Friday’s schedule brings a full slate of UEFA and CONCACAF qualifiers as teams fight for places on the road to the 2026 World Cup. Heavyweights such as Germany, Netherlands, and Croatia headline the card, while regional sides from the Americas provide late-night opportunities for value seekers.
Germany travel to Luxembourg as overwhelming favourites. The hosts have improved but remain outmatched by a side full of attacking options. Expect control from the start.
Betting guide: Straight Germany win is the safe banker.
Pool tip: Germany only.
Two disciplined outfits meet in what could be one of the tighter fixtures of the night. Slovakia are stronger at home, but Northern Ireland’s counter-attack can steal results.
Betting guide: Slovakia slight edge; cover the draw.
Pool tip: Slovakia / Draw.
Finland rarely drop points in Helsinki and should dictate the game. Malta will defend deep and aim to keep the score low.
Betting guide: Finland banker; consider low-scoring markets for side play.
Pool tip: Finland.
A high-profile clash between two attacking teams. The Netherlands arrive as favourites but Poland at home are always dangerous.
Betting guide: Netherlands to win narrowly; draw insurance advisable.
Pool tip: Netherlands / Draw.
One-sided matchup expected. Croatia’s technical control and home advantage should deliver comfortably.
Betting guide: Croatia banker.
Pool tip: Croatia.
Montenegro have better individual quality and more tournament experience. Gibraltar’s home ground offers little resistance at this level.
Betting guide: Montenegro clear favourite; low-margin banker.
Pool tip: Montenegro.
Evenly balanced opener in Paramaribo. El Salvador’s experience gives them a slight edge, but Suriname’s home record can’t be ignored.
Betting guide: El Salvador / Draw safest.
Pool tip: El Salvador / Draw.
Panama are in strong regional form and should handle Guatemala if they avoid complacency.
Betting guide: Panama to win, though late-night kick-off adds volatility.
Pool tip: Panama.
Curaçao have pace and depth; Bermuda’s home field offers minimal edge.
Betting guide: Curaçao banker.
Pool tip: Curaçao.
Caribbean derby with intensity guaranteed. Jamaica’s European-based players give them the upper hand, but Trinidad remain unpredictable at home.
Betting guide: Jamaica favourite; include draw cover.
Pool tip: Jamaica / Draw.
Costa Rica’s discipline and experience should prevail. Haiti are athletic but vulnerable defensively.
Betting guide: Costa Rica banker.
Pool tip: Costa Rica.
Regional familiarity means a cagey start. Honduras possess greater attacking structure.
Betting guide: Honduras to win; safer play Honduras / Draw.
Pool tip: Honduras / Draw.
Play your pools on Soccer Kings and TAB — mix safe favourites with smart covers and stay tuned for more qualifier updates throughout the weekend.