Bulgaria are a team without a head and with a rusty attack. The worst period in the modern history of the national team: an interim coach, three debutants, the defensive captain and the first-choice goalkeeper suspended by the coach’s decision — a rare case when the squad is weakened not only by inj... Show more

The match is being played in a half-empty stadium: UEFA closed sections because of racist chants by Serbian fans, with around 5000 children in the stands. The home-crowd pressure that the White Eagles have come to rely on in Belgrade will not be there. Serbia are in a total crisis: under Paunović, o... Show more

This is a match for 1st place, and both teams need a win. The winner effectively pulls away from Germany and Serbia. Three points give Greece 1st place and a quarter-final; the Greeks, who beat the Germans away, will not be intimidated by Amsterdam. Both defenses are leaky, and that is not a figure ... Show more

Slovenia without Šeško and with a reshaped defense — for a team whose entire game is built on tight defending and counterattacks, the loss of 2 defenders (suspensions) and its best striker is a blow to the very profile of its game. Switzerland is a machine: 13 goals in its last 5 matches with 1 conc... Show more

Moldova at home may sit in a low block and play for 0:0 or 1:0 — they earn few points at home, but also concede few goals in pragmatic matches. If the first goal is scored early and they lead 1:0 by the 60th minute, the match may “close up” — then only a second goal from Kazakhstan can save it.... Show more

Note the nature of Adelaide City's defeats: in every match, the team fights despite a one- or two-goal margin, but consistently concedes more than it scores. APIA are in control at home: Lambert Park is their fortress; last week they put five past Avondale there. Both teams play for goals. Total Ove... Show more

I wouldn't touch it: a straight W2 at 1.13—the price doesn't cover even the small risk of a “San Marino defensive miracle” (they did lose 0:3 to Albania at home). And be cautious with “Both Teams to Score — No” at 1.37: yes, San Marino has never scored against Belarus, but the goal against Albania s... Show more

The Czechs' motivation is not zero, but desperate. They have nothing to lose — 0 points — and there is no point in playing passively: on Sunday, Croatia and England will decide the playoff issue, while the Czechs will almost certainly already be relegated from League A. They will open up, and that i... Show more

My scenario: England breaks down the low block in the first half — a goal in the 1st (Kane or Bellingham), then finishes the job in the second with fresh substitutes (Rogers, Ngumoha). Croatia converts one chance through Baturina or from a set piece — because its counterattacks against a defense wit... Show more

The tastiest detail: both teams have new coaches. Roberto Mancini has returned to Italy, while Zinedine Zidane is in charge of France. Both teams have suffered losses, but of a different nature: ... Show more

I would bet on Belgium, but not as confidently as the line suggests. Arguments: they are superior in terms of squad quality; De Bruyne + Doku + De Ketelaere represent quality that Turkey is not capable of stopping. But there are three factors in the hosts' favor: a new coach (the first-match effect)... Show more

Spain with a handicap -7.5 at 1.75 and IT2O (7) at 1.59–1.63 mean that the bookmakers expect Spain to score 8 goals. This is a very bold price, and here is why it does not hold. ... Show more