Preparations begins here for Home Nations

Wales v Northern Ireland
Thursday, 20:45
Live on BBC Wales

Match Odds

We also have to factor in the absence of Gareth Bale, and to a lesser extent Aaron Ramsey, when considering any bet on a fixture involving the Welsh. That, coupled with Northern Ireland's knack of avoiding defeat, means that I'm leaning towards The Draw selection at odds of 3.20 for small stakes.

Over/Under 2.5 Goals

Of course with it being a friendly, this could go one of two ways - really open and expansive game, or, more likely, a dull and drab tactical affair - but my money would have to be on the Under 2.5 Goals selection here at odds of 1.62.

Recommended Bets
1point Back The Draw @ 3.20
1point Back Under 2.5 Goals @ 1.62