On November 16, 2025, the European World Cup Qualifiers are back with another exciting round of games, as national teams from all over the continent fight for important points in the journey to the 2026 World Cup.
The action kicks off at 15:00, featuring two key early matches:
Hungary takes on Ireland in Budapest, where both teams are looking to boost their chances of qualifying, while Portugal hosts Armenia in Lisbon, with the Portuguese team heavily favored but still feeling the pressure to perform.
At 18:00, the evening gets even more exciting with a bunch of competitive games. Albania goes up against England in Tirana, hoping for a big upset against one of Europe’s best teams. Azerbaijan faces France in Baku, Serbia plays Latvia in Belgrade, and Ukraine takes on Iceland in Kyiv — all these matches could really change the standings in their groups.
The night wraps up with the late games at 20:45. Israel welcomes Moldova in Tel Aviv in a match both teams see as a chance to move up the table, while Italy meets Norway in Rome in one of the most awaited matches of the day, with both countries fighting for top spots.
With qualification dreams at stake, fans can look forward to another night packed with excitement, drama, and unforgettable football moments all over Europe.
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Hungary vs Ireland
Hungary enters this match as the second-ranked team with 8 points, just two points behind Portugal and a goal difference of 9:7, which makes them stable but not completely secure defensively. Their form has been mixed, with three matches without a loss, meaning after playing 5 matches in this qualifying cycle, they have one loss, two draws, and two wins.
At home, they play offensively, achieving a 2:0 victory against Armenia and a narrow 2:3 loss to Portugal. So far, they have scored 9 goals and conceded 7. The defense often struggles, but the attacking lines are well-structured and create many chances. Based on their home game performance, they start offensively from the beginning, with early chances and a high tempo.
Ireland is currently in third place with 7 points and a goal difference of 6:5. However, their biggest weakness is their away game, where they have suffered two losses, conceding three goals while only scoring one. Their form is inconsistent; they win at home but struggle when playing away, making them a team with significant fluctuations. The defense often falters against stronger attacking teams, but in the last round, they proved they shouldn’t be underestimated by winning 2:0 against Portugal at home. After playing 5 matches in this qualifying cycle, they have achieved two wins, one draw, and two losses. When playing away, they often lose intensity and struggle with the high pressing from their opponents. Even though they have a talented squad that knows how to score, they lack stability when playing outside their home ground.
The duel is a direct fight for the second position; the first match ended in a 2:2 draw, showing that both teams can create many chances. Hungary has the advantage of playing at home, while Ireland is vulnerable when playing away.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Portugal vs Armenia
Portugal enters this match as the top-ranked team with 10 points and an impressive goal difference of 11:6, making them the most offensive team in the group. After five matches, they have three wins, one draw, and one loss, and they play strongly at home with a victory over Ireland 1:0 and a draw 2:2 against Hungary. Their attack is their strongest point, scoring an average of over two goals per game, and the team has exceptionally talented forwards like Ronaldo, Joao Felix, and Rafael Leao, who are a constant offensive threat.
The defense can sometimes struggle, especially during transitions, but overall, it remains stable against weaker teams. At home, they start with high intensity, create many chances, and easily score goals.
Armenia arrives in fourth place with only 3 points and a negative goal difference of 2:10, making them the weakest team in the group, both in offense and defense. Their form is really bad, with four losses after five matches played, and they have two away losses, 0:1 against Ireland and 0:2 against Hungary, without scoring a single goal.
Their only win in this qualifying cycle was against Ireland in the second round of this competition. The team has very limited offensive potential, which is clear from the statistics of their attackers, as almost none have a significant scoring record in the qualifiers. The defense is not working well, conceding an average of two goals per match and struggling to cope under high pressure.
This is a match between the strongest and the weakest team in the group, and Portugal has a huge advantage, especially at home where they almost always dominate.
1-1 & 3+ (Portugal to Win HT and FT & Over2.5)
Predicted CS: 3:0
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Albania vs England
Albania enters this match in great shape, having only one loss in their last seven games, showing improvement in both their play and results. Their strength at home is impressive, as they have played three matches, winning two and drawing one, scoring four goals and not conceding any. They have strong offensive support from Manaj, Broja, and Uzuni, all performing well in the qualifiers.
