The last international window of 2024 is underway and TAB soccer pools this weekend comprise a mixed bag of games, ranging from only international clashes in tonight’s R100,000-added Soccer 10 to a combo of English League One and Two matches in Saturday’s first Soccer 10.
Tonight’s Soccer 10 pot should total over R1.5 million as a result of TAB’s R100,000 cash bonus and the bet offers an interesting mix of UEFA Nations League group clashes, plus a couple of AFCON 2026 and World Cup qualifiers.
Spain have not lost this year, winning 12 of their last 13 games and drawing the other, and should come out tops in a away clash against Denmark. It’s worth noting, however, that they only beat the Danes 1-0 in the reverse fixture in Murcia last month and will inevitably find it tougher in Copenhagen.
The stand-out banker in the pool must be Portugal, who will have maximum crowd support when they take on Poland in Porto. They were a bit disappointing when only drawing away to Scotland last time, but they outgunned Poland 3-1 in the reverse fixture and must be expected to put their rivals to the sword again at home.
Northern Ireland and Switzerland to win at home also appeal as possible bankers, but harder to call is the last game in the bet between Uruguay and Colombia.
Uruguay will look to make the most of home advantage as they bid to avenge a defeat by Colombia in a Copa America semi-final last year. Uruguay are normally strong at home and made a flying start under new coach Marco Bielsa last year. But results have dropped off this year with reports of several players being unhappy with the controversial coach. That could open the way for Colombia score a famous victory.
Saturday’s second Soccer 10 also gets a R100,000 boost from TAB and Germany and Holland both look banker bets to score home victories over Bosnia and Hungary respectively.
Saturday’s Soccer 13 guarantees a big pool in the event of only one all-13-correct and here best advice is to rely on Sweden, Holland and Turkey to win at home.
SOCCER 10 V1 SUGGESTED BET:
| M1: Angola vs Ghana | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| R100,000 added by TAB will drive betting in this pool, which should total some R1.5 million. Angola are on an eight-game winning streak, whereas Ghana are winless in their last four AFCON qualifiers. Angola won the reverse fixture 1-0 and lead Ghana by 10 points after four games in Group F. | |||
| M2: Denmark vs Spain | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Denmark have avoided defeat in eight of their last 10 games, while Spain are unbeaten in their last 10. Spain won the last meeting 1-0 and have won six of the last seven encounters with one draw. Spain lead Group 4 in Nations League League A with 10 points, three more than Denmark. | |||
| M3: Luxembourg vs Bulgaria | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Luxembourg are winless in their last six games and Bulgaria have avoided defeat in nine of their last 10. The two drew 0-0 in October. Bulgaria are third with five points in Group 3 with Luxembourg fourth on two points. | |||
| M4: Northern Ireland vs Belarus | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Northern Ireland have won five of their last nine games and drew 0-0 with Belarus in the reverse fixture last month. Northern Ireland lead Group 3 by a point from Belarus. | |||
| M5: Portugal vs Poland | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Portugal have won three of their last four Nations League games, drawing the other. Poland are winless in their last three and Portugal won 3-1 away when they last met in October. | |||
| M6: Romania vs Kosovo | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Romania are on a four-game winning streak in Nations League, while Kosovo have won their last three. Romania won the previous meeting 3-0 and have won two of the last three encounters with one draw. | |||
| M7: San Marino vs Gibraltar | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| San Marino have lost four of their last five games, while Gibraltar are unbeaten in their last five. Gibraltar won 1-0 when the teams last met in October and now attempt to repeat that success away. | |||
| M8: Scotland vs Croatia | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Scotland are winless in their last eight games, whereas Croatia have won two of their last three and drew with Poland last time. Croatia beat Scotland 2-1 in the reverse fixture earlier this year. | |||
| M9: Switzerland vs Serbia | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Switzerland are winless in their last five games, while Serbia have failed to win in seven of their last nine. Serbia won the previous meeting between the two 2-0 in October. | |||
| M10: Uruguay vs Colombia | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Uruguay are winless in their last five games and Colombia have won six of their last 10. Colombia won 1-0 in their last meeting in July. Colombia are second in their World Cup qualification table with 19 points, three more than Uruguay. | |||
Suggested R108 perm: 1 x 3 x 1,2,3 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1,2,3 x 2,3 x 1 x 1,2,3.
SOCCER 10 V3 SUGGESTED BET:
| M1: Georgia vs Ukraine | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| This Soccer 10 also gets a R100,000 cash bonus from TAB so bank on another solid pool. Georgia have lost their last two, but Ukraine’s only win in their last five was when beating their rivals here 1-0 at home. | |||
| M2: Montenegro vs Iceland | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Iceland are winless in their last three games, while Montenegro are on a six-game losing streak. Iceland won 2-0 in their previous meeting this year. Iceland are third in Group 4 with four points, while Montenegro are yet to earn a point. | |||
| M3: Turkey vs Wales | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Wales are unbeaten in their last four Nations League fixtures and Turkey have won three in a row. The two drew 0-0 in the reverse fixture in September. Turkey lead Group 4 in League B of Nations League with 10 points, two more than second-placed Wales after four games. | |||
| M4: Albania vs Czech Republic | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Albania have lost five of their last 10 games, while Czechia are unbeaten in their last three Nations League fixtures. Czechia won the last meeting 2-0 and are one point ahead of Albania after four games. | |||
| M5: Germany vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Germany are unbeaten in their last four games, while Bosnia are winless in their last 10. Germany won 2-1 away in their previous meeting and have won two of the last three encounters. Germany are first in their Nations League group with 10 points to Bosnia’s one. | |||
| M6: Netherlands vs Hungary | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Netherlands are winless in their last three games, whereas Hungary are unbeaten in their last three. The teams drew 1-1 in the reverse fixture this year, a result Hungary may battle to repeat away. Both teams are level on points after four games, but Netherlands have won six of the last seven matches between the sides over the last 30 years. | |||
| M7: Sweden vs Slovakia | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| The two are level on 10 points after four games in Nations League with Sweden leading the group on goal difference. Their last meeting ended in a 2-2 draw. | |||
| M8: Sporting Gijon vs Granada CF | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Gijon are unbeaten in their last five games and Granada have won six of their last eight. Gijon won 1-0 when they last met in April and are second in the Spanish Segunda division with 25 points, three more than fifth-placed Granada. | |||
| M9: Bermuda vs Antigua & Barbuda | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Bermuda have won three in a row, while Antigua are winless in their last nine games across all competitions. Bermuda won 1-0 away against Antigua this year in their last clash. | |||
| M10: Athletico Paranaense vs Atletico Mineiro | TEAM A WINS | DRAW | TEAM B WINS |
| Athletico have lost seven of their last eight games, while Mineiro are winless in their last five. Mineiro are 11th in Brazil’s Serie A with 41 points, seven more than Athletico. Mineiro have won three of the last six clashes, but their last meeting ended 1-1. | |||
Suggested R162 perm: 1 x 1,2,3 x 1 x 1,2,3 x 1 x 1 x 1 x 1,2,3 x 1 x 1,2,3.