EV Eagle’s Five Betting Tips For Tuesday’s World Cup Play-Offs

The EV Eagle is currently 19pts in profit for the 2025/26 season and has picked out five bets for Thursday's World Cup play-off matches, check them out here! 

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Thursday's Results:

Tip 1: Harry Wilson - Over 2.5 Fouls Won vs Bosnia - 1.5pts - WON @ 10/11
Tip 2: Benjamin Tahirović — 2+ Fouls Committed - LOST
Tip 3: Patrik Schick — Anytime Goalscorer vs Republic of Ireland - WON @ 7/4
Tip 4: Matty Cash — 2+ Shots vs Albania - LOST

2025/26 Season P+L: +24.55pts

Kosovo v Turkey

Tip 1: Samet Akaydin - 2+ Fouls - 1pt

Best odds of 15/8 with Coral/Ladbrokes

This is a high-intensity fixture where discipline will be tested. Akaydin’s recent foul numbers are relatively modest, but he averages 1.5 fouls per game in the Turkish league and is now stepping into a far more pressured environment. Facing Vedat Muriqi is a key factor. Muriqi is very effective at drawing contact, having won 3, 0, 1, 2, and 7 fouls in his last five matches. Given the physical matchup, increased pressure, and the stakes of the game, it is likely Akaydin will commit at least two fouls as he tries to contain him.

Tip 2: Arda Guler - To Score or Assist - 1pt

Best odds of 6/5 at Paddy Power while publishing.

Arda Güler is increasingly the creative hub for Turkey, with attacking play flowing through him. His recent form is strong, registering 3 assists and 1 goal in his last four international appearances. At club level with Real Madrid, he has added 13 assists this season, highlighting his consistency in creating chances. With his growing responsibility and influence, it is very likely he will contribute directly to a goal in this match, either by scoring or setting one up.

Sweden vs Poland

Tip 3: Yasin Ayari - 2+ Fouls Won - 1pt

Best odds of 6/4 at bet365 while publishing.

Yasin Ayari has been effective at drawing fouls, with recent returns of 1, 2, 1, 0, 2, and 2 fouls won. His direct opponents are key to this angle, particularly Sebastian Szymański, who has committed 13 fouls in his last six matches, and Piotr Zieliński, who has also shown a tendency to foul under pressure. With Ayari operating centrally and likely to see plenty of duels, especially against aggressive midfielders, he is well positioned to draw at least two fouls in this matchup.

Bosnia & Herzegovina vs Italy

Tip 4: Sandro Tonali - 2+ Shots - 1pt

Best odds of 1/1 at SpreadEx while publishing.

Sandro Tonali has shown a consistent willingness to shoot from midfield, with his last five games producing 4, 0, 3, 2, and 1 shots. That shows he regularly gets into shooting positions, especially in games where he is given space to push forward. Italy are also expected to dominate territory and possession against Bosnia, who have conceded 19, 10, 9, 6, and 14 shots in their last five matches. With Italy likely controlling the game and creating repeated attacking phases, Tonali should find enough opportunities to get at least two shots off.

Czech Republic vs Denmark

Tip 5: Tomas Soucek - 1+ Shot on Target - 1pt

Best odds of 19/10 at Betway while publishing.

Tomáš Souček offers a strong aerial threat and is always a danger in set-piece situations. While his recent numbers show 3 shots on target in his last five games, his role and profile mean he does not need many chances to deliver. Denmark, meanwhile, allow an average of 6.50 shots from inside the box over their last 20 games, which suggests space and opportunity will be available. In a tight match where set pieces and crosses are likely to play a key role, Soucek’s positioning and physical presence make him a strong candidate to register at least one shot on target.