Crucial Encounters for Top National Teams: Accumulator Tip for July 01

Accumulator tips for the first day of July will come from international tournaments, both the COSAFA Cup and the European competition. In the crucial encounters of the day, France will play Belgium, while Portugal will take on Slovenia in the European competition. Below, I will analyze these matches alongside the COSAFA Cup encounter between Angola and Seychelles. 

Seychelles have no chance in this game, and it is not worth trusting them in this encounter. On the other hand, Angola has been decent as a side, looking at their performances since the AFCON elimination encounter, despite losing to Morocco in a friendly game. In this game, Angola are overwhelming favorites, while Seychelles conceded so many goals in their last matches. This is an easy pick for me, and I am backing Palancas Negras to win with three goals. 

• W1 & Over 2.5

We have not seen many solid performances from France in this Euro, and we can always expect them to improve following promising performances in their group-stage games. On the Belgium side, they have been one of the less exciting sides in the Euro 2024, considering their performances in the group stage games and their previous tournaments' performances. This game, however, should be a tight one, considering the stage of the tournament and the fact that the two nations can do the unbelievable. Yet, France have more quality and match-deciding players who can win games for them, and while I rather expect more defensive play from Belgium, a match with few goals and a France win is a good option. 

• W1 & Under 3.5

After fielding their second team against Georgia in their last group game, which they lost, Roberto Martinez is expected to have the best of his squad ready for this game. However, on the other hand, they are still unbeaten in Euro competition, having finished their group stage matches with three draws. In their only meeting, which was an international friendly game that went Slovenia's way, I think the energy and hunger from Portugal will be different here, considering the importance of this encounter. However, Portugal as a side looks very fluid in attack, solid in defense and balanced in midfield. At the same time, Slovenia would be the side to do most of the job here, looking at how strong Portugal as a team is. Yet, I will not write Slovenia off here, but the fact that Portugal are a better team makes it impossible for me to back them. A win for the A Seleção das Quinas is certain with goals.

• W1 & Over 2.5