Scotland are on course to qualify for the World Cup play-offs and will be determined to avoid any slip-ups when visiting Faroe Islands. Saturday’s dramatic defeat of Israel at Hampden Park put Steve Clarke’s side clear second in Group F behind runaway leaders Denmark.
Northern Ireland need a bit of a miracle to advance from World Cup Group C but are value to keep their slim hopes alive with a win in Bulgaria. Ian Baraclough’s side were held to a goalless draw when these teams met in Belfast back in March but were much the better team.
After two thrilling semi-finals, Spain and France will do battle in the second Nations League decider at the San Siro in Milan. Les Bleus eventually found a way to overcome Belgium’s high-pressing tactics and that should be good practice for now facing La Roja.
Third-placed play-offs are always tough to call but the percentage pick is to go with Italy to make home advantage count against Belgium. The Azzurr should also benefit from having an extra day to recover from their Nations League semi-final loss.
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England should have little trouble moving closer to qualifying for next year’s World Cup when visiting Andorra. The Three Lions have won all five previous meetings with the Group I minnows by an aggregate score of 20-0, although the away games have only been 2-0 and 3-0.
Wales face a tough test in Friday’s crucial World Cup clash versus Czech Republic without talismanic front man Gareth Bale. Both teams are level on seven points in the race to qualify from Group E alongside Belgium but the Dragons are tipped to fall behind here.
Belgium tackle France in the second Nations League semi-final in Turin in a rematch of their tussle in the last four of the 2018 World Cup. Les Bleus came out on top in Russia three years ago before going on to lift the trophy and we’re favouring repeat over revenge.
Ireland have a mountain to climb if they are to stand any chance of securing World Cup Qualification. Qatar is looking a very slim prospect for them ahead of their trip to Azerbaijan and anything short of three points will leave them playing for only pride in Group A.
Few national teams are as familiar with each other as Scotland and Israel, who will be meeting for the seventh time in three years. All of the other six games have been incredibly competitive, with three draws in normal time and the same number of one-goal victories.
Switzerland should cement their position as favourites to advance from World Cup Group C alongside Italy when hosting Northern Ireland. The Rossocrociati are three points above their opponents and ranked 33 places higher in the FIFA ratings ahead of this Geneva clash.
Palace were left fuming by Brighton’s late equaliser on Monday night but can take out their frustrations on Leicester. The Eagles are now adjusting well to the changes implemented by Patrick Vieira and look set to pick up plenty of Premier League points on home turf.
Burnley and Norwich are propping up the Premier League table and still searching for a first win of the campaign ahead of this basement clash. The Clarets have only collected two points and visitors City are rooted to bottom spot following six straight losses.
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