The defense works well together, rarely allowing many chances, and the team’s intensity is high, especially in front of their home crowd. In this cycle, they have already achieved several important results, including victories against Serbia both at home and away, which boosts their confidence before facing a big rival like England.
England is one of the most stable and consistent teams in Europe, with seven wins in seven matches and dominating both at home and away. This cycle shows their offensive power, as they convincingly won their last three away games with scores of 5-0 against Latvia, 5-0 against Serbia, and 1-0 against Andorra, without conceding a goal.
Their attack is the strongest part, with Kane scoring 6 goals, supported by Rashford, Saka, and Bowen. The trend of high tempo, great creativity, and aggressive pressing allows them to limit their opponents to minimal chances. The defense, led by Tuchel, looks very solid, which is evident from the fact that they haven’t conceded a single goal in seven matches. Their form, individual quality, and away results make them a big favorite.
Albania plays bravely at home, but England has a much higher quality and a far stronger attack. In the group, it is already decided; the home team will try to score, while the visitors will aim to finish the qualifiers without conceding a goal.
2 (England to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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Azerbaijan vs France
Azerbaijan enters this match as the lowest-ranked team with just 1 point and a really poor goal difference of 2:13, which clearly shows their limited attacking and defensive skills. Their form is terrible; after playing five matches, they have lost 4 times, and the only point they got was at home against Ukraine with a score of 1:1.
At home, their offense isn’t working either, as they scored only 1 goal in two matches and lost to Iceland 0:2. The team struggles to create chances, and there isn’t a single player with more than one goal, while their attacking line is completely overwhelmed by stronger opponents. Their defense often gives in under early pressure, allowing at least two goals per game.
France enters this match as the clear best team in the group and is currently in top form, with four wins and one draw from five games played. They have already secured first place, and their attack is extremely effective with Mbappe, Barcola, Coman, and Thauvin constantly applying pressure and creating many chances. The French team scored 13 goals in these five matches and conceded three.
Away from home, they have a 2-0 victory against Ukraine and a 2-2 draw with Iceland, where they dominated the game. Their defense is solid, allowing very few goals and responding well during transitions. The team is physically superior, technically much stronger, and has great depth in their lineup. Under Deschamps’ leadership, France usually handles these types of matches smoothly and without complications.
The duel is a clear matchup between the weakest and strongest team in the group, and France has a huge advantage in every aspect of the game. Azerbaijan struggles to create chances, while France dominates with speed, skill, and efficiency.
2-2 (France to Win HT and FT)
Predicted CS: 0:3
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Serbia vs Latvia
Serbia is currently in third place with 6 points and a goal difference of 6:11. Their performance in the qualifiers has been really unstable, with three losses in the last five matches and three games without scoring a goal. At home, they have suffered defeats against England with a score of 0:5 and Albania with 0:1, which further shakes the team’s confidence. The attack is unpredictable, even though Vlahovic and Mitrovic have individual talent, scoring is a problem due to slow build-up plays and many lost duels.
On the other hand, the defense looks the most critical, as Serbia has conceded 9 goals in these seven matches and has significant drops in concentration. Overall, they have scored seven goals but allowed too many defensive gaps that often cost them points.
Latvia is in fourth place with five points and a negative goal difference of 4:13. Their form isn’t the best, and after playing seven matches, they have only one win, four losses, and two draws, scoring just four goals throughout the entire cycle. They lost away games to England 3:0 and Albania 1:0.
The attack creates very little, while the defense easily concedes and often struggles during transitions. The only positive aspect is the physical fitness and individual moments from Gutkovskis, but without support from the midfield, the impact is limited. The team struggles to maintain possession, loses duels easily, and rarely creates serious chances.
Serbia is the favorite due to their quality, home advantage, and the fact that Latvia has serious issues with transitions and defense. A match is expected where the host will dominate possession, while Latvia will defend deep and wait for counterattacks.
1 & 3+ (Serbia to Win & Over2.5)
Predicted CS: 2:1
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Ukraine vs Iceland
Ukraine enters this match as a team with mixed, yet still competitive form, having two wins, one draw, and two losses after playing five games. They have scored eight goals but conceded 11, which shows they play offensively but are vulnerable defensively.
