On October 11, the European World Championship Qualifiers deliver another day of action-packed football across the continent. The afternoon begins at 15:00, as Latvia host Andorra in Riga, with both sides targeting vital points to climb the standings.
At 18:00, Hungary meet Armenia in Budapest, aiming to strengthen their qualification position, while Norway face Israel in Oslo — a duel that promises attacking football and plenty of goals.
Later in the evening, at 20:45, the spotlight shines on several heavyweight encounters. Bulgaria take on Turkey in a fiery Balkan derby, Estonia welcome Italy in Tallinn, and Portugal host Ireland in Lisbon, where Cristiano Ronaldo and company will look to keep their perfect run alive.
At the same time, Serbia meet Albania in Belgrade in a tense regional rivalry, while Spain face Georgia in Seville, with La Roja eager to maintain momentum and control their group.
As the qualification phase reaches its critical stage, every fixture carries weight — and one mistake could cost a place at the World Championship finals.
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Latvia vs Andorra
Latvia is currently in fourth place in their group with 4 points. After playing 5 matches, they have only managed to secure one win, one draw, and three losses. Last month, they played well against Serbia but ultimately lost 0-1, which showed that they can organize themselves defensively, but they struggle with finishing. In their away game against Albania, they lost narrowly with a score of 1-0.
Paolo Nicolato’s team usually plays with five defenders and looks for results through counterattacks and set pieces. The home ground and the physical fitness of the Latvians are their biggest advantages.
Andorra is at the bottom of the table with no points so far, having lost all 5 of their matches. They still haven’t scored a goal and have conceded 10. They lost every game and didn’t manage to score even once. The team has the weakest offense in this cycle, and most of their matches are played with an extremely defensive setup.
Latvia is a stronger team and has greater individual quality, so we expect them to achieve their second win in this qualifying cycle.
1 (Latvia to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Hungary vs Armenia
Hungary didn’t start this qualifying cycle as expected, considering the talent they have. In the first round, they drew with Ireland away, scoring 2 goals but also conceding 2. In the second round, they faced a narrow loss of 2-3 against Portugal at home. Even though their results weren’t perfect, their playing style remains recognizable, with a high intensity. Sallai and Varga lead the offense, and coach Marco Rossi continues with an attacking setup.
Armenia has 3 points so far and is in 2nd place. In the first round, they suffered a heavy defeat against Portugal at home, where they were completely outplayed, losing 0-5. However, in the second round, they played an excellent match and defeated Ireland at home with a score of 2-1. They have scored 2 goals but conceded 6. They show energy in their offense but have defensive issues, especially with crosses and second balls.
The difference in quality and the home advantage will be key factors, and we expect Hungary to secure their first win in this qualifying cycle, scoring 2 goals during the match.
1 & T1 2+ (Hungary to Win & Hungary Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Norway vs Israel
Norway is in amazing form and after playing 5 matches, they have 5 wins. They have a great offense, scoring 24 goals, and a solid defense, allowing only 3 goals. With a perfect score of 15 points, they are already 6 points ahead of 2nd place Italy.
Last month, they first defeated Estonia 0-1 away, and then at home, they crushed Moldova 11-1, proving that their attack led by Haaland, who has scored 9 goals so far, is the most successful in the qualifiers. The midfield, with Odegaard and Aasgaard, who have scored 4 goals combined, provides balance and creativity.
Israel is in third place with 9 points, and after 5 matches, they have achieved 3 wins and 2 losses. They score goals but also concede them, having scored 15 and allowed 11 goals so far. Abu Fani and Biton have each scored 2 goals, while Peretz has netted 3, and all of these players are from the midfield. Defensively, they struggle with positioning against physically stronger opponents.
We expect Norway to dominate completely and will try to settle the match in the first half. Israel might create some chances, but it will be hard for them to withstand the pressure.
1-1 (Norway to Win HT and FT)
Predicted CS: 4:1
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Bulgaria vs Turkey
Bulgaria has had a terrible start, and they continued in a bad form. They are at the bottom of the standings with no points after two matches and still haven’t scored a goal, while they have conceded 6. In the first round, they lost to Spain at home with a score of 0-3, and then they lost to Georgia away with a score of 3-0. The team is led by Ilian Iliev, and fans are already reacting to the poor performance of the squad.
