Michael Owen: Midweek Nations League Tips

Wales sit top of Group 4 after 3 games played. The Welsh have ground out a couple of results and did well to come away with a point against Ireland on Sunday. The lack of fire power up front is a cause for concern for the Welsh here, and I think Bulgaria can take full advantage.

Ireland were unlucky to not have won either of their games during the international break, so far. Sunday’s goalless draw at home to Wales means Stephen Kenny’s side find themselves adrift in 3^rd position in Group 4. Finland are playing well, but I think Ireland will have enough to come away with a point.

Scotland are flying! They followed up their win on penalties against Israel with victory at home to Slovakia on Sunday night. The Czech’s have welcomed back a few key players to their side, so this should pose a stronger test for the Scots. I can see this being another tight match, so I’m going for a draw.

Northern Ireland were dealt a blow after their midweek heroics when going down 1-0 at home to Austria. Norway come into this in good form with Erling Braut Haaland scoring goals for fun. They have scored 9 goals in their last two group matches, 5 of which came against Northern Ireland. This will be a tough one for the away side, and I think the improving Norwegian’s will come away with the points.

England welcome Denmark to Wembley after a hard-fought 2-1 victory against Belgium on Sunday evening. Gareth Southgate will be delighted with that result. The Three Lions played really well in the 2^nd half, and with that win behind them, I can see them taking 3 points again.