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ACCA of the Day is up. Three legs from the final pre-World Cup friendly slate, every selection backed by stats and form. 
England vs Costa Rica
BTTS: No - at 1.50
England matches have been remarkably low-scoring with five of their last six fixtures producing under 2.5 goals and only one of their last nine seeing both teams hit the net. Costa Rica have never scored against England in 2 previous meetings and have not beaten a European team since 2020, while their attacking output has been poor against quality opposition. With Thomas Tuchel's tight defence and Costa Rica's quiet attack against top sides, a clean sheet for the hosts is the cleanest read at 1.50.
Portugal vs Nigeria
BTTS: Yes - at 1.95
Portugal have scored at least twice in eight of their last nine home games and are unbeaten on home soil in their last 9 outings (W8, D1), an attacking profile that virtually guarantees a goal at one end. Nigeria are unbeaten in 6 matches and arrive having drawn 2-2 with Poland, with Terem Moffi in form having registered six goal involvements in his last seven friendlies (G4, A2). Four of Nigeria's last five games have produced over 2.5 goals, lining up the Yes side cleanly at 1.95.
Argentina vs Iceland
Under 2.5 Goals - at 2.54
Argentina have conceded just once across their last six friendlies and 13 of their last 15 wins came with a clean sheet, showing how dominant their defensive structure remains under Scaloni. Iceland have lost their last three matches without reply and have managed just one win in their last nine, a profile that struggles to break down elite defences. Even with Argentina's attacking firepower, a 1-0 or 2-0 home win fits the script cleanly at 2.54.
Combined Odds: 7.43
Clean spread on the slip, one BTTS No, one BTTS Yes and one Under 2.5. Safest anchor is England vs Costa Rica BTTS No at 1.50 backed by a tight Tuchel defence, biggest upside sits with the Argentina vs Iceland Under 2.5 at 2.54, and the Portugal vs Nigeria BTTS Yes adds reliable value behind two attacking sides in form.
England vs Costa Rica BTTS: No - at 1.50 England matches have been remarkably low-scoring with five of their last six fixtures producing under 2.5 goals and only one of their last nine seeing both teams hit the net. Costa Rica have never scored against England in 2 previous meetings and have not beaten a European team since 2020, while their attacking output has been poor against quality opposition. With Thomas Tuchel's tight defence and Costa Rica's quiet attack against top sides, a clean sheet for the hosts is the cleanest read at 1.50. Portugal vs Nigeria BTTS: Yes - at 1.95 Portugal have scored at least twice in eight of their last nine home games and are unbeaten on home soil in their last 9 outings (W8, D1), an attacking profile that virtually guarantees a goal at one end. Nigeria are unbeaten in 6 matches and arrive having drawn 2-2 with Poland, with Terem Moffi in form having registered six goal involvements in his last seven friendlies (G4, A2). Four of Nigeria's last five games have produced over 2.5 goals, lining up the Yes side cleanly at 1.95. Argentina vs Iceland Under 2.5 Goals - at 2.54 Argentina have conceded just once across their last six friendlies and 13 of their last 15 wins came with a clean sheet, showing how dominant their defensive structure remains under Scaloni. Iceland have lost their last three matches without reply and have managed just one win in their last nine, a profile that struggles to break down elite defences. Even with Argentina's attacking firepower, a 1-0 or 2-0 home win fits the script cleanly at 2.54. Combined Odds: 7.43 Clean spread on the slip, one BTTS No, one BTTS Yes and one Under 2.5. Safest anchor is England vs Costa Rica BTTS No at 1.50 backed by a tight Tuchel defence, biggest upside sits with the Argentina vs Iceland Under 2.5 at 2.54, and the Portugal vs Nigeria BTTS Yes adds reliable value behind two attacking sides in form.