Nations League Sunday Best Bets: Backing Two Red-Hot Strikers to Find the Net

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Last Update: Sun Oct 04, 2026, 9:40 am ET

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Only three more days remain in the international break, and then we're back to club footy next week!

We saw some crazy score lines yesterday. More importantly, our plays went a perfect 2-0 on the Saturday slate.

Both were fairly comfortable winners, and it's always nice to have a few of those on the ticket.

England put up a touchdown against Croatia in one of the worst home defeats in Croatian history. Meanwhile, Spain continued doing what they've done all year: winning football matches.

Outside of the Nations League, the U.S. Men's National Team also picked up an impressive 3-0 win over Mexico.

There's plenty to be excited about with this young American squad going forward.

However, our focus today is on a pair of goalscorer props.

Let's get into the plays!

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Ireland vs. Israel

We're targeting goalscorers today, and we'll start with one of the hottest strikers of this international window.

Troy Parrott has been on fire.

He has scored three goals across Ireland's last two matches. Additionally, he's coming off an incredible individual goal where he took on multiple defenders before producing a beautiful finish.

This isn't exactly coming out of nowhere, either.

Parrott recently put together a 30-goal season and, at only 24 years old, is starting to make a real name for himself.

He also entered this international window in strong club form.

Parrott has two goals through five appearances for Real Betis in La Liga this season. More importantly, that confidence has carried directly into his performances for Ireland.

Now, he gets another opportunity against an Israel defense he already punished last week.

Parrott scored in the reverse fixture when Ireland went on the road and put three past Israel. The Irish also created five big chances in that match.

That performance stood out considering how difficult that environment can be for visiting teams.

Now, Ireland get the same opponent at home.

The hosts currently sit third in the standings, so three points would be massive. Additionally, Ireland haven't lost a home match across their last 10 games.

I expect them to control this matchup and create plenty of opportunities.

Israel's defensive numbers only make the spot more appealing.

They've conceded six goals through three matches during this break. Meanwhile, they currently sit among the bottom three teams in expected goals allowed.

That's not a great combination when facing an in-form striker.

Ultimately, Parrott is getting chances, finishing them, and playing with a ton of confidence.

He already scored against Israel once during this break.

I wouldn't be surprised if he does it again—and maybe even finds a second.

Play: Troy Parrott Anytime Goalscorer (+110)

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Portugal vs. Norway

Can Haaland and Norway get a huge three points on the road in Portugal today?

Of course, much of the conversation surrounding Portugal right now has centered around Cristiano Ronaldo and the recent drama.

However, it didn't seem to bother this team very much in their last match.

Portugal went into Denmark and came away with an impressive 4-2 victory. Considering the quality of that Danish side, it was a massive result.

Now, Portugal return home for a rematch with Norway.

The first meeting ended in a 2-1 Portugal victory last week. However, I thought Norway were the better team for large stretches of that match.

The numbers back that up.

Norway produced 2.52 expected goals, attempted 22 shots, and created six big chances. Unfortunately, they missed five of those opportunities.

Erling Haaland alone was responsible for three of those missed big chances.

Usually, that's not something I expect to continue.

Haaland still found the back of the net in the first meeting. Now, he gets another opportunity against the same defense at a very appealing price.

Additionally, Norway enter this match needing a response.

Coming off a loss, I expect the visitors to play aggressively and trust what worked in the first meeting. They showed they could create chances against Portugal, even if the final result didn't go their way.

Obviously, playing in Portugal will make this a more difficult assignment.

Still, Norway have enough attacking quality to cause problems.

More importantly, we're getting Haaland at +130 to score in a match where Norway should generate opportunities.

For me, that price is simply too good to pass up.

If Norway create anything close to the six big chances they managed last week, Haaland should be right in the middle of them.

This time, I expect him to make Portugal pay.

Play: Erling Haaland Anytime Goalscorer (+130)

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