As club football starts to take a back seat with the 2025/26 season coming to an end, international football begins to take centre stage, with several international friendlies set to unfold as teams prepare for the World Cup.
On Wednesday, crucial end-of-season matches take place as teams battle for promotion, while countries finalise their preparations ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup getting underway later in the week.
Read on for best booking codes to use at Bet9ja, with all odds available at the time of writing and in 90 minutes only:
Portugal vs Nigeria
Cristiano Ronaldo heads into the World Cup off the back of a stunning season for Al Nassr, netting 29 goals in 37 appearances across all competitions, and the Portuguese forward will be eager to carry that form into the tournament.
After being denied by an offside flag in Portugal’s friendly win against Chile, Ronaldo will be looking to get on the scoresheet against Nigeria in the final warm-up fixture ahead of the World Cup, and the legendary striker will fancy his chances given his remarkable campaign.
While Nigeria have shown their ability in recent matches, losing just one of their last 12 games, the Super Eagles have shown their weakness in defence, including conceding twice in their last match against Poland.
Given Nigeria’s vulnerabilities in defence and Ronaldo’s superb form, we are backing the striker to get on the scoresheet once again in this one.
Cristiano Ronaldo to score anytime, 1.50 – 5GYZXM2
England vs Costa Rica
England head into the 2026 World Cup among the favourites to lift the trophy, and the Three Lions will be hoping to build winning momentum going into the tournament by picking up another win against Costa Rica in their final warm-up game.
The Three Lions ended a two-game winless run with a narrow 1-0 victory against New Zealand in their last friendly, and with Thomas Tuchel now expected to field a full strength side against Costa Rica in preparation for the tournament, England will be expecting to follow that result up with a win.
Costa Rica, in comparison, have lost three and drawn two of their last five games, while they also lost their last match against the Three Lions, defeated 2-0 back in 2018.
With that in mind, we are backing Tuchel’s men to secure a confidence-boosting win ahead of the World Cup.
England to win, 1.16 – 5GZ29G5
Malaga vs Las Palmas
Malaga secured a 1-0 win in the first-leg of their La Liga 2 promotion play-off semi-final, leaving them with a major advantage as they return to their home stadium for the second leg meeting.
Juan Funes’ side created 1.52 expected goals (xG) to Las Palmas’ just 0.89 xG in the first leg meeting, and that win marked the third straight triumph Malaga have secured against Las Palmas, following 1-0 and 2-0 ictories earlier this season.
Given Malaga’s dominance in this fixture and home advantage, we are backing the home side to secure the win and progress into the final.
Malaga to win, 2.20 – 5GZ2HK6
Varbergs vs Norrby
Varbergs have enjoyed a fantastic start to the Superettan season, winning six, drawing three and losing just one of their 10 matches, scoring an impressive 22 goals in that time. Meanwhile, Norrby have won only one, drawn seven and lost two, conceding a considerable 16 goals in their 10 fixtures.
Given Varbergs superior form and impressive goalscoring record, combined with Norrby’s disappointing run of results and vulnerable defensive record, we are backing the home side to win this one and with over 1.5 goals scored.
Varbergs & over 1.5 goals, 1.90 – 5GZ2VDC
Overall Booking Code: 5GZ2XD2, Odds: 7.27
