When: 20:45
Where: Qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – Europe

Czech Republic
The Czech national team is showing an impressive performance: seven games unbeaten, including five wins and two draws. Especially strong at home, the team has eight consecutive home victories, seven of them in Plzeň. In the current qualification, they scored six goals in two games, with Patrick Schick clearly leading the top scorers list with three goals. Defensively, the Czech Republic is solid as well, having conceded only one goal so far.

Montenegro
Montenegro also started with two wins, but against weaker opponents such as Gibraltar and the Faroe Islands. The team dreams of their first World Cup appearance and sees a realistic chance in the group. However, the direct encounters tell a clear story: five consecutive defeats against the Czech Republic, including heavy losses like 0-3 and 1-4. Montenegro’s away record is mixed, with three losses in their last five matches on the road.

Injuries
The Czech Republic has no serious absences and can therefore field their best lineup. For Montenegro, Stevan Jovetić is notable as a key player, whose experience and goal instinct are very important for offensive actions.

Head-to-Head
The last three encounters between the Czech Republic and Montenegro ended with an overall score of 10-1 in favor of the Czechs. In 2019, Montenegro lost both home and away matches 0-3, followed by a 1-4 defeat in 2023. These statistics underline the clear dominance of the Czech Republic.

Match Prediction
With home advantage in Plzeň and a psychological edge, the Czechs are clear favorites. Montenegro will be motivated, but their defensive weaknesses and lack of experience against stronger opponents speak against them. Expect a confident victory for the hosts by at least two goals. Patrick Schick could extend his goal tally in the qualifiers, while Jovetić may have limited chances. Montenegro faces the risk of their first points dropped in the campaign.

My tip: Win Czech Republic (1.38)

When: 20:45
Where: Qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup – Europe

Gibraltar
The Gibraltar national team is currently ranked 196th in the FIFA World Rankings and has not yet secured a win in World Cup qualification. In the current qualifying round, they have already suffered two defeats, including a heavy 0-4 loss against the Czech Republic. The statistics in World Cup qualifications are sobering: 22 losses in 22 games, 21 of them conceding at least three goals. Nevertheless, the team is showing progress in the UEFA Nations League with a streak of four games without defeat (one win, three draws). The hopes in attack rest mainly on Liam Walker, who has scored three times in the last six games.

Croatia
Croatia, third place in the last World Cup, start the qualifiers late due to participation in the Nations League. Despite difficulties in away games (four games without a win), the team has enough quality to dominate the group. Coach Zlatko Dalic emphasizes the importance of a focused performance, especially in the fight for first place. The only previous encounter with Gibraltar in 2015 ended with a convincing 4-0 victory. The experienced Luka Modric remains a key player despite his age and can significantly influence the game.

Injuries
There is no information on injuries. However, Croatia might be dealing with some tiredness among a few players due to the recently completed club season. Gibraltar is expected to field their best lineup.

Head-to-Head
The only meeting so far took place on June 7, 2015, ending in a clear 4-0 win for Croatia.

Match Prediction
It is unlikely that Gibraltar can resist the technically and physically superior Croatia. Despite Croatia’s weakness in away matches, the class difference is significant. Due to Gibraltar’s vulnerable defense and Croatia’s will to win at the start of the qualifiers, a high-scoring game is expected. Therefore, we recommend betting on over 3.5 goals with odds of 1.45.

My Tip: Over 3.5 goals (1.45)

When: 22:30
Where: Qualification for the 2026 World Cup - South America

Colombia
The Colombian national team under the leadership of Nestor Lorenzo started the World Cup qualification promisingly but recently had to endure significant setbacks. After three consecutive losses, the team could only manage a 2-2 draw against Paraguay in the last home game and is currently in sixth place, five points away from the playoff zone. The painful absence from the 2022 World Cup still lingers, and no more mistakes are allowed. Traditionally, Colombia shows a strong performance at home, even though the last two home games remained winless. The absence of Luis Díaz due to suspension and the injury of Luis Sinisterra weaken the offense, but players like James Rodríguez and Jefferson Lerma provide quality in midfield and control over the game.

Peru
Peru is in a deep crisis. The team has not yet won any away games in the qualification and has not scored a single goal in seven away matches. Under the new coach Óscar Ibañez, this negative streak continued; the first two games under his leadership were lost. The average age in the team is high, with key players such as Luis Advíncula, Carlos Zambrano, and Paolo Guerrero being over 30 years old. The absence of the injured Miguel Trauco further weakens the defense, and the team appears slow and unable to effectively compete against stronger opponents.

Injuries
Colombia has to do without Luis Díaz and Luis Sinisterra. Additionally, defenders Juan Cabal, Yerson Mosquera, Santiago Arias, Johan Mojica, and Carlos Cuesta are missing. Peru also has absences: Miguel Trauco, Wilder Cartagena, and Alexander Callens are unavailable.

Head-to-head encounters
In the last four direct encounters, Peru has only suffered one defeat. However, the current form of both teams differs greatly. Colombia remains the favorite despite setbacks, especially due to the home advantage. The Peruvian offense is a weakness, as no goals have been scored away so far.

Match prediction
Colombia has good chances to get back on the winning track. Despite the absence of Díaz and Sinisterra, the home team has enough quality to defeat a weak Peruvian side. Peru has not improved under Ibañez and will hardly be able to impose their own style on the game.

My tip: Under 2.5 goals (1.85)

When: 21:00
Where: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers North and Central America

Antigua and Barbuda
Antigua and Barbuda has so far only earned one point in qualification Group A and is, together with the Bermuda Islands, at the bottom of the table. The team's defensive performance is weak; on average, they concede 2.1 goals per game, which increases the opponent's chances.

Cuba
Cuba currently occupies second place in the group and recently lost to their main competitor Honduras. The Cuban team has mostly had the upper hand in head-to-head matches and has won four of the last five encounters.

Injuries
No specific information on injuries is available.

Head-to-Head Matches
Out of the last five meetings, Cuba has won four. Additionally, Cuba has scored at least two goals in each of the last four matches against Antigua and Barbuda.

Match Prediction
Given the previous performances, the favorable head-to-head record, and the vulnerable defense of Antigua and Barbuda, betting on a Cuban victory is recommended. The odds of 1.55 also offer a good risk-reward ratio; therefore, the recommendation is clear: Cuba to win.

My tip: Cuba to win (1.55)