Portugal vs Latvia: Preview and Prediction

Portugal vs Latvia
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, Group B.
Date: Sunday, 13th November 2016.
Kick-off at 19:45 UK
Venue: Venue: Estadio Algarve.

The European champions Portugal will welcome Latvia to Estadio do Algarve on Sunday night in the game-week 4 of the Europe – World cup qualifiers 2018.

Portugal fell to a defeat at the hands of Switzerland in the wake of the campaign, but have since joined the winning train. They have been banging in goals in their last 2 games scoring 6 in each of them. They defeated Andorra 6-0 at home and Faroe Island 0-6 on the road. Cr7 and his cohorts will aim for another strong win in this one to keep on with the winning streak.

Latvia will enter this game from back to back defeats, and this game seems to be their most difficult fixture. Except for their first game which they won against Andorra, they have been poor in the campaign. They will be praying not to conceded as much as other teams Portugal have preyed upon in the previous game weeks.

Portugal vs Latvia: Head to Head Statistics

Portugal have an excellent record against Latvia in their previous meetings. They have met 4 times previously and Portugal have won all 4 irrespective of the playing ground. Furthermore, Portugal have scored at least 2 goals in each of their games against Latvia. Also, they have kept clean sheets in their last 2 games against Latvia.

Portugal vs Latvia: Prediction

In this game, we expect Latvia to play a high defensive line and try to hold Portugal to a draw. If they can prevent Portugal from scoring early in the game, we are sure the goals will be minimal. However Portugal will make the attacks difficult for Latvia to absorb and just like their Previous two, this might be another goal galore. We are expecting the goal not to be more than 3 considering their previous games. A score line of 2-0 or 3-0 is likely to occur.

Greece vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: Preview and Prediction

Greece vs Bosnia-Herzegovina
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, Group H.
Date: Sunday, 13th November 2016
Kick-off at 19:45 UK
Venue: Karaiskakis Stadium, Piraeus.

Greece have been on an excellent form in this World Cup qualifying campaign, they will be aiming to extend their winning streak as they host Bosnia-Herzegovina at Stadio Georgios Karaiskakis on Sunday night.

Greece missed out Euro 2016 championship, they failed to qualify during the qualification campaign. They performed very bad, finishing below low rated teams like Finland and Faroe Islands. However, things have changed this time around, they have been superb this term, winning 3 games from 3.

Bosnia also were missing in the Euro 2016 just like their host, they lost to Ireland during the playoffs. They kicked of this campaign solidly with a 5-0, but failed to keep up with the pace as they lost 4-0 to Belgium. Furthermore, Bosnia-Herzegovina got back to winning ways last time out, they defeated Cyprus 2-0 at home. A win in this game will tie them on same points as Greece.

Greece vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: Head to Head Statistics

Greece have dominated their meetings against Bosnia-Herzegovina in their previous 7 games. They have won 4 games against Bosnia-Herzegovina, lost once and drawn twice. Greece at home have been unbeaten against Bosnia-Herzegovina, with 2 wins and a draw. They will hope to maintain the good form in this game.

Greece vs Bosnia-Herzegovina: Prediction

The two teams have been good form this qualifying campaign and will fight strong to win this game. We expect the game to be a tight contest as there are no favourite between the two teams. The two ends of the pitch will surely be busy during the game as we expect both teams to score in the game.

Belgium vs Estonia: Preview and Prediction

Belgium vs Estonia
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, Group H.
Date: Sunday, 13th November 2016
Kick-off at 19:45 UK
Venue: King Baudouin Stadium, Brussels.

Impressive Belgium will face off with Estonia on Sunday evening in group H of the World Cup qualifying campaign. Belgium being the leaders of the group H table will look to solidify their position in the top of the table.

Belgium are level on same points with Greece as they are on a winning streak in the ongoing campaign. Belgium will be delighted with their performance, having won 3 games, with 9 points and 13 goals with 3 clean sheets. Their last game was a 6-0 mauling of Gibraltar away from home,

Meanwhile, Estonia 4th in the table with just 3 points, they have lost 2 games and won once. Their only win was against Gibraltar, they did well to win them 4-0 in the game. Estonia’s chances of getting a positive draw in this one is slim, as they are playing the best team in the group.

