Albania vs. Italy
Spain are sitting 1st in the standings and are automatically qualified at the World Cup in Russia next year and Italy secured their 2nd spot and will play the playoffs. Italy should bounce back after being held to a 1-1 draw at home by FYR Macedonia and win this last group stage fixture away in Albania. Without any hopes to qualify further Albania are not an easy opponent when playing on their but the experience and the better skills should prevail in this match and Italy should win the three points. Italy won their last 2 mutual encounters against Albania without conceding a single goal in the process. Italy are the better team, they have quality in all the fields but this match is not a walk in the park for the team led by Giampiero Ventura. Albania will enter this match motivated to earn a positive result and we don’t expect them to lose with more than 1 goal margin.
Best pick for the match: Albania to win with +1.25 AH at 1.7 with Unibet.
Ukraine vs. Croatia
This match is a must home for the home side. Both teams are equal on points and are sharing the 2nd place in the standings with 17 points each, but Croatia are happy also with a draw as they won the reverse match on their turf 1-0 plus they have less goals conceded than their rivals. This game will decide the 2nd place in the group and the team qualified for the playoffs. If we are talking about their form, Ukraine should win as they enter this match on the back of 5 win in their last 7 qualifying matches. But if we take the players one by one, Croatia are the favourites in this match and should at least return home with 1 point. These two sides have played eight head to head with Ukraine winning just one game. Ukraine will be forced to attack from the start and push for the victory so they will leave gaps in their defense. Croatia’s attacking firepower is huge and we don’t expect them to lose this match.
Best pick for the match: Croatia to win with DNB (Draw No Bet) at 1.89 with Bet365.
Wales vs. Ireland
This is another crucial match in which both teams are fighting for the playoff place or, why not, for the 1st spot in the group. Wales are sitting 2nd in the standings with 17 points, just 1 point behind Serbia but they have Ireland in 3rd place breathing down their necks with just 1 point behind. Wales and Ireland enter this match on the back of two great wins, 0-1 away in Georgia and 2-0 home with Moldova respectively. The reverse match ended in a goalless draw but we don’t expect the same outcome. Ireland are forced to win the three points and we might see a goal-fest with both teams finding the back of the net.
Best pick for the match: Over 2 goals AH at 1.8 with BetVictor.
Iceland vs. Kosovo
Iceland are about to achieve a milestone and to qualify the first time in their history at the World Cup. They destroyed Turkey 3-0 on the road and they are sitting 1st in the standings with 19 points. This match is a must win for them if they want to secure the top spot. They enter this match full of confidence are very determined to solve the match as quick as possible. They should be able to give their fans something to cheer for ad win this last match in style.
Best pick for the match: Iceland to win with -2.5 AH at 1.92.
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