Tony Kelshaw 
Switzerland only need a point to avoid relegation from Nations League Group A2 at the expense of Czech Republic but can ensure their safety in style. The Rossocrociati have upset Portugal and Spain in their last two matches and now face opponents who have suffered three straight defeats.
Netherlands can afford to lose by two goals against Belgium in Amsterdam and still finish on top of the Nations League Group A4 table. However, Louis van Gaal will be determined to make it a 15-match unbeaten run since returning for a third stint as Holland manager.
Wales have only picked up one point in Nations League Group A4 but can still avoid relegation if beating Poland. The Dragons were distracted by a World Cup play-off at the start of their campaign but have been competitive throughout and deserve this chance to stay up.
Croatia began their Nations League campaign with a 3-0 home loss to Austria but have since battled their way to the top of the Group A1 table. Das Team are now facing relegation after picking up just one more point and we fully expect the Blazers to exact revenge in Vienna.
Spain are fancied to cement their position at the top of Nations League Group A2 by seeing off basement dwellers Switzerland in Zaragoza. La Roja have already beaten the Rossocrociati 1-0 in Geneva during this campaign and can confirm their superiority on home turf.
Czech Republic have performed with credit on home turf in Nations League Group A2 and are backed to hold their own against Portugal in Prague. The Navigators won 2-0 when these teams met in Lisbon, but they have only picked up one point from two away fixtures.
Scotland are holding all the aces in Nations League Group B1 after beating Ukraine and can get the better of Ireland in Glasgow. That was some compensation for a World Cup play-offs defeat and now Steve Clarke’s side will seek revenge for a June thumping in Dublin.
Hungary were expected to be out of their depth in Nations League Group A3 but instead top the table ahead of Germany following four rounds of fixtures. The Magyars can now afford to give it a real go when visiting Leipzig, before entertaining Italy in Budapest on Monday.
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Wales have a decent record against Belgium but Thursday’s Nations League clash in Brussels looks set to be a tough test for the Dragons. They are bottom of Group A4 and struggling to avoid relegation, whereas the Red Devils will be looking to challenge Holland for top spot.
Netherlands are leading the way in Nations League Group A4 but Poland will also be pumped up as they are battling to stay in the top tier. The Eagles managed to hold the Dutch to a draw in Rotterdam over the summer and will again be hard to beat in the return fixture in Warsaw.
France are involved in a Nations League relegation battle and desperately need to beat Austria in Paris to ease fears of dropping down. Les Bleus have picked up just two points from four fixtures and are a couple behind their next opponents, so this is a must-win match.
Croatia can put themselves in pole position to win Nations League Group A1 if getting the better of current table toppers Denmark in Zagreb. The Blazers usually perform at a higher level when something is at stake and have already beaten the Danes in Copenhagen.