Sunday's Nations League tips: Greg Lea has a hot Portugal vs Switzerland selection

The Nations League action continues on Sunday, with Spain and Portugal among the teams in action - here’s what to expect from another day of European football.

Cyprus vs Northern Ireland

5pm, Premier Sports 1

Northern Ireland got their Nations League campaign off to a bad start on Thursday, going down 1-0 to Greece at Windsor Park. It was, predictably, a scrappy game, with both teams managing just two shots on target each.

A trip to Cyprus gives Northern Ireland the chance to return to winning ways. Ian Baraclough’s side are not what you would call free-scoring, having found the net more than once in just one of their last nine games. Defensive solidity will therefore be the priority here.

Recommended bet: Northern Ireland clean sheet @ 2.3

Czech Republic vs Spain

7.45pm, Premier Sports 1

Spain were held to a 1-1 draw by Portugal last time out, as Ricardo Horta’s late equaliser cancelled out Alvaro Morata’s opener. Luis Enrique will have been pleased with elements of his team’s display, but at times Spain still struggle to turn their control into clear-cut chances.

For that reason, they might have to wait until the second half to make a breakthrough against Czech Republic.  That is what happened in their last competitive victory, a 1-0 defeat of Sweden in November.

Recommended bet: Draw at half-time, Spain at full-time @ 4.5

Portugal vs Switzerland

7.45pm, Premier Sports 2

Portugal would no doubt have settled for a 1-1 draw with Spain before the match, whereas Switzerland will have been disappointed to go down 2-1 to Czech Republic.

The Swiss did at least find the back of the net in their defeat, something they have now done in seven consecutive matches – including against Italy and England. Portugal’s wait for a first clean sheet of the 2022/23 Nations League could go on.

Recommended bet: Both teams to score @ 2.06

Portugal face a Swiss side who have scored in their last seven games

Serbia vs Slovenia

7.45pm, Premier Extra

Optimism surrounding Serbia’s upcoming World Cup campaign has been somewhat dented by back-to-back losses to Denmark and Norway. Dragan Stojkovic’s side did not score in either defeat and have plenty to work on before Qatar.

Nevertheless, Slovenia will struggle to avoid leaving Belgrade empty-handed. This is unlikely to be a high-scoring thriller, though, with Slovenia having also drawn a blank in their last 180 minutes of action.

Recommended bet: Serbia to win and under 2.5 goals @ 3.05

Sweden vs Norway

7.45pm, Box Nation

Both Sweden and Norway got off to winning starts on Wednesday. The former overcame Slovenia with a minimum of fuss, while the Norwegians registered a minor upset by beating Serbia.

With Martin Odegaard and Erling Haaland in their ranks, Norway fans have plenty to be excited about right now. Sweden are a tough nut to crack, however, and have won each of their last five matches at home. Back them to make it six on the bounce here.

Recommended bet: Sweden to win @ 2.1

Recommended bets

NI clean sheet @ 2.3

Czech/Spain HT draw, FT Spain @ 4.5

Portugal/Switzerland BTTS @ 2.06

Serbia/under 2.5 @ 3.05

Sweden @ 2.1