When: 18:00
Where: Qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Georgia
Georgia's national team has never finished higher than third place in a World Cup qualifying group since their promising debut at the European Championship. The performances in the Nations League give fans little optimism, after coach Villi Sanoli's team narrowly avoided relegation. Friendly matches against rather weaker opponents also went unconvincingly. Georgia will find it difficult to place in the top two in a group with strong teams like Spain and Turkey.

Turkey
Turkey has not qualified for the World Cup again since their third place in 2002. However, in the current qualification, they show promising signs. Under new coach Vincenzo Montella, the team managed to establish itself in the elite class of the Nations League. They are considered serious competitors to Spain for direct tournament qualification. The positive momentum after two wins against Hungary greatly boosts their confidence.

Injuries
Georgia still has to do without Chakvetadze, who is sidelined with an injury. On Turkey's side, Unal is missing due to injury.

Head-to-head matches
In the six official matches between Georgia and Turkey, the Turks have recorded four wins with only one defeat. The last direct duel at Euro 2024 ended with a 3-1 victory for Turkey, with Georgia frequently struggling defensively and usually conceding multiple goals.

Match prediction
The statistics of head-to-head matches and current form clearly speak in favor of a Turkish win, but Georgia is known to at least score a goal in front of their home crowd. Since both teams show their offensive potential, the bet "Both teams to score: Yes" with odds of 1.60 is very attractive. The Turks have a strong offense that will continuously create chances against Georgia’s defense. At the same time, Georgia has enough quality not to completely shut down even against strong opponents.

My tip: Both teams to score: Yes (1.60)

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

Slovakia
Slovakia is playing as the host in Bratislava and has participated in a World Cup final tournament only once (2010). Although they showed solid performances in the Nations League, the team led by coach Francesco Calzona recently suffered some setbacks, including losses in important matches and weak friendly games against Greece and Israel. The form is not optimal, and Slovakia will find it difficult to keep the strong opponent in check.

Germany
Germany started the World Cup qualification revitalized after the disappointment at the Nations League home final tournament. The team showed a strong group stage performance and defeated Italy 2-1 in the Nations League quarterfinals. Despite some injury absences, coach Julian Nagelsmann has an experienced and talented squad with a strong will to win to secure direct World Cup qualification.

Injuries
Slovakia: Suslov out due to injury. Germany: Goalkeeper ter Stegen, Musiala, Havertz injured; Sane not in the squad.

Head-to-head
The last encounter between the two teams took place at the Euro 2016 in France, where Germany defeated Slovakia 3-0. In most recent matches, Germany consistently scored at least two goals, while Slovakia usually managed to score as well.

Match prediction
The German team appears significantly stronger and is the favorite for the match. After the disappointment in the Nations League Final Four, the team is highly motivated to start the World Cup qualification successfully. Slovakia currently appears out of form and will try everything in front of their home crowd, but Germany’s superiority is likely to be decisive. For these reasons, a German victory is very likely, and with the odds of 1.43, it is an attractive betting option.

My tip: Germany win (1.43)

When: 20:45
Where: World Cup Qualification Europe

Liechtenstein
Liechtenstein has been one of the weakest teams in Europe for years and has never qualified for a major tournament. The team is on a six-game losing streak and has only managed to earn points against Gibraltar, a comparably weak opponent, in recent official matches. With a very limited offensive game and a defensive approach, they rarely surprise strong opponents like Belgium.

Belgium
Under new coach Rudi Garcia, Belgium has adopted a more offensive style of play. Although the results still have room for improvement and a draw against North Macedonia was somewhat surprising, the Red Devils have shown a high scoring rate in recent games. Even without the injured striker Romelu Lukaku, the offense with players like Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard, and Loïs Openda is strong and will pose major problems for Liechtenstein.

Injuries
Belgium is missing Romelu Lukaku, André Onana, Loïc Lukebakio, and Jean-Charles Mangala due to injuries. Liechtenstein has reported no injured players.

