) @ 3/101.30 (19:45)

The Dutch are a short price to beat Hungary in Amsterdam tonight, and I just don't see them slipping up, as they bid to solidify their second placed position in Group A3.

A 5-2 victory over Bosnia has been followed by two draws and a defeat, but they faced Germany twice during that run, and Ronald Koeman's men have a touch of class about them.

The Hungarians were beaten 5-0 in Germany in their opener, but since then it's been a pair of draws and a 0-2 victory at Bosnia last time.

They exited in the group stage during the Euros though, and they will need to play exceptionally well to live with Holland in Amsterdam.


Leg 3 Sweden (90mins) @ 8/131.61 (19:45)

Sweden are down in League C, but it's 10 points from a possible 12, and while Slovakia have an identical record, home advantage and a bit more quality should enable the hosts to make it win number four.

The selection actually led 0-2 in the reverse fixture last month, but they conceded twice to draw 2-2. A 0-3 victory in Estonia got them back on track three days later, and it's five wins from their last six in their own country.

The visitors almost knocked England out of the Euros, and there is no denying that they are a decent side, but I just don't see them taking anything from this game.


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