On November 17, 2025, the European World Cup Qualifiers are back with another thrilling night of football.
All matches start at 20:45, as teams get ready for the crucial stage of their fight for a spot in the 2026 World Cup.
The Czech Republic will host Gibraltar, hoping for an easy win, while Germany faces Slovakia in one of the most exciting games of the evening.
Poland is heading to Malta to grab some important points, and Montenegro will take on Croatia in a fierce Balkan showdown.
The Netherlands will look to prove their strength against Lithuania, while Northern Ireland and Luxembourg see this as a big chance to climb higher in the group.
Get ready for another night filled with excitement, close contests, and top-notch European football!
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Czech Republic vs Gibraltar
The Czech team enters this match as the clear favorite, boasting a much stronger lineup, consistent gameplay, and a significantly better performance record. They have an excellent offense and frequently score goals, especially against weaker teams. Their recent matches have highlighted their attacking potential.
They possess strength, discipline, physical dominance, and a variety of offensive strategies. Experienced forwards like Patrik Schick and a solid midfield create constant pressure. The team almost never allows unexpected results against lower-ranked rivals.
Gibraltar is facing huge problems and they are playing this competition without any real chance of success. The team has a limited selection of players, weak tactical quality, and almost no finishing ability in attack. After seven matches, they have just as many losses, having scored only three goals while conceding 22. They rarely manage to create a chance, and the individual quality isn’t good enough to make a difference. The defense often breaks down early in the match, and their physical fitness is far below the European standard.
Gibraltar plays completely defensively, but even so, they still concede a lot of goals. On the other hand, the Czech Republic is a much stronger team, with better form, attack, and physical dominance. Gibraltar lacks the strength to compete and usually concedes more goals against teams of this level.
1-1 & T1 3+
(Czech Republic to Win HT and FT & Czech Republic Over2.5)
Predicted CS: 3:0
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Germany vs Slovakia
Germany enters this match as the top-ranked team, having played five games with four wins and one loss, boasting an impressive goal difference of 10:3. The team plays convincingly and steadily, especially at home where they won both of their matches 4:0 and 3:1, showing off their offensive strength and disciplined organization.
The attack works great, creating many chances and regularly scoring goals, while the midfield has complete control over the pace of the game. The defense makes very few mistakes and allows very few chances for the opponents.
Slovakia arrives at the match with the same number of points as Germany, but with a modest goal difference of 6:2, which shows they have a strong focus on defensive organization. Their form is stable, with four wins and one loss, but away from home, they have a victory against Luxembourg and a loss to Northern Ireland.
The team plays solid defense, but they create fewer chances in attack and often rely on counter-attacks and individual solutions. Their offensive efficiency is limited, and they struggle to maintain control against strong opponents. If they want to reach first place, they will need to play the match with maximum focus and without mistakes.
Germany plays confidently at home, aggressively, and at a high pace, which gives them a big advantage. Slovakia will try to defend compactly and wait for counter-attacks, but the quality, form, and individual class are on Germany’s side.
1 & T1 2+ (Germany to Win & Germany Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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Malta vs Poland
Malta enters this match as the fourth-ranked team with five points and a goal difference of 3:14, which clearly shows their limited quality and issues at both ends of the field. Their form is inconsistent, with one win and one draw in the last three matches, but overall, Malta struggles against teams of a higher rank.
At home, they play bravely, but they have defensive weaknesses. Their attack is modest, and after seven matches in this qualifying cycle, they have scored two goals while conceding 16. Even though they can sometimes surprise with a fighting spirit, like in their previous match when they defeated Finland away, they usually find it hard to create scoring opportunities.
Poland enters this competition in second place with 14 points and a solid goal difference of 11:5, making them a clear favorite. Their form is stable, and after seven matches, they have achieved four wins, two draws, and one loss. They defeated Lithuania away, drew with the Netherlands, and lost to Finland in the first round.
Their attack is much stronger, with Lewandowski and Swiderski constantly posing a threat and making a significant impact. The defense is well-organized and concedes few goals, only five in seven matches. They often control possession and the pace of the game, especially against weaker teams.
