On October 13, the European World Championship Qualifiers bring another thrilling night of international football, with all matches kicking off at 20:45 across the continent.
In Reykjavik, Iceland host France in a clash between determination and star power, while in Skopje, North Macedonia welcome Kazakhstan, both sides eager to strengthen their qualifying hopes. Northern Ireland face a tough challenge against Germany in Belfast, and Slovakia meet Luxembourg in Bratislava, aiming to secure vital points.
Elsewhere, Slovenia host Switzerland in Ljubljana, and Sweden take on Kosovo in Stockholm. In Kyiv, Ukraine meet Azerbaijan, while Wales and Belgium go head-to-head in Cardiff in one of the night’s standout fixtures.
As the qualification race intensifies, every result on this decisive evening could reshape the standings and bring teams closer, or further away, from their World Championship dreams.
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Iceland vs France
Iceland comes after a home loss of 3–5 to Ukraine, even though they previously had a convincing 5–0 win against Azerbaijan and a close loss of 1–2 to France. They are currently in 3rd place with 3 points, which includes one win and two losses, having scored 9 goals and conceded 7. In attack, Gudmundsson has made a big contribution so far, scoring 3 goals and providing one assist, and the offense is working well. However, there are gaps in their transition play that stronger teams can take advantage of.
France is perfect, after playing 3 matches, they have a maximum of 9 points and are in first place in their group. In the last round, they easily defeated Azerbaijan 3-0 at home. They have a strong defense, having only conceded one goal so far, and enough creativity to control the game, scoring 7 goals.
Individually, Kylian Mbappe has scored 3 goals and made two assists, while the midfield trio of Camavinga, Olise, and Tchouameni is working great together. In every match, they set the pace and keep the game in the opponent’s half without exposing themselves.
France is the absolute favorite in the match, and their victory should not be questioned. However, the host has nothing to lose, they have shown they can score, so we expect them to have a shining moment against the great France.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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North Macedonia vs Kazakhstan
Macedonia played a goalless match away in Belgium and earned an important point. They are currently at the top of the table, unbeaten in this qualifying cycle with 12 points, just one point behind Belgium, but they have played one more match. Defensively, they are excellent, having conceded only two goals, while they have scored 11 goals so far.
Coach Milevski has Trajkovski and Miovski in attack, both with two goals each, and in the midfield, there are Bardhi and Elmas. The goalkeeper Stole Dimitrievski was the key player in securing the point against strong Belgium in the previous match.
Kazakhstan enters this match after winning against Liechtenstein 4-0, placing them in 4th position with 6 points so far. After playing 6 matches, they have achieved 2 victories and 4 losses, with their wins coming against the group outsider, Liechtenstein. They have some weaknesses in defense, having conceded 11 goals, while they have scored 5 goals up to this point. When they try to stay on the offensive for a long time, they often lose focus. In attack, Kenzhebek has scored two goals so far, and he is supported in the midfield by Tagybergen and Orazov.
Macedonia will rely on controlled possession and set pieces, as they need 3 points to secure one of the top two spots in the group. We expect them to take advantage of playing at home and aim for a victory.
1 (Macedonia to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Northern Ireland vs Germany
Northern Ireland recently won 2-0 against Slovakia and has 6 points, placing them in 3rd position, tied on points with Germany and Slovakia. So far, they have scored 6 goals and conceded 4. Winning against a direct competitor is a big boost and confirms their effectiveness from set pieces. Previously, they lost 1-3 to Germany but celebrated a 3-1 victory over Luxembourg. They perform excellently at home and have shown they are great from set pieces.
Germany easily defeated Luxembourg 4-0 at home last round and is at the top of the group due to a better goal difference. After 3 matches played, they have 2 wins and 1 loss, scoring 7 goals and conceding 3. Coach Julian Nagelsmann has the in-form Gnabry in attack, who has scored two goals so far. However, the loss to Slovakia in the first round showed that against disciplined opponents, their attack can struggle.
Germany has greater individual quality and cannot afford mistakes given the current situation on the table. Northern Ireland has the advantage of playing at home, but we still give the edge to the visitors for the win.
2 (Germany to Win)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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Slovakia vs Luxembourg
Slovakia is in 3rd place with 6 points, having the same number of points as Northern Ireland and Germany. In the last round, they lost 2-0 in Northern Ireland, but before that, they had two wins, including a 2-0 victory against Germany and a 1-0 win over Luxembourg. These results show their strong defense, as they scored 3 goals and only allowed 2 in these 3 matches. Individually, David Strelec, Rigo, and Hancko each scored one goal.
