On October 9, the European World Championship Qualifiers continue with another full evening of decisive international clashes. The day kicks off at 18:00, where Finland host Lithuania in Helsinki — a matchup that could shape the race for the second qualifying spot in their group.
As the night unfolds at 20:45, attention turns to a series of high-stakes encounters across the continent. Austria will be firm favorites at home against San Marino, while Denmark travel to face Belarus in what could be a tricky away fixture.
In Nicosia, Cyprus take on Bosnia & Herzegovina, both sides looking to bounce back from mixed results, and in Prague, Czech Republic welcome Croatia in a game that promises top-level intensity and tactical discipline.
Meanwhile, Faroe Islands meet Montenegro, Malta challenge Netherlands, and Scotland face Greece at Hampden Park in one of the evening’s most evenly-matched showdowns.
With qualification dreams on the line, every goal, every point, and every performance matters as nations continue their journey toward the World Championship finals.
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Finland vs Lithuania
Finland is in 3rd place with 7 points, after playing 5 matches they have achieved 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. They have scored 6 goals and conceded 8. Jacob Friis’s team maintains a strong defensive structure, aiming to control the pace of the game through Teemu Pukki’s experience and Glen Kamara’s creativity. Even though they don’t have a standout goal scorer, Kallman and Pohjanpalo have each scored 2 goals. Their last loss to Poland, which was 3-1, resulted from several individual mistakes, but overall, the team remains solid when they control the tempo.
Lithuania has so far secured 3 points, and after playing 5 matches, they are still without a win, having 3 draws and 2 losses. They have scored 5 goals but conceded 7, which shows they have potential for surprises, but they lack consistency in their results. Last month, they played a great match against the Netherlands and lost 2–3, and before that, they drew with Malta. Gineitis, their standout midfielder, has 3 goals and 1 assist. However, their defense remains a problem, as they have conceded goals in all of their last five matches.
Finland will try to control the game through midfield dominance, while Lithuania will rely on counterattacks. The home team seems more organized, and we expect them to win the match.
1 (Finand to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:0
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Austria vs San Marino
Austria is in 2nd place in the group with the same number of points as Bosnia & Herzegovina, but they have played one less match. After 4 games, they have 4 wins, scoring 9 goals and allowing 2. Ralf Rangnick’s team recorded two more victories in September against Bosnia and Cyprus. Sabitzer, who has scored 2 goals, and Arnautovic, also with 2 goals, are the main attackers, while the defense is working almost perfectly, having only conceded two goals.
San Marino, after 5 matches, has not earned any points, suffering 5 losses, scoring just one goal, and conceding 18. Last month, they lost 0-6 to Bosnia, and previously 0-4 to today’s opponent, highlighting their struggles against technically and physically stronger teams. Even though they show fighting spirit, the reality is that they often have less than 25% possession and very few chances in each match.
In this match, Austria is expected to dominate possession and try to settle the game in the first half. A one-sided offensive is anticipated, with the home team likely to score at least 3 goals.
1-1 & T1 3+ (Austria to Win HT and FT & Austria Over2.5)
Predicted CS: 5:0
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Belarus vs Denmark
After playing two matches, Belarus has lost both and is currently at the bottom of the standings with no points. They have scored one goal but conceded seven, losing to Scotland at home 0-2 and previously to Greece 5-1. The main issue is the defense, which has frequent individual mistakes and lacks coordination between the lines. Despite this, the midfield with Ebong and Korzun shows some strength, but they struggle to maintain pressure against fast opponents.
Denmark looks stable and plays with discipline. After two matches, they have 4 points, the same as Scotland. Brian Riemer’s team drew with Scotland 0-0 at home, but they were fantastic in their away game in Greece, winning 0-3. They scored 3 goals and didn’t concede any, showing they have a strong defense. Hojlund and Biereth lead the attack, while Hojbjerg, who scored two goals, controls the midfield and sets the pace and direction of the game.
Belarus will likely start defensively and try to slow down the match, but the Danes play dynamic football with quick transitions. We expect a game dominated by the guests with at least 3 goals scored during the match.
2 & 3+ (Denmark to Win & Over2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:3
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Cyprus vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
Cyprus has secured 4 points after playing 5 matches in this qualifying cycle, placing them in 4th position. They have scored 5 goals but conceded 7. Their only win was against San Marino in the first round, followed by 3 losses. In the last round, they managed to earn a point against the favorite Romania, with the match ending in a 2-2 draw. The team is competitive and physically fit. Pittas and Loizou lead the attack, while the coach Apostolos Mantzios prefers a defensive style of play with quick transitions.