Head-to-Head Encounters
Liechtenstein and Belgium have never met in an official match before. However, Liechtenstein's heavy home defeats against other European top teams like Portugal, Germany, Italy, and Spain give a good indication of the expected balance of power.

Game Prediction
Given the clear quality gap and Belgium's offensive approach, we expect a one-sided game with many goals. Belgium has often scored seven goals per game in similar matches against lower-ranked opponents, while Liechtenstein rarely posed a threat. Therefore, we recommend betting on over 4.5 goals with the favorable odds of 1.60, especially since the Belgian offense is very likely to score many goals even without Lukaku.

My tip: Over 4.5 goals (1.60)

When: 20:45
Where: World Cup Qualification Europe

Netherlands
The Netherlands started the World Cup qualification very strongly, having already scored ten goals in two games without conceding any. The team plays an offensive 4-3-3 system and is among the favorites of Group G. Despite occasional defensive issues, the team is in top form at home and has remained unbeaten in the last nine home matches, including six wins with at least a three-goal margin.

Poland
Poland also began the qualification positively but has recently faced difficulties with a defeat in Helsinki. Additionally, several key players are missing due to injuries, including important midfielder Jakub Moder and defenders Davidowicz and Bereszyński. Top striker Robert Lewandowski has also had limited playing time this season, weakening Poland's offensive force.

Injuries
For the Netherlands, Frimpong and Wernman are out due to injuries. Poland has to do without Moder, Bohniewicz, Wieteska, Milik, Bereszyński, and Davidowicz. Especially the absence of Moder and the defenders complicates Poland's defensive work.

Head-to-Head
In recent years, Poland has not recorded a win on Dutch soil – out of five encounters in five years, four ended in losses and one in a draw for Poland. In the last meeting at the European Championship, the Netherlands quickly secured a clear result after falling behind and won 2-1.

Match Prediction
Given the offensive strength of the Netherlands and Poland’s personnel difficulties, a contested match is expected, but it does not necessarily have to bring many goals. The hosts are dangerous in attack but play with discipline, while Poland’s defense is weakened by absences and the team has recently performed poorly away from home. Therefore, a match with fewer than 3.5 goals is very likely.

My tip: Under 3.5 goals (1.50)

When: 16:00
Where: Russian First League

Spartak Kostroma
Spartak Kostroma is the surprise team of the season. The promoted side from the second league impresses with a direct, British-inspired style of play and has won all of their first four matches, three of them with a 2-1 scoreline. Particularly impressive is their away strength, having won all away games so far. The team focuses on fighting spirit, avoiding mistakes, and scoring from set pieces. Although the style is not particularly spectacular, the success makes the fans euphoric.

Ural
Ural currently sits at the top of the First League table and recently showed great form with a 2-0 home win against Fakel. The team possesses great quality and plays boldly and dominantly under coach Miroslav Romashchenko. Their home winning streak has extended to four victories, and despite missing key players, the squad has demonstrated depth and class. Ural is the clear favorite and main contender for promotion.

Injuries
Spartak Kostroma must do without Lyakh and Kiselev (both injured). Ural is missing Bardachev, Malkevich (both called up to the national team), and Zheleznov (injured). Despite some absences, Ural is well stocked.

Head-to-head
The direct encounter will show whether Spartak can take points from the favorite Ural. So far, however, Ural has been the in-form team and is regarded as the clear favorite.

Match forecast
We expect a hard-fought but rather low-scoring game. Spartak will try to make it difficult to take the lead, especially at home, by putting in a lot of effort and fighting spirit. Although Ural has the better offense, they are also known for their solid defense. The betting odds of 1.40 for under 2.5 goals reflect the view that the game will not produce many goals. The compactness of both teams and the fact that Spartak has already won many games by narrow margins speak in favor of a low-scoring encounter.

My tip: Under 2.5 goals (1.40)