Today's Predictions

While Lithuania will be fired up to face their neighbours, passion can't make up for the enormous difference in individual talent that Poland has.

This is a classic 'win to nil' and handicap situation. The question isn't if the Netherlands will win at home, but by what margin and with what level of defensive comfort

The Galaxy's formidable home record against FC Dallas, combined with their superior attacking quality and recent offensive form, should prove decisive. While FC Dallas's young attackers may find opportunities against LA's occasionally vulnerable defense, the Galaxy's firepower led by Riqui Puig and Dejan Joveljić should ultimately overwhelm the visitors.

While both teams will be desperate for maximum points, their recent defensive vulnerabilities and attacking inconsistencies suggest they may cancel each other out. Chad's home advantage should see them find the net, but Central African Republic's superior individual quality and attacking threat should ensure they return home with at least a point from this challenging away fixture.

The Chipolopolo's impressive home record against Niger, combined with their superior attacking quality and renewed confidence under new management, should prove decisive. Zambia's creative midfield and pace in wide areas should create numerous opportunities against Niger's defense, while their organized backline is likely to maintain a clean sheet against Niger's limited attacking threat.

This is a revenge game. Expect a focused, professional, and ruthless performance from a superior Ghana side at their home fortress.

While the Faroe Islands' impressive home form and defensive organization will make this a challenging encounter, Czechia's superior technical quality and attacking options should ultimately prove decisive.

The quality disparity between these squads is astronomical, with Croatia boasting numerous Champions League-level players while Gibraltar relies primarily on semi-professional and amateur footballers. Croatia's technical superiority, creative midfield, and attacking versatility should overwhelm Gibraltar's defense from multiple angles, with the hosts likely to score consistently throughout the match while maintaining a comfortable clean sheet.

While both teams have struggled immensely in recent years, Cyprus's superior technical quality and experience against higher-level opposition should prove decisive. The visitors' professional approach and greater attacking threat should see them secure a relatively comfortable victory, though San Marino's defensive organization may limit the damage.

The Danes' formidable home record and superior attacking quality should prove decisive against a Greek side that, while defensively organized, may struggle to contain Denmark's multifaceted attack over 90 minutes.

A classic international mismatch where a North African fortress and a global superstar make it a question of 'how many?' rather than 'who wins?

The Tartan Army's impressive home form and superior squad quality should prove decisive against a Belarusian side that has struggled for results away from home. Scotland's organized defensive structure is likely to neutralize Belarus's limited attacking threat, while their creative midfield and set-piece prowess should create enough opportunities to secure a comfortable victory.

This is a true 50/50 game where picking an outright winner is a risky proposition. The value lies in betting on the clash of styles and the historical trend of both teams being able to hurt each other.

Hot tip

Trust the gulf in class. Burkina Faso's professional quality, power, and European-based talent will be far too much for a poor-travelling Ethiopian side.