Villarreal vs Slavia Prague: Preview and Predictions

Villarreal will be looking to grab the victory which would separate them from the rest of the group this Thursday when they host Slavia Prague.

The in-form Czech side is on level terms with the Spaniards after opening two rounds and they’ll be looking to maintain the fine shape and try and stun The Yellow Submarine at Estadio de la Ceramica.

Villarreal

The hosts have been playing hot and cold since the start of the Primera Division campaign, but they will enter this particular match on the back of subsequent wins over Eibar and Girona in the top flight of the Spanish football.

The main responsible for the mentioned successes is the red-hot striker from Congo Cedric Bakambu who bagged each of five Villarreal’s goal in last two La Liga ties.

Bakambu confirmed the spell of excellent form by finding the net for his national team as well in the 1-2 win over Lybia last weekend.

Slavia Prague

Jarosllav Slihavy’s side climbed up to the second position in Czech Liga after back-to-back clean sheet wins over Zbrojovka Brno and Karvina.

Keeping their net untouched for the third time on the bounce will, however, be a massive challenge given Villarreal’s fine attacking form.
Villarreal vs Slavia Prague: Head to head

Villarreal and Slavia Prague have never crossed paths before, but the Spaniards were more than successful when they came up against the opposition from Czech Republic winning five and drawing two of seven previous such encounters.
Villarreal vs Slavia Prague: Prediction

The Yellow Submarine were held to a goalless draw two weeks ago in Israel, but we can’t see such a scenario happening this time out given both team’s fine attacking shape.

Villarreal to win & BTTS is the bet that stands out, while Bakambu to score anytime is a must-take at 6/5.
Villarreal vs Slavia Prague: Bets

The first bet will be Villarreal to win & BTTS at 3.60.

You can also have Cedric Bakambu to score anytime at the odds of 2.20.

Costa Rica vs Honduras: Preview and Predictions

It is a crucial game for both teams as the Conacaf World Cup qualifiers are geared up to an exciting finish. Costa Rica sitting at second in the table need a point to book their tickets to Russia, but it will also do if USA defeats Panama earlier that day.
For Honduras, nothing less than wins in remaining 2 games will help to attain automatic qualification. However, this requires results from elsewhere fall in their favor. But they could still make it into the intercontinental play-off with at least a win from remaining two.

Costa Rica had been fairly inconsistent in the qualifiers, but came to life in the month of September. They bagged a morale boosting win against USA away from home before holding Mexico to a 1-1 draw. The two results against the most difficult opponents in the zone pushed Costa Rica from play-off contenders to a strong position for automatic qualification.

On the other hand, Honduras are yet to find their feet in the competition. They managed just 2 wins so their 8 so far. But just like Costa Rica, the past few rounds have been inspiring for the team. They are unbeaten in the last three with a win and 2 draws. One of those draws came in a difficult away game at Panama and the latest at home against USA.
Costa Rica vs Honduras: Head-to-head

Costa Rica are unbeaten in their last four games against Honduras, but only of those is a win with the other 3 ending in draws.

The reverse leg of the corresponding qualification fixture is a 1-1 draw.

Costa Rica won their last two qualifying matches at home against Honduras with clean sheets. They were win-less in previous 7 with 4 draws and 3 losses.
Costa Rica vs Honduras: Prediction

Costa Rica are coming on the back of a good round of results and their confidence will be high as the results came against the zonal heavy weights Mexico and USA. Needing just a point from remaining two games, there can play with full freedom.

Honduras are a team with plenty of issues in moving the ball forward. They must win here. So, they are expected to take the sword and perish by the sword.
Correct Score Prediction: 2-0 Costa Rica for 7.50 odds
Costa Rica vs Honduras: Bet Tips

    Costa Rica to win for 1.80
    Value is in backing Over 1.5 goals and Costa Rica win for 2.30 odds

Bolivia vs Brazil

Brazil had already qualified for the FIFA World Cup in Russia with a long unbeaten streak. The previous round saw them being held to a 1-1 draw at Colombia, which made it 11 wins and 4 draws since the defeat to Chile on matchday 1. The Selecao have a 10-point lead over second placed Uruguay and the top spot in the table is already theirs.
On the other hand, Bolivia are second from last in the standings and are out of the qualification race. But there are some positives in their recent performances. The team is coming on the back of a four-match unbeaten run at home and it looks impressive as the likes of Argentina, Chile and Paraguay have all fallen to defeats without scoring. Never the less to say, the good form arrived quite late for the Highlanders.
Bolivia vs Brazil: Head-to-head

Brazil won their last two matches against Bolivia with huge margins – 5-0 in the corresponding reverse leg of the qualification fixture and 4-0 in a friendly back in 2013.

Bolivia have only one win to show for in their last six meetings with Brazil in all competitions, drawn 2 and lost 3.

Brazil haven’t defeated Bolivia in a world cup qualification fixture since 1985. The streak of four games saw the Bolivians winning three times along with a draw.

However, Brazil had scored in 5 of their six away games in the qualifiers away at Bolivia.
Bolivia vs Brazil: Prediction

This is a dead rubber and the teams are expected to play with more freedom as pressure is off their back. Brazil are in flamboyant form and this is alright. But the current scenarios favor the hosts more and they can draw confidence looking at their excellent home record against the heavy weights in the continent.

Correct Score Prediction: 1-1 draw.
Bolivia vs Brazil: Bet Tips
Double Chance: Bolivia or Draw at 1.86 odds