England vs Germany
20:00 GMT, Friday, November 10, Wembley Stadium.
Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Jordan Henderson, Fabian Delph, Raheem Sterling, Harry Winks and Adam Lallana have all withdrawn from the squad to face Germany and Brazil during the international break due to injury. These absentees have dealt a huge blow to England’s midfield and attack forcing Gareth Southgate to make some last minute changes to his squad.
In the absence of Harry Kane Southgate will be looking to Jamie Vardy to lead the line and hope that Rashford can deliver a masterclass performance.
Football Betting Prediction.
England’s squad quality has been hit by injuries and stands no chance against a Germany team that has won back to back International Trophies.
Bet Germany to win and over 2.5
Sweden Vs Italy
7.45pm, Friday, November 10, Friends Arena Stockholm.
Sweden and Italy are going to be battling over a two-legged tie on who gets a ticket to the World Cup 2018 Russia in what is the biggest tie of the World Cup 2018 ties. They both finished second in their groups behind France and Spain. The Swedes last foray in the world cup playoffs ended in defeat to Portugal in 2014 while Italy has only ever had to go through the playoffs once in 1998 beating Russia to qualify.
Simone Zaza has been recalled to Italy’s squad after an impressive start to the season. With 5 wins,1 draw and 1 loss in their last 7 matches both teams are evenly matched and the winner of this tie will be decided in the second leg.
Football Betting Prediction.
Zaza will give his side a much-needed goal threat but Sweden is going to edge Italy over this two-legged tie. Are we really prepared for a World cup without Italy?
First Leg: Bet Sweden to Win/Draw and Both Team to Score
Second Leg: Bet Straight Draw and under 2.5
Northern Ireland vs Switzerland
7.45pm, Thursday, November 9, Windsor Park.
Northern Ireland will be looking to gain a place in the World Cup for the first time in 32 years and the only thing standing in their way is a two-legged tie against Switzerland. Michael O’Neil has been boosted by the return to fitness of striker Jamie Ward and defenders Paddy McNair and Johnny Evans.
Switzerland will be riding at full strength with no notable player absent due to Injury and will be looking to Granit Xhaka and Mario Gavranovic to help break down Northern Ireland’s Stern Defense.
Football Betting Prediction.
Northern Ireland has only lost 1 in their last 10 matches at home and that was against World Cup Winners Germany. Switzerland will be looking to pick up the win and end the tie before the second leg.
First Leg: Bet Northern Ireland Win/Draw and under 3.5
Second Leg: Bet No Goal
Croatia Vs Greece
7.45pm, Thursday, November 9, Zagreb.
Croatia has a proud home record and was unbeaten on their own turf during the group stage but losing to Turkey and Iceland on the road condemned them to second place. Greece has a talisman in Kostas Mitroglou and only lost once in qualifying – but still finished 9 points behind leaders Belgium.
Football Betting Prediction
Croatia will be looking to continue their impressive home form and take the early advantage at Zagreb and Settle for a draw in the return leg.
First Leg: Bet Croatia to win
Second Leg: Both Team to Score and Over 2.5
Denmark Vs Republic of Ireland
7.45pm, Saturday, November 11, Telia Parken.
James McClean’s goal was enough to shock Wales during 2018 qualifying and help Republic of Ireland land a place in the playoffs for the fifth time, but they have only once succeeded via the route when beating Iran ahead of World Cup 2002.
James McCarthy and Richard Keogh have joined Sean Maguire in being ruled out of the Republic of Ireland’s World Cup play-off due to injury.
Denmark has lost at home just once in their previous eight games but Ireland hasn’t lost to the double-header opponents in four games since 1985. Denmark has concerns over captain Simon Kjaer, who tweaked his hamstring while playing for Sevilla against Barcelona at the weekend, and striker Nicolai Jorgensen.
Football Betting Prediction.
Denmark will put on a show but they’ll eventually fall off to Republic of Ireland superior firepower.
First Leg: Bet under 2.5
Second Leg: Bet Republic of Ireland to win
Algeria Vs Nigeria
Friday 10 November, Stade Mohamed-Hamlaoui
Algeria head into this clash having lost their last three games and would be looking to exert revenge on Nigeria for the defeat they suffered at their hand in the first leg. They’ll be looking to Mahrez and Slimani to lead their frontline and get the goals required to win this clash.
Nigeria having already qualified for the 2018 World Cup head into this match looking to end the group stage undefeated. Gernot Rohr’s has promised to field a strong squad against Algeria but is also going to be cautious with the players used due to the clash with Argentina on November 14.
Football Betting Prediction.
Regardless of what Rohr said Nigeria is not going into this clash with their best players and will be looking towards the game against Argentina since they’ve already qualified for the world cup.
Belgium vs Mexico
7:45 pm, Friday 10th November, King Baudouin Stadium
Belgium enjoyed a brilliant qualifying campaign in which they won nine and drew one of their ten matches. During that time, Roberto Martinez’s men scored an incredible 43 goals while they conceded just six.
Belgium topped their group with a nine-point lead over Greece, and an eleven-point advantage over third-placed Bosnia. Kevin De Bruyne will be at the centre of the attack pulling the strings and will be looking to continue his impressive form.
As for Mexico, they breezed past their CONCACAF competition to book a spot at Russia next summer. El Tri manager Juan Carlos Osorio is now busy trying to finalize his squad for the World Cup, where Mexico hope to advance past the round of 16.
With one of their standout performer, Dos Santos not in the best of form Mexico will be hoping to scale through this match without blemishes. Dos Santos has cooled off for Mexico over the past few years, most recently scoring in an October 2016 friendly against New Zealand.
Football Betting Prediction.
Belgium have won their last 5 matches and are bound to continue their impressive form
Bet Belgium to win and over 1.5
Japan vs Brazil
12:00 pm, Friday 10th November, Stade Pierre-Mauroy.
Brazil topped the South American World Cup qualification table. Indeed, Brazil won their regional qualification league with a healthy 10-point advantage over second-placed Uruguay. In 18 qualifiers, Brazil won 12, drew 5 and lost just once. Brazil also scored 41 goals in the process, conceding only eleven.
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho is unlikely to be available for Brazil’s friendly against Japan due to a muscle injury, says Brazil’s team doctor, but could play against England four days later.
Japan see this game as vital to their preparations for the big show in Russia and they will be desperate to record what would be their first-ever victory over Brazil.
Football Betting Prediction.
Japan will have to wait a little while longer to record their first victory against a Brazil side that only recorded one loss during their regional qualification.