Bosnia & Herzegovina is leading the group and after playing 5 matches, they have achieved 4 wins and 1 loss. They are in first place with 12 points, the same number of points as Austria. They have a great offense, having scored 11 goals so far, and a strong defense with only 3 goals conceded. Last month, they won 6–0 against San Marino, but then they lost narrowly at home 1–2 to Austria.
Edin Dzeko has scored 4 goals, bringing experience and confidence to the attack, and several other players have scored one goal each, showing that the team is excellent offensively.
Cyprus will rely on their fighting spirit and home crowd, but Bosnia has much greater quality and offensive power. We expect a match where we will see at least one goal from both sides.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Czech Republic vs Croatia
The Czech Republic has 12 points after playing 5 matches, which is the same number of points as today’s opponent, but they have played one more game. They have a great offense and have scored 11 goals, while they have conceded 6. Last month, they lost to today’s opponent on the road with a score of 5-1, but thanks to their win against Montenegro 2-0, they managed to tie in points.
Schick Patrik is the top scorer with 4 goals so far, while Sulc and Soucek provide balance between defense and offense. They have a strong attack, but they find it harder to cope against technically skilled teams.
Croatia is a perfect team and after playing 4 matches, they have won all 4 and earned a maximum of 12 points. They have a great offense with 17 goals scored so far, and a strong defense with only one goal conceded, making them look like the most complete team in the qualifiers. Kramaric has been excellent in attack, scoring 6 goals, while Perisic has 3 goals and 3 assists. Modric and Pasalic control the pace of the game, and the defense is solid, allowing just one goal throughout the entire cycle.
Czech Republic will try to play on the counter and take advantage of the support from their home crowd, but Croatia has too much experience and quality. We expect an efficient match where we will see at least 3 goals.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Faroe Islands vs Montenegro
The Faroe Islands are currently in 3rd place after playing 5 matches and have secured 6 points so far. Out of those 5 matches, they achieved 2 wins and suffered 3 losses, scoring 4 goals and conceding 5. Last month, they lost to Croatia at home with a score of 0-1 in a match where they played defensively very well, and then they went on to win against the underdog Gibraltar. They play with a lot of fight and quick transitions.
Montenegro has the same number of points as today’s opponent, which is 6 points, but they have a weaker goal difference. They won the first 2 matches, but then they faced 3 consecutive losses. Last month, they were defeated by the favorites in the group, Czech Republic and Croatia, and in those two games, they conceded 6 goals without scoring any. So far, they have scored 4 goals and conceded 9. The team is led by the legend of Yugoslavian football, Robert Prosinecki.
The match that will determine the 3rd place on the table features both teams with a similar playing style, but they have some weaknesses in defense. We expect at least one goal from each side.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Malta vs Netherlands
Malta has only managed to secure 2 points so far and is currently at the bottom of the table. They have the weakest offense in the group with just one goal scored, and also the weakest defense, having conceded 12 goals. They have lost 3 matches and drawn twice, once against Lithuania at home and once away. The team is disciplined, but they have limited individual talent.
Netherlands is in first place in the group with 10 points so far. They have the same number of points as Poland, but they have played one less match. They are still unbeaten after 4 games, with 3 wins and 1 draw. Their offense is great, scoring 14 goals, and their defense is also strong, allowing only 3 goals. Last month, they drew with Poland at home with a score of 1-1, and then they beat Lithuania 2-3 away.
The team is led by the legend Ronald Koeman, and the main attackers are Malen, Gakpo, and Depay, who have scored 5 goals so far.
We expect the Netherlands to dominate possession and handle the match easily. We anticipate they will take the lead by halftime and score at least 2 goals during the game.
2-2 & T2 2+ (Netherlands to Win HT and FT & Netherlands Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 0:4
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Scotland vs Greece
Scotland has played two matches so far and has scored two goals without conceding any. They won against Belarus with a score of 2-0, and previously drew with Denmark with no goals. They have shown solid defense under the leadership of Steve Clarke. The defense, led by Robertson and Souttar, looks flawless, while McTominay and McGinn are in the midfield. They are currently in 2nd place, tied on points with Denmark.
Greece is an unpredictable opponent, sitting in 3rd place with 3 points. In the first round, they achieved a big win against Belarus with a score of 5-1, but in the second round, they were defeated by Denmark 0-3 at home. They have a strong attack with Pavlidis and Tzolis, and a solid midfield with Koulierakis and Bakasetas. Coach Ivan Jovanovic will need to address the defensive gaps from the last match if they want to earn points in this game.
Scotland will try to take advantage of playing at home and score from set pieces, while Greece will aim to control the midfield. We expect a tough match with not many goals.
0-2 (Under 2.5)
Predicted CS: 1:0
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