At home, even though the game is on neutral ground, Ukraine has one win and one loss, with a total of two goals scored and three conceded. The attack led by Gutsulyak and Dovbyk creates many chances and scores consistently, but the defense often struggles during transitions and lets in easy goals, making the team unpredictable. Victories against Azerbaijan and Iceland from previous rounds give them some confidence in their results, but losses to France show that they have difficulty handling physically strong and fast teams.
Iceland, on the other hand, has shown better performance in their recent matches with two wins, one draw, and two losses after playing five games. Their gameplay is more structured, and they are becoming more stable defensively.
Away from home, they secured a victory against Azerbaijan with a score of 2:0 and lost to France 2:1. This indicates that even though they struggle against stronger teams, they are competitive and fight hard against equally matched opponents.
The attacking line, featuring Gudmundsson, Haraldsson, and Gudjohnsen, is in good shape, consistently scoring goals. The team also has creativity in the midfield, allowing for quick transitions. Their biggest strength is their physical fitness, but a weakness is that they sometimes struggle in the second half of games. In these five matches, they have scored 13 goals and conceded 11.
This duel is a direct battle for the second position in the group and could lead to an open match with many goals. Ukraine is technically more skilled, but Iceland is physically stronger and better offensively.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 2:2
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Israel vs Moldova
Israel enters this match with a pretty weak performance record and a significant drop in form. After playing seven games, they have three losses and four wins. At home, they have one win and two losses, but their biggest issue is their shaky defense, which lets in too many goals against stronger teams.
Offensively, they have talent with players like Solomon, Baribo, and Turgeman, but their scoring depends on individual moments. The midfield often loses control, creating gaps and exposing the team to high pressing. Israel needs to show a much more organized approach if they want to avoid another drop in results in this group, especially since they have three consecutive losses.
Moldova is in really bad shape and this qualifying round is going poorly for them with heavy losses, mostly because of their weak defense and lack of focus during transitions. The team has lost six out of seven matches and conceded 28 goals, with 11 of those coming in just the away game against Norway, which shows how vulnerable they are on the road.
Their attack is limited, scoring very few goals and relying on individual efforts from Nicolaescu and Postolachi. Moldova plays defensively, but then they lose intensity and often concede goals in the second half.
They haven’t won any away games. In this qualifying cycle, they have only scored four goals, and their only point came from a draw with Estonia.
In the group, things are already decided; Israel is motivated to win after three losses and has a great chance to earn three points against the weakest team in the group.
Israel has a much better offense and individual talent that should make a difference.
1 (Israel to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Italy vs Norway
Italy enters the match with great form and a strong sense of stability in their gameplay. They have won six out of seven matches, scoring 20 goals and conceding only eight, which shows their constant dominance and balanced style under Gattuso.
At home, they play even more confidently, with three wins in three games, not conceding any goals, while having complete control of possession and applying an aggressive high press, scoring 10 goals. Their attacking line is broad and of high quality, with Raspadori, Retegui, and Kean bringing speed, while Politano and Orsolini contribute creativity from the wings. The team is disciplined and organized, and their victory against Israel, along with convincing performances against Estonia and Moldova, boosts their confidence level.
Norway is a real goal machine in these qualifiers, showing an amazing attacking performance with 33 goals scored in seven matches, which is the best in the group. They’ve only conceded four goals. Their form is impressive, with seven wins out of seven matches, including some convincing performances like 11:1 against Moldova and 5:0 against Israel.
Haaland leads the attack with 14 goals, supported by Sorloth and Nusa, creating one of the most dangerous attacking lines in Europe right now. They are also strong away, winning all three matches with big margins: 0:1 against Estonia, 2:4 against Israel, and 0:5 against Moldova. The defense is good, but they can leave some space behind, especially against technically strong opponents like Italy.
This is a duel between the best teams in the group. Italy rarely makes mistakes at home and knows how to control the pace, but Norway has individual quality that can punish any mistake.
3+ (Over 2.5)
Predicted CS: 2:2
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