Luxembourg has lost all 3 of their matches and is totally the underdog in the group with no points so far. They have a weak offense and a poor defense, having conceded a lot of goals and only scoring one themselves. The goal difference shows they are struggling in defense and when under pressure. The only bright spot is that in their first match against today’s opponent, they only let in one goal, which shows they can hold the score for a longer time. But now they are playing away, and we will see if they can manage that.
The home team comes in with a lesson learned from their loss to Northern Ireland and will be motivated to get back on track. Given their quality, we expect Slovakia to win easily and score at least two goals during the match.
1 & T1 2+ (Slovakia to Win & Slovakia Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 3:0
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Slovenia vs Switzerland
Slovenia has only two points and is still without a win after playing 3 matches, with one loss and two draws. In these 3 games, they scored two goals and conceded five. The trend shows they have trouble creating scoring chances against stronger opponents and face difficulties in defense with inconsistent rhythm. However, the 2-2 draw with Sweden in the first round shows they can play well in attack. The team is led by Matjaz Kek, and they need to earn points if they want to achieve more in this qualifying cycle.
Switzerland is perfect with 3 wins after 3 matches and a maximum of 9 points. In the last round, they won 2-0 away against Sweden, and previously they defeated Kosovo 4-0 and Slovenia 3-0. They play with aggressive pressing, width from the full-backs, and high quality in finishing. They have scored 9 goals and have not conceded any. Embolo, with 3 goals, is the most effective player on the team, and 3 defenders have also scored one goal each.
Slovenia will try to slow down the game, but Switzerland plays with aggressive pressing and quick transitions, and so far they have shown no weaknesses in defense.
2 (Switzerland to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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Sweden vs Kosovo
Sweden started this qualifying cycle below expectations and has only managed to secure one point after playing 3 matches. The 2–2 draw with Slovenia shows potential in open games, but they struggle to finish against teams with strong defenses. In their last two matches, they lost to Kosovo and Switzerland, conceding two goals in each game without scoring any themselves. Overall, they have scored two goals and conceded six.
Kosovo has 4 points and is in 2nd place, fighting for that spot since they have 5 points less than the leader, Switzerland, after 3 matches. In the first round, they were completely outplayed by the group leader, but then they won against Sweden 2:0 at home. In the last round, they drew with Slovenia at home and can be satisfied since the visitors dominated possession and chances in that match.
Sweden will try to achieve their first win in this qualifying cycle, and they will attempt to take advantage of the weaknesses in the opponent’s defense. However, we expect a close match where both teams will share points.
X (Draw)
Predicted CS: 1:1
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Ukraine vs Azerbaijan
Ukraine gained a strong boost with their victory over Iceland, winning 3-5 away from home. So far, they have secured 4 points, which is one point more than Iceland, and they will be fighting for the second spot on the table since France is dominating the group. Before this match, they drew with Azerbaijan away. The team is led by Sergiy Rebrov, and in attack, they rely on Zubkov and Gutsulyak, who have each scored one goal so far.
Azerbaijan has only one point after playing 3 matches, and that point was against today’s opponent at home. They lost 0-3 to the group favorites, France, and 5-0 to Iceland. They have scored one goal but conceded 9, and their goal difference suggests they struggle against teams that play offensively.
Ukraine is the favorite in this match and cannot afford to drop points if they want to finish in second place at the end of the group stage. We expect them to achieve an easy victory in this game.
1 (Ukraine to Win)
Predicted CS: 3:0
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Wales vs Belgium
Wales has 10 points and is in 3rd place, playing in good form. After 5 matches, they have 3 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss, and the fight for 2nd place in the group will be uncertain until the last round. In the last round, they defeated Kazakhstan away, and their only loss was against today’s opponent. In attack, Kieffer Moore and Wilson have each scored two goals, and Sorba Thomas is also doing great with one goal and 4 assists.
Belgium drew with Macedonia last round and couldn’t manage a second loss in this qualifying cycle. They are currently in 2nd place with 11 points, but they have one game less. Previously, they had big wins of 6–0 against Kazakhstan and 0–6 against Liechtenstein. They have great individual players, with De Bruyne scoring 4 goals so far, while Saelemaekers and Doku have three each. The two draws against the group leader showed they struggle against teams with strong defenses, but with only 4 goals conceded, they also proved they don’t let in goals easily.
Considering the situation on the table, both teams will be highly motivated to earn points. Belgium defeated Wales at home in this qualifying cycle, and we expect Wales to score in this match.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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