Speedway of Nations: preview, where to watch and free tips

Free tips, best bets and analysis for the Speedway of Nations final.

Where to watch

BT Sport 3, 5.30pm Friday

Best bet

Australia
1pt each-way 9-1 Betfair, Paddy Power

Preview

Seven countries go to battle in the Speedway Of Nations final this weekend and a small surprise could be on the cards.

Great Britain’s chances of success appear to have diminished. Talisman Tai Woffinden is sidelined due to a broken hand and subsequently a fifth or sixth place finish looks the best they can hope for.

Russia are bidding for a third consecutive world title and look the nation to beat with Grand Prix heavyweights Emil Sayfutdinov and Artem Laguta in their ranks.

Quotes of around 11-8 seem fair for the reigning champions, although there are doubts over the vastly inexperienced Evgenii Saidullin serving as their under 21-rider.

The same applies to the Danish and Sweden line-ups, while Poland have selected Szymon Wozniak to partner the recently crowned world champion Bartosz Zmarzlik - a surprising decision considering Maciej Janowski is available.

Australia have opted for an in-form trio of riders and are worthy of each-way support with bookmakers offering three places.

The Aussies are captained by the world-class Jason Doyle, who has chalked up impressive 29 and 30-point hauls in the last two years and clearly thrives in this event.

He’s joined by Max Fricke, whose upturn in form was duly rewarded with a confidence-boosting maiden Grand Prix victory in Torun two weeks ago.

Recently crowned world under-21 champion Jaimon Lidsey completes a powerful line-up and the well balanced Aussies appear better equipped to trump last seasons bronze medal finish.

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