Posts By: Brian Gilliland

Belgium – Netherlands, Picks and Tips Belgium is a consistent team, but misses the crucial, trophy moments. That’s what happened with Iaia at the Euros, that’s what happened with France in the Nations League Final Four. The last 10 games have meant four wins (Estonia, Czech Republic, Belarus, Estonia again and Burkina Faso), two draws… Read more »

Spain – Portugal, Picks and Tips Spain is participating in the 2022/2023 Nations League as a finalist. The Iberians made a very good final four last autumn, coming close to a historic success. Now, Luis Enrique’s national team is ready for a rematch, and the first “hop” on the road to the trophy will be… Read more »

South Korea – Brazil, Picks and Tips South Korea has been present at every world finals tournament since 1986. It co-hosted the 2002 World Cup with Japan and reached the semi-finals after being eliminated in the semi-finals by Germany. Had they got past the Germans, the South Koreans would have played the Grand Final against…… Read more »

Girona – Eibar, Picks and Tips Girona was relegated from La Liga at the end of the 2018-2019 season. They finished in 18th place, four points behind Celta Vigo, the first team rescued. And this season, Girona narrowly missed out on the last spot, 6th place, which allows them to play in the play-offs for… Read more »

Poland – Wales, Picks and Tips Poland secured their place at the 2022 World Cup with a 2-0 win over Sweden in March. The play-off final game for the World Cup in Qatar was decided by goals from Robert Lewandowski (penalty) and Piotr Zielinski. Earlier, the Eagles had taken advantage of Russia’s exclusion to qualify… Read more »

Tenerife – Las Palmas, Picks and Tips Surprisingly, Tenerife have suffered three defeats in the last three rounds. Tenerife finished with the second best defence in La Liga 2, conceding just 37 goals in 42 games. Only leaders Almeria conceded fewer goals, 35. In the last three rounds, Tenerife lost to Malaga, 0-2 at home,… Read more »