The Daily Acca: A Friday 4/1 Odds Boost

Wales to be beaten in Bale's absence

Bet 1: Back Czech Republic @ 4/5 - KO 19:45 BST

Czech Republic and Wales are in a battle to finish as runners-up to Belgium in Group E, and while they are level on points, the Welsh have a game in hand.

That means that the hosts could really do with winning this fixture, and I think that they can on home soil.

They haven't been beaten in their own country since a 2-1 loss to Scotland in 2020, but they really weren't at their best that day.

The Welsh are without Gareth Bale, and while he might not be the player he was, he is still their main threat in front of goal.

A routine win for Croatia

Bet 2: Back Croatia @ 1/4 - KO 19:45 BST

I have been quite negative about Croatia for a while now, and although I still think that they are on the decline, they should be able to cruise past Cyprus.

The home team are bottom of Group H, having lost four of their six fixtures to date. They have been beaten on each of their last five outings, and they were beaten in the reverse fixture in March.

The Croats top the group with 13 points from a possible 18, but they can't afford to rest on their laurels as Russia also have 13.

Colchester to suffer first road loss

Bet 3: Back Tranmere @ 1/1 - KO 19:45 BST

Colchester United are down in 18th place in League Two, but they are actually yet to be beaten away from home. All that could change tonight however, as they face a very tricky fixture at Prenton Park.

Tranmere are ninth in the division, but they are in red-hot form with four wins and a draw from their last five in all competitions.

They have won four of their five league outings in front of their own fans this term, and they are a very backable price at even money.