Tuesday Tips Cheat Sheet: Best bets for Royal Ascot, Nations League and more

Max Liu
14 June 2022
3:00 min read

Can England end their Nations League run with a first win?

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Get the best bets on a big Tuesday of sport as Royal Ascot begins, England take on Hungary in the Nations League, there's grass court tennis and more...

"It may be a bit of a slog for England but, as Kane chases down Wayne Rooney's scoring record, I'm confident the Spurs man will find the net here as a 1.84/5 anytime goalscorer."

Back Kane 2+ & Szoboszlai & Bowen both 1+ shots on target @ 4.3100/30

ATP Queen's Tips: In-form Peniston can make life tough for Ruud on grass

Casper Ruud v Ryan Peniston, 13:45

The grass court action continues at the Cinch Championships and the Terra Wortmann Open on Tuesday and Sean Calvert has more value plays on day two...

Sean says: "There are several question marks over Casper Ruud's prospects in London this week: experience on and suitability to the surface, physical and emotional fatigue after the French, and the switching of surfaces from clay to grass.

"So far, Ruud is 2-4 win/loss on grass, so there are obvious question marks over whether this predominantly clay courter can adapt to a different style of play and the sheer speed that the ball is coming at him.

"His big efforts in the last weeks of the clay season, combined with the adrenaline high of making a maiden major final and in it facing the King of Clay on Chatrier are likely to have taken their toll and I wonder how much grass practice he's done?

"And Peniston has been playing on grass - and playing well - the last few weeks, beating the likes of Jack Draper, Jiri Vesely and Adrian Mannarino, so he's in great touch on the surface and will be determined to make the use of the wild card he's been given this week."

Sean's bet: Back Peniston +1.5 sets to beat Ruud @ 1.84/5

Tony Calvin: Bayside Boy is a must bet at his price

Royal Ascot, 16:20

Tony Calvin has recommended eight new bets for day one at Royal Ascot, which starts today, so here's one he just couldn't ignore at a generous price...

Tony says: "Bayside Boy has to be the premier bet (in the 16:20 at Ascot) on price grounds alone, and he remains a 66/1 poke. Back him at 66s each way with the Sportsbook. Any 40/1+ remains acceptable. That price is an absolute insult when you look at his juvenile form - he was beaten just 2 ½ lengths in the Dewhurst, 1 3/4 lengths in the Vertem, as well as beating Reach For The Moon in the Champagne Stakes - and you can forgive him his comeback run in the French Guineas as he was drawn 14 of 15."

Tony's bet: Back Bayside Boy each-way, three places, Betfair Sportsbook, 16:20 Ascot @ 67.066/1

England v Hungary: Back Kane to save Three Lions

England v Hungary, 19:45

It's three games and zero wins for Gareth Southgate's England side after back-to-back draws against Germany and Italy. Can they make it fourth time lucky?

Paul Higham says: "Scoring goals has been the issue for England - they had 12 shots with four on target against Hungary and Italy, with 15 and six on target against Germany, yet have just one Kane penalty to show for it.

"A lack of urgency and energy was to blame against Hungary. Germany was a tough tie but played at a decent intensity. Both England and Italy should really have scored at Molineux.

"With England going under 2.5 goals in eight out of 10 in the Nations League, it may be a surprise to see over 2.5 ever so slightly favoured here at 1.84/5.

"Tammy Abraham was OK against Italy, but Harry Kane is a different animal and every time he doesn't play for England you realise how important he is, and will be to their World Cup hopes.

"It may be a bit of a slog for England but, as Kane chases down Wayne Rooney's scoring record, I'm confident the Spurs man will find the net here as a 1.84/5 anytime goalscorer."

Paul's bet: Back Kane 2+ & Szoboszlai & Bowen both 1+ shots on target @ 4.3100/30

Ukraine v Republic of Ireland Tips: Irish look to build on first win

Ireland v Ukraine, 19:45

Ireland face the toughest game of their Nations League pool in Poland on Tuesday but they will travel with renewed hope after a landmark victory, according to Daniel McDonnell.

Daniel says: "Ireland will be entering proceedings with a patched up team, whereas Ukraine - who prevailed in Dublin despite making ten changes from their first XI - will be close to full strength.

"They followed that up by scoring three against Armenia, albeit after huffing and puffing for an hour.

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"Ukraine boss Oleksandr Petrakov has a strong focused squad and has been able to rotate options after a team featuring seven competitive debutants triumphed at the Aviva Stadium.

"After a lengthy training camp, they are sharper than other international teams and they will have a significant number of displaced fellow countrymen and countrywomen backing them here.

"In that context, it's difficult to avoid the conclusion that the market has overreacted to an Irish return to form, especially given the challenge they will face to reproduce it in 72 hours against a stronger opponent which will be well prepared."

Daniel's bet: Back Ukraine @ 1.8810/11

Netherlands v Wales: Van Gaal's Dutch can edge out Dragons again

Netherlands v Wales, 19:45

Dave Tindall is taking the Netherlands to outscore a tired Wales side on Tuesday evening...

Dave says: "The hosts are bound to be fancied in the market but by how much? The Netherlands currently trade at 1.351/3 while Wales are 11.010/1 to cause an upset. The Draw is 5.69/2.

"I went for the draw in Wales' home game against Belgium on Saturday night but that was in Cardiff and, unlike against the Belgians, there are no happy memories for Welsh fans in games against the Dutch. They've lost the last nine.

"All teams have been busy but Wales have played one more game than the home side due to that World Cup playoff and maybe this will be a step too far. It's dangerous to write off Page's men and a check of the group table shows that Wales have conceded fewer goals (5) than Belgium (6) and Poland (9)."