Betting Tips: AFCON & Bundesliga Action
This Sunday, we’ve got two tantalising clashes across two continents to dissect and conquer with our trusty betting tips. In one corner, the German Bundesliga serves up an exciting clash between Borussia Mönchengladbach and Augsburg. In the other, the Africa Cup of Nations continues with South Africa taking on neighbours Namibia.
Borussia Mönchengladbach vs Augsburg
Gladbach, perched just two points above Augsburg in the table, come into this match buzzing after a stunning home win against high-flying Stuttgart. Winger Robin Hack stole the show with a dazzling brace to secure all three points. Gladbach’s mantra this season is “attack, attack, attack!” They boast the Bundesliga’s sixth-highest-scoring attack (34 goals). However, their defence remains a concern, with only bottom club, Darmstadt, conceding more than the 36 they’ve let in.
Augsburg, on the other hand, might be struggling for wins lately (1 win in 5), but they’re determined to avoid the drop. History shows this tie tends to produce a lot of stalemates, with nine draws between these two sides, including their most recent encounter, which ended in a goal-fest 4-4 draw. Can Gladbach’s firepower overcome Augsburg’s grit, or will we witness another stalemate?
Betting Tip: Over 2.5 Goals
21/01 17:30 Borussia Monchengladbach – Augsburg Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.605 (22bet)
Gladbach’s firepower upfront is undeniable, and Augsburg’s leaky defence is the perfect tinderbox. Add to that the historical tendency for draws with plenty of goals, and you’ve got a recipe for a goal-fest.
Therefore, we’re backing the Over 2.5 Goals at 1.605 odds on 22bet. Here are three reasons to ride the wave:
- Gladbach’s attacking firepower: They’ve netted an impressive 34 goals this season, the most outside the top five teams. Against an Augsburg defence with just one clean sheet in ten games, expect them to go hunting for more.
- Gladbach’s defensive woes: While they boast impressive firepower, they’ve also conceded a whopping 36 goals, the most outside the relegation zone. Augsburg will surely exploit those cracks.
- Recent goal-fests: Each of Gladbach’s last five matches has produced over 2.5 goals, with both teams scoring in all five matches.
Borussia Monchengladbach vs Augsburg - Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.605South Africa vs Namibia
South Africa’s AFCON campaign started with a disappointing 2-0 loss to Mali, and they now face an uphill task to get out of Group E. A trip to the round of 16 now depends on conquering neighbours Namibia on Sunday.
Namibia, meanwhile, pulled off a stunning upset against Tunisia – their first-ever win in AFCON history (D2, L7). While that victory sent shockwaves around the tournament, it didn’t come as a surprise to avid watchers of the Brave Warriors. Collin Benjamin’s side had been in great form entering the tournament, holding four-time AFCON winners Ghana to a draw in a pre-tournament friendly. They also bested five-time champions Cameroon in the qualifiers last March.
The Brave Warriors have never made it out of the group stage at the Africa Cup of Nations. Still, they’ve lived up to their moniker so far. Another good performance on Sunday could put them a step closer to making history.
Player to Watch
Peter Shalulile, Namibia’s talismanic striker and captain, is the key to their hopes. He scored in all four of their qualifying matches for this tournament, including back-to-back goals against Cameroon. Shalulile knows the South African defenders well from the Premier Soccer League, where he plays for Mamelodi Sundowns. That inside knowledge could prove handy on Sunday.
Shalulile is very good value to score anytime in the match and is priced at an excellent 4 odds on 22bet. A punt on the Sundown striker could prove to be a smart investment.
Betting Tip: Namibia win or draw
21/01 21:00 South Africa – Namibia Namibia to win or draw @ 1.76 (22bet)
South Africa might be favourites, but don’t underestimate Namibia’s hunger and momentum. Namibia’s confidence is sky-high after the Tunisia win, and they’re playing with nothing to lose and everything to gain. They’ve kept five clean sheets from their last six games. South Africa’s anaemic attack shouldn’t present plenty of worries.
The Brave Warriors have already proven their mettle against more formidable opponents. They should be able to get a point, at the very least, against neighbours Bafana Bafana.
Back Namibia to win or draw at 1.76 odds on 22bet.
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