Malta is struggling both in attack and defense, while Poland is much more consistent, physically stronger, and tactically better organized. Given the quality of their attackers, the visitors should easily dominate and create more chances.
2-2 (Poland to Win HT and FT)
Predicted CS: 0:3
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Montenegro vs Croatia
Montenegro enters this match in fourth place in the group with 9 points and a goal difference of 6:14. Their form is shaky, and after seven games played, they have three wins and four losses, winning against Gibraltar, Liechtenstein, and the Faroe Islands.
At home, they play decently, with two wins and one loss. The attack struggles with consistency, as their most dangerous players like Jovetic and Krstovic score very few goals. The defense is a big issue, allowing an average of two goals per game and having a hard time reacting against teams with fast transitions.
Croatia arrives as the top-ranked team with 19 points and an impressive goal difference of 23:2, making them the best defense and the strongest attack in the group. After playing seven matches, they have six wins and one draw, winning away against Gibraltar and the Faroe Islands, and drawing against the Czech Republic. The team plays mature, controlled football, dominating possession and showing high discipline in defense. Their attack is excellent with Perisic, Ivanovic, and Kramaric, making Croatia a constant threat. The defense is extremely solid, having conceded only two goals throughout the entire cycle.
This is a matchup between the much more skilled and experienced Croatian team and the unstable Montenegrin selection. The difference in class, form, and team structure is significant, and we expect the guest team to win.
2 (Croatia to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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Netherlands vs Lithuania
The Netherlands enters this match in first place with 17 points and an impressive goal difference of 23:4, making them the most offensive team in the group.
At home, they play dominantly, achieving convincing victories against Malta 8:0 and Finland 4:0, while they drew 1:1 against Poland. Their form is stable, and after seven matches, they remain unbeaten with five wins and two draws. They have a top-notch offense, featuring players like Memphis Depay, Gakpo, and Malen. They create a huge number of chances, play with high pressure, and transition quickly. Their defense is also solid, having conceded only four goals in seven matches.
Lithuania is currently in last place with only three points and a negative goal difference of 6:11. Their form is really bad, and after playing 7 matches, they have three draws and four losses.
When playing away, they perform very poorly, having scored one goal and conceded three in three matches. The losses to Denmark with a score of 0:5 and Finland with 1:2 show serious defensive weaknesses.
Lithuania has limited offensive potential, and none of their forwards like Cernych, Paulauskas, or Jankauskas have scored any goals. They often struggle to keep possession of the ball, retreating deep and having a hard time dealing with high pressing. Counter-attacking is their strongest point, but it rarely works against technically superior teams.
This is a match between the strongest and the weakest team in the group. The Netherlands is dominant at home and has a much stronger attack.
Lithuania finds it hard to play against such rivals, and a big score difference is a realistic scenario.
1-1 & T1 3+
(Netherlands to Win HT and FT & Netherlands Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 4:0
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Northern Ireland vs Luxembourg
Northern Ireland enters this match with 6 points and a goal difference of 6:6, but their form is inconsistent with three losses and two wins in five games played. The team performs much better at home, where they achieved a victory against Slovakia and a narrow loss to Germany, showing strength in the midfield.
Even though they aren’t very strong offensively, they manage to create enough chances. Strikers like Reid and Magennis haven’t scored many goals, but overall, the team plays more organized at home and rarely gives up tactically. Their defense is solid, but they often concede goals in the final moments.
Luxembourg is currently at the bottom of the standings with no points and a terrible goal difference of 1:12, which is the worst in the group. Their form is in free fall, having lost five games in a row, and the team is facing huge issues with scoring and defense. When playing away, they are completely powerless, suffering defeats of 0:2 against Slovakia and 0:4 against Germany. Their offensive line is almost nonexistent, with Sinani and Muratovic contributing very little, and the team rarely creates chances. The defense is easily breached, especially on the wings and under high pressing, leading to early goals conceded.
Northern Ireland has a clear advantage, playing solidly at home, scoring more and conceding less than Luxembourg. The hosts are of better quality and closer to winning.
1 (Northern Ireland to Win)
Predicted CS: 2:0
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