Turkey has 3 points in 3rd place after two matches. In the first round, they defeated Georgia with a score of 2-3 away, but in the second round, they suffered a heavy defeat at home, losing to Spain 0-6. So far, they have scored 3 goals but have conceded 8. However, they have individual talent, with players like Yildiz, Arda Guler, and Akturkoglu in attack, while Calhanoglu and Yuksek are in the midfield. The team plays with a lot of width and quick transitions.
Bulgaria will start defensively, but Turkey has much greater offensive power and will punish any mistakes.
2 (Turkey to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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Estonia vs Italy
Estonia is currently in 4th place after playing 5 matches, having earned 3 points so far. Their only win was against Moldova in the second round on the road, where they won 0-4. However, they make defensive mistakes against stronger teams. Last month, they lost to Norway at home with a score of 0-1, and then they were defeated by Italy with a score of 5-0.
Italy is in 2nd place with 9 points, which is already 6 points less than Norway, but they have played one match less. They rely on the creativity of Barella, Frattesi, and Locatelli, and in attack, they have Kean and Raspadori, who have each scored 3 goals so far. Last month, they defeated today’s opponent with a score of 5-0, and then they also beat Israel with a score of 4-5 away from home. The team is led by the legend of Italian football, Gennaro Gattuso.
Estonia will try to stay defensive and make quick runs to score, but Italy has too much individual quality and depth in their squad.
2 & T2 2+ (Italy to Win & Italy Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 0:3
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Portugal vs Ireland
Portugal is leading the group with a total of 6 points so far, having won both of their matches. They have a great offense, scoring 8 goals in these two games while only allowing 2 goals against them.
Coach Roberto Martinez can be pleased with how the group stage has started. Cristiano Ronaldo remains the top scorer with 3 goals, and Felix Joao has scored 2 goals so far. The midfield is strong with players like Vitinha, Bruno Fernandes, and Bernardo Silva. So far, they have achieved victories over Ireland and Hungary.
Ireland has one point after playing two matches. In the first round, they drew with Hungary at home with a score of 2-2, but then they lost to Armenia 2-1 away. They have had some defensive issues and have conceded 4 goals while scoring 3. However, they showed determination against Hungary. Coach Hallgrimsson can rely on Evan Ferguson and Idah in attack, but he needs to improve the creativity in the midfield.
Portugal will control the game from start to finish, with quick combinations through the center and the wings. Ireland will try to defend, but the difference in class is clear.
1 & 3+ (Portugal to Win & Over2.5)
Predicted CS: 3:0
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Serbia vs Albania
Serbia is currently in third place in the group with 7 points earned so far. Last month, they defeated Latvia away with a score of 0-1, but then suffered a heavy loss to England on the road with a score of 0-5. After playing 4 matches, they have one draw, two wins, and one loss, and they are still in the race for the second position on the table, which they will compete for against today’s opponent. Their attack relies on Mitrovic, who has scored 3 goals so far, while Vlahovic has one goal to his name.
Albania is doing great in the qualifying cycle and is in second place with 8 points, one point ahead of today’s match, but they have played one more game. Under the leadership of Sylvinho, the team plays in an organized and disciplined manner. After 5 matches, they have achieved 2 wins, drawn twice, and lost once, which was against England away. In their attack, Rey Manaj has scored two goals so far, and Myrto Uzuni has one goal.
This match is filled with high emotions and political tension. Serbia will be on the attack, while Albania will defend and wait for a chance to counter. We expect Serbia to secure important 3 points to get closer to claiming the 2nd place in the group.
1 (Serbia to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Spain vs Georgia
Under the leadership of Luis de la Fuente, Spain has achieved two victories in the two matches played so far. They have earned 6 points and are currently at the top of their group, scoring 9 goals without conceding any. They had convincing wins against Turkey with a score of 6-0 and Bulgaria with 3-0. They play modern football with high pressing and wide formations.
Mikel Merino has scored two goals so far, and Pedri has also netted two goals. The team has great individual talent, featuring players like Morata, Oyarzabal, Torres, Zubimendi, and Rodriguez.
Georgia has collected 3 points so far and is in second place. In their two matches, they have scored 5 goals and conceded 3. In the first round, they lost to Turkey at home with a score of 2-3, but in the second round, they defeated Bulgaria at home with a score of 3-0. Kvaratskhelia is the leader on the field, while Mikautadze and Davitashvili support him in the attack.
Spain will control the game with a high tempo and a lot of possession, while Georgia will rely on counterattacks. The difference in class and experience is clear.
1-1 (Spain to Win HT and FT)
Predicted CS: 3:1
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