Raphael Durand
Dailysports's expert
One of the matchups in the fifth round of the UEFA Nations League group stage will take place on Friday at the Olympic Stadium in Serravalle, where San Marino will host Gibraltar. I suggest a bet on the outcome of this match, with good chances for success.
Match Preview
San Marino sat out the last round, using the break to play a friendly against Andorra, which ended in a 0-2 defeat. Currently, the team has three points from two games.
A victory over Liechtenstein will guarantee San Marino the top spot in the group and direct promotion to League C. Even a draw will keep their hopes alive, but a win over Liechtenstein in the final round will be necessary to secure the group's first place.
Gibraltar, under the management of Julio Ribas, played to a 0-0 draw against Liechtenstein in the last round, extending their unbeaten streak in the Nations League to three matches (1 win, 2 draws).
With five points, Gibraltar currently leads the group and has a good chance of securing first place and promotion to League C with a win over San Marino.
Probable Lineups
- San Marino: Edoardo Colombo; Giacomo Benvenuti, Michele Cevoli, Dante Carlos Rossi, Filippo Fabri; Andrea Contadini, Matteo Vitaioli, Marcello Mularoni, Matteo Casadei, Nico Sensoli; Nicola Nanni.
- Gibraltar: Bradley Banda; Jack Sergeant, Louis Ennesley, Ethan Britto, Jays Olivero; Anthony Hernandez, Liam Walker, Alan Poon; Lee Casharo, Rhys Styk, Tighe De Barr.
Match Facts and Head-to-Head
- The teams have played three matches, with no more than one goal scored in any of them
- Gibraltar has won two of the three encounters against San Marino
- Only one out of the last five matches involving Gibraltar has gone "Over 2.5 goals"
Prediction
Bookmakers slightly favor the visitors, with Gibraltar’s victory priced around 2.52. We believe Gibraltar will at least avoid losing in this match, and our bet is on "Gibraltar to win with a 0 handicap" at odds of 1.67.
