Ladbrokes' football tips - Monday, October 5, 2026: Special goals bet in the UEFA Nations League

After facing off in Brussels only a week ago, France and Belgium meet in Saint-Denis for another intriguing Nations League clash, and just as they did in that 1-0 victory last Monday, we're tipping France to open the scoring.

Even with an injury to Kylian Mbappe, Les Bleus boast a squad bursting with attacking quality, with the likes of Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise and Desire Doue, and coming up against a Belgium side with just one clean sheet in their last six games, we're definitely tipping the hosts to score - potentially before the visitors have even had the chance to settle into the game.

• France vs Belgium odds

A 4-1 win in Bursa was the perfect response to last week's defeat at home to Belgium, and with Roberto Mancini's Italy having the chance to put Turkey to sword again so quickly, we're backing them to start fast here.

The Italians have endured a miserable few years, missing out on three consecutive World Cups, but with the return of Mancini marking the start of a new era, they've got a point to prove on the international stage - and we think Turkey could be on the wrong end of it for the second time in a week.

• Italy vs Turkey odds

A dramatic 99th-minute winner from Shea Charles gave Northern Ireland an incredible win in Tbilisi last week, with his brother Pierce also saving a penalty in that 1-0 victory, and in front of their own fans, we think Michael O'Neill's side will score the first goal again.

The Green and White Army have become defensively solid of late, with clean sheets becoming increasingly common - particularly in this extended international break - so as they look to continue their promotion push, Northern Ireland are our next pick in this Nations League special.

• Northern Ireland vs Georgia odds

A 2-1 win for Sweden in the reverse fixture last week got their Nations League campaign off to the perfect start, and with Graham Potter's side looking well placed to top Group B4, our experts are tipping them to score first in Romania.

The hosts conceded four in their only other home game in this international break, with Bosnia scoring three before half time, and while Gheorge Hagi's side are likely to cause Sweden problems of their own, it's the visitors who we think will get off to the better start at the Arena Nationala.

• Romania vs Sweden odds

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