On Saturday, September 6, 2025, the UEFA European Qualifiers for the 2026 FIFA World Cup will continue with important Matchday 5 games. In Group F, Portugal is heading to Armenia to show their strength, while the Republic of Ireland will play against Hungary in Dublin, which could be a key game for both teams’ chances to qualify.
In Group K, Serbia will take on Latvia in a game they must win to stay close to the leaders, England, who are still the favorites to finish first. Since the group winners will qualify directly and the second-place teams will go to the tense play-offs in March 2026, there is little room for mistakes.
As the qualifying rounds get closer to the halfway point, every point gained or lost is really important for shaping Europe’s path to North America. For strong teams like Portugal and hopeful teams like Serbia, Hungary, and Ireland, this matchday is a big opportunity to show their power in their groups. With national pride, momentum, and the dream of going to the World Cup at stake, September 6 is set to be full of excitement, drama, and stories that will be talked about for the rest of the qualification process.
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Latvia vs Serbia
Latvia has been trying to improve their performance lately, even though they know how to play aggressively and fiercely at home. Their defense is weak, especially against fast teams with quick transitions. In the first round, they managed to defeat Andorra and also got a point against Albania. After playing 3 matches, they are in 4th place with 4 points.
Serbia, led by Dragan Stojkovic Piksi, plays offensively and has a great attack. Vlahovic will be the main threat in the attack, but Aleksandar Mitrovic will not be part of this match due to an injury. They also have a strong and younger midfield. So far, they have played 2 matches, where they drew with Albania and beat Andorra.
Serbia has a better team with a strong attack and quick transitions, and they expect to earn 3 points in this match.
2 (Serbia to Win)
Predicted CS: 0:2
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Armenia vs Portugal
Armenia is a team that can be tough to beat at home, playing hard and getting support from their fans. Tigran Barseghyan and Spertsyan are key players in the midfield, but the team struggles with consistency and defensive organization. They haven’t been in good form lately, and they also performed poorly in the Nations League, suffering a heavy defeat against Georgia with a score of 6:1 in the promotion match.
Portugal, under Roberto Martinez, looks stable and strong. Cristiano Ronaldo and Bruno Fernandes continue to lead the team, while young stars like Joao Felix and Neves are up to the task. The defense, led by Ruben Dias, is reliable. The only absence is Rafael Leao due to injury.
Portugal is the clear favorite in the match, and we expect them to secure an easy victory, scoring 2 goals during the game.
2 & T2 2+ (Portugal to Win & Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 0:3
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England vs Andorra
England, under the leadership of Thomas Tuchel, is a huge favorite. With players like Harry Kane, Declan Rice, and Rashford, they are strong. Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, and Cole Palmer will not be part of this match due to injuries. They play dominantly at home and rarely concede goals. So far, they have played 3 matches in the group stage and have achieved 3 victories, scoring 6 goals and allowing 3 goals.
Andorra is an amateur team that plays strictly defensively. They rely on the experienced goalkeeper Iker Alvarez, but their chances against such an opponent are very low. After playing 4 matches in the group stage, they have 4 losses and have not scored a single goal in these 4 matches, while they have conceded 8 goals.
England is the absolute favorite and is expected to win the match, scoring at least 3 goals during the game.
1 & 3+ (England to Win & Over2.5)
Predicted CS: 4:0
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Austria vs Cyprus
Austria under Ralf Rangnick is on the rise. The team plays modern football with high pressing and quick transitions. Sabitzer and Baumgartner are in the midfield, while Gregoritsch and Arnautovic provide offensive threats. The defense, led by Danso, is solid. So far, they have played 2 matches and won both against Romania and San Marino.
Cyprus is among the weakest teams in Europe. Their style of play is defensive, but they often fall apart under pressure. The team is managed by Apostolos Mantzios, and their main striker is Kastanos, but they lack the quality to compete with the Austrians. After 3 matches, they have only achieved one victory, which was against the underdog San Marino.
Austria is the favorite and expects to win the match, aiming to score at least 2 goals during the game.
1 & T1 2+ (Austria to Win & Over1.5)
Predicted CS: 3:0
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Ireland vs Hungary
Ireland is in the process of refreshing its team. Heimir Hallgrimsson’s squad relies on young players and energetic gameplay. Evan Ferguson is the biggest hope and is already a key player in the attack. They are facing issues with injured players for this match. They managed to stay in League B of the Nations League by defeating Bulgaria in the playoffs.
Hungary, under Marco Rossi, is one of the biggest surprises in recent cycles. The team is disciplined, with Dominik Szoboszlai controlling the midfield, while Roland Sallai poses a threat to opponents as a winger. The defense, featuring Orban and Kerkez, is solid. The team is in great form and is a favorite even when playing away.
Both teams have shown they are excellent offensively, Ireland has the advantage of playing at home, while Hungary boasts a strong attack. We expect at least one goal from both sides.
GG (BTTS-Yes)
Predicted CS: 1:2
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San Marino vs Bosnia & Herzegovina
San Marino is traditionally the weakest team in Europe. The team rarely creates chances and usually loses by a large margin. In this qualifying cycle, they have played 4 matches and lost all 4, scoring only one goal while conceding 12.
Bosnia and Herzegovina, although in transition, still has individual quality. Edin Dzeko remains the leader in attack, while Hajradinovic controls the game in the midfield. Sead Kolasinac will be absent due to injury, but that shouldn’t change much.
Bosnia and Herzegovina is the favorite and is expected to win the match, likely taking the lead by halftime.
2-2 (Bosnia and Herzegovina to Win HT and FT)
Predicted CS: 0:3
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