The journey towards the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies on Thursday, 4 September 2025, as the UEFA European Qualifiers resume with Matchday 5. Throughout the continent, national teams engage in critical group-stage battles, each striving to earn vital points in their quest for a spot at football’s premier event in North America.
With only the group winners achieving direct qualification and the runners-up compelled to enter the high-stakes play-offs, every match holds significant importance. Traditional powerhouses such as Germany, Spain, Belgium, and the Netherlands will seek to establish their dominance, while determined challengers like Slovakia, Turkiye, and Poland aim to shake up the established order and keep their World Cup aspirations alive.
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Kazakhstan vs Wales
Kazakhstan has shown to be a tough opponent at home in recent matches. Coach Ali Aliyev has built a team that plays strong defense and uses an aggressive style with quick counterattacks, where Elkhan and Orazov are dangerous in these situations and often create problems for their rivals with their endurance and speed. They are currently in 4th place in the group, with 2 losses and 1 win. In these 3 matches, they have scored 3 goals and conceded 4.
Wales is going through a generation change after Gareth Bale’s departure. The new coach Craig Bellamy is trying to bring fresh energy to the team. Brennan Johnson leads the attack, while Harry Wilson uses his experience to control the midfield. The team has been playing inconsistently but is in decent form, although they often struggle against defensive opponents. After 4 matches, they are in 2nd place with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, having scored 10 goals and conceded 6 in these 4 games.
Kazakhstan is a tough opponent at home, while Wales comes in as the favorite for the match, and we expect at least one goal from both sides.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Georgia vs Turkey
Georgia, under the leadership of Willy Sagnol, has risen in recent years, especially thanks to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who is the driving force of their attack. With Mamardashvili in goal, they have solid defense, and in Tbilisi, they are almost always a tough opponent. The team knows how to use the support of their home crowd and can impose a fast pace of play.
Turkey, led by Vincenzo Montella, has a young and talented squad. Arda Guler and Kenan Yildiz bring creativity and speed to the attack, but their defense is still a weak point, often leaving open space for opponents during transitions. Although Turkey has individual talent, stability and discipline are still in question.
Last year, these two teams met in the European Championship qualifiers, and the match ended in favor of Turkey 3:1, and today we expect a game with at least 3 goals.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 2:2
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Lithuania vs Malta
Lithuania usually finds itself at the bottom of the table in qualifications, but they can surprise at home, especially against a weaker opponent. Under the guidance of Edgaras Jankauskas, the team is known for its strong and physical defense, while Grata Sirgedas plays a key role in the midfield. They often play for a minimal score and rarely leave room for big surprises, avoiding matches with many goals.
Malta, led by Italian coach De Leo Emilio, is always seen as the underdog, but in recent years, they have shown they can pull off surprises. Teddy Teuma is the main player in the midfield, but his performance is uncertain for this match, while the experienced goalkeeper Henry Bonello often keeps the team in the game. Even though their quality is limited, discipline and fighting spirit are always present.
We expect a match with not many goals, giving the advantage to the home team, who plays defensively. We anticipate a narrow victory for Lithuania.
1 (Lithuania to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:0
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Bulgaria vs Spain
Bulgaria is in a deep crisis for a long time now. Under the leadership of Ilian Iliev, the team is facing serious issues in attack and often makes mistakes in defense. They haven’t won an official match in a while, with 5 games without a victory, and there are already reactions from the public due to their poor performance.
Spain, with Luis de la Fuente, is one of the most consistent teams in Europe. The team plays modern, technical football with control in the midfield, where Pedri, Dani Olmo, and Rodri dictate the game, while Alvaro Morata is a classic scorer in attack. The defense, featuring Laporte and Carvajal, looks solid. They haven’t lost in over 20 matches and are considered one of the best national teams in the world.
Bulgaria lacks the quality to defeat a team like Spain. We expect an easy win for the visitors, with them scoring 2 goals during the match.
2 & T2 2+ (Spain to Win & Spain Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 0:3
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Liechtenstein vs Belgium
Liechtenstein is the weakest team in the group. Their style is completely defensive, and they hope to lose by a small margin. Most of their matches end in convincing defeats, and their attack is almost non-existent. They haven’t scored a goal in the last four matches, and they have also suffered six consecutive losses.
Belgium, under the leadership of Rudi Garcia, is continuing its transition process, but the quality and potential of the national team are enormous. Kevin De Bruyne is the brain of the midfield, Lukaku is the main finisher, while Doku adds speed and dribbling. Even with some rotations, Belgium remains a huge favorite against such an opponent. They are currently in third place in the group with two matches played, where they have one draw and one win.
Belgium is the absolute favorite in the match, and we expect them to achieve a high victory over Liechtenstein, who is a total outsider.
2 & T2 3+ (Belgium to Win & Belgium Over2.5)
Predicted CS: 0:4
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Luxembourg vs Northern Ireland
In recent years, Luxembourg has been a pleasant surprise. Under coach Luc Holtz, the team has been performing much better. Gerson Rodrigues and Danel Sinani regularly create chances, and at home, they often manage to surprise even stronger teams. They haven’t been able to win in their last three friendly matches, but they played against some pretty strong teams.
Northern Ireland, with Michael O’Neill, is solid defensively, but they struggle in attack. They have a strong defense with Jamal Lewis and Daniel Ballard, who won’t be available for today’s match, but they lack creativity in their offense. They often rely on physical fitness and play on counterattacks. They managed to secure promotion to League B of the Nations League after being the best against Bulgaria, Belarus, and Luxembourg.
Both teams are particularly motivated to achieve a good result. Luxembourg has the home advantage, while Northern Ireland has better individual players. We expect at least one goal from both sides.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Netherlands vs Poland
Netherlands, under Ronald Koeman, plays offensively and sets a fast pace for the match. Memphis Depay, Cody Gakpo, and Xavi Simons are the main offensive weapons, while Van Dijk and Ake provide security in defense. Frenkie de Jong is the playmaker in the midfield and conducts the whole team. The team is a favorite for first place in the group, and after playing 2 matches, they have achieved 2 wins.
Poland, with Michal Probierz, still heavily relies on Robert Lewandowski, but he is at the end of his career and cannot be solely depended on for offense. They have a solid midfield, but the rest of the team doesn’t seem to offer many creative solutions in their play. They are currently in 3rd place with 6 points, having managed to defeat Lithuania and Malta, but in their last match, they were beaten by Finland 2:1 away.
Poland is not playing at the level needed to create problems for a team like the Netherlands; they didn’t perform well in the Nations League, and we expect them to lose in today’s match.
1 & T1 2+ (Netherlands to Win & Netherlands Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 3:1
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Slovakia vs Germany
Slovakia is a team that is really tough to beat at home. Led by Francesco Calzona, they rely on a strong defense with Milan Skriniar as the leader and Stanislav Lobotka in the midfield organizing the play. Their attack is limited, but with good tactics, they can surprise the favorites.
On the other hand, Germany, under Julian Nagelsmann, looks great on the field with creative ways to create scoring chances. Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz are the playmakers, but Musiala won’t be playing in this match due to an injury, and Niclas Fullkrug is expected to score goals. They have some weaknesses in defense, but against weaker opponents, they dominate with ball possession and scoring opportunities.
Germany is definitely a stronger team, and they are expected to win and score 2 goals during the match.
2 & T2 2+ (Germany to Win & Germany Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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