The international break shows no signs of slowing down, with fixtures coming thick and fast as national teams battle it out across the globe. Today brings yet another packed schedule filled with high-stakes qualifiers, intense rivalries and exciting friendlies that promise plenty of action for football fans.
We take a closer look at a selection of these matches and highlighting our best booking codes (odds at time of writing):
Lesotho vs Nigeria
Nigeria will be extremely motivated heading into this clash with Lesotho as their chance of qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup hangs in the balance.
The Super Eagles almost certainly require six points from their final two games, as well as hoping for both Benin and South Africa to drop points in their remaining two fixtures, leaving a confident victory against Lesotho of paramount importance before facing Benin in a crucial final-day clash.
While these two sides drew 1-1 in the reverse fixture, Nigeria are usually dominant in this fixture, with four wins from five meetings, as well as 11 goals scored in that time, and we expect the Super Eagles to be back to their best and secure a commanding win in this one.
Nigeria to win & over 2.5 goals, 1.51 – Book Here
Sweden vs Switzerland
Sweden have had a disappointing start to their UEFA group B World Cup qualifiers, losing one and drawing one of their two fixtures, leaving them in third place and already five points behind leaders Switzerland.
That leaves this match-up as already vital in the race to finish top and secure automatic qualification to the World Cup, meaning both sides will be highly motivated heading into the encounter.
While Switzerland have won both of their matches so far, Sweden have lost just one of their last nine matches at their home ground, and we expect their home strength to shine once again here as we predict a home win.
Sweden to win, 2.40 – Book Here
Germany vs Luxembourg
Germany are major favourites heading into this clash with Luxembourg, and they will be hoping for a statement victory as they aim to correct an underwhelming start in their UEFA FIFA World Cup qualifiers.
Julian Nagelsmann’s side are third in the standings with three points after one win and one defeat, losing 2-0 to Slovakia, leaving them three points behind the group leaders, meaning maximum points in their final four matches could be needed to secure an automatic qualification to the World Cup.
A clash with Luxembourg offers the ideal chance for Germany to build form and confidence, with Luxembourg defeated in each of their first two matches, while they have failed to win any of their last five outings.
Furthermore, Germany have won all of the last six encounters with Luxembourg, including back-to-back 7-0 wins in their most recent clashes, leading us to predict another significant victory with several goals scored.
Germany to win & over 3.5 goals, 1.68 – Book Here
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France vs Azerbaijan
Kylian Mbappe is undoubtedly France’s first-choice striker option, but the Real Madrid star is a major doubt to appear against Azerbaijan after coming into the international break nursing an ankle injury.
The forward has taken part in limited training with the French national team, leaving the striker unlikely to start or feature against Azerbaijan, meaning Hugo Ekitike is expected to step in as the starting forward option.
Ekitike is certainly an adept backup option, especially given the Liverpool striker has enjoyed a sensational start to the campaign for his new club, already netting five goals and registering one assist in 10 appearances.
That includes three goals in his first three matches and two in his last four outings, leaving the striker in strong form heading into this clash with Azerbaijan, who have already conceded a significant six goals in just two World Cup qualifying matches.
Given France are expected to dominate and create plenty of chances against Azerbaijan, combined with Ekitike’s clinical start to the campaign, we expect the new Liverpool striker to get on the scoresheet here.
Hugo Ekitike to score anytime, 1.40 – Book Here
Combined Booking Code: 3JYLYMP
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