Belgium vs Estonia: Head to Head statistics

The two teams have played only 4 times in the past, in which Belgium have won on 3 occasions and lost once. Belgium have been without a spot at home against Estonia, they have won their previous 2 games at home. The two teams last played against each other in 2009, a game which Estonia came out victorious.

Belgium vs Estonia: Prediction

Belgium should be able to win this one easily, it’s obvious they are the favourites between the two teams. They have an excellent record, scoring at least 3 goals in their last 3 games. Also Belgium have kept clean sheets in each of their last 3 games.

We expect a total dominant performance from the talented Belgian side and a win by keeping another clean sheet.

Switzerland vs Faroe Islands: Preview and Prediction

Switzerland vs Faroe Islands
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, Group B.
Date: Sunday, 13th November 2016.
Kick-off at 17:00 UK
Venue: Swissporarena, Lucerne.

Switzerland will be hosting Faroe Islands at Swissporarena on Sunday night as they aim for a 4th successive victory in the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign.

Switzerland kicked off the campaign with a 2-0 win against a Ronaldo-less Portugal, and have also won their next two games. They are currently in the first position in group B with 9 points and are ahead of European Champions Portugal. They will come fresh off a 1-2 win over Andorra in their last outing.

Faroe Islands may not be up to Switzerland and Portugal’s Standard, but they haven’t be in a bad state. They have 4 points from a possible 9 in their last 3 games, having won 1 drawn 1 and lost 1. They are currently in 4th spot above Latvia and Andorra.

Switzerland vs Faroe Islands: Head to Head Statistics

• Switzerland and Faroe Islands have met 4 times previously and they were all on World Cup qualifiers platform.
• The Swiss side have won all 4 of their past games against Faroe Islands.
• Switzerland have scored 15 times against Faroe Islands and conceded only two goals.

Switzerland vs Faroe Islands: Prediction

The Swiss side have dominated Faroe Islands in their past meetings and are ready to continue their dominance. Switzerland are no doubt the superior side between the two teams and have more quality in their team. A win is expected from the home team as they did against Portugal and perhaps keep a clean sheet. Switzerland have scored at least 2 goals in each of their last 3 games, we also expect them to get 2 goals or more in this one.

Luxembourg vs Netherlands: Preview and Prediction

Luxembourg vs Netherlands
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, Group A.
Date: Sunday, 13th November 2016.
Kick-off at 17:00 UK
Venue: Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City.

Luxembourg still have the fighting spirit despite being the bottom team in a competitive group A of the 2018 World Cup qualifiers. They will be hosting Netherlands at Stade Josy Barthel on Sunday night.

Luxembourg narrowly lost the first 2 games of the campaign, they lost 4-3 to Bulgaria and 0-1 to Sweden. Later they drew 1-1 against Belarus away from home in the game-week 3 given them a point. They have been impressive upfront having scored in 2 of their 3 games, but have failed to address their backline.

Netherland were among the big teams that missed out on Euro 2016 Championship and they haven’t been superb this time. They have accumulated 4 points from 3 games, having lost 1 drawn 1 and won 1. They are currently 3rd in the group behind France and Sweden. Netherlands may be struggling against big countries, but games like these are always a gift to them.

Luxembourg vs Netherlands: Head to Head Statistics

Netherlands have a good record against Luxembourg in their Previous 13 meetings. They have dominated the game with 11 wins to their name, they have lost 1 and drawn 1. The Dutch’s dominance extended to Luxembourg’s home, they have won 3 of the 4 games and lost once. The most eye-catchy fact is the goal ratio, Netherlands have scored 46 goals and conceded 4 goals against Luxembourg.

Luxembourg vs Netherlands: Prediction

Netherlands may be the favourites in this game, but Luxembourg are not pushovers. Luxembourg have shown great traits at home though they have been poor against bigger teams. It won’t be easy for Netherlands, but they will come out winners in the end. We expect Netherlands to win by 2 goal margin or more.

Hungary vs Andorra: Preview and Prediction

Hungary vs Andorra
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, Group B.
Date: Sunday, 13th November 2016.
Kick-off at 17:00 UK
Venue: Groupama Arena, Budapest.

Hungary will get another chance on winning as they host bottom table team Andorra at Groupama Arena on Sunday night.

Hungary are on the 3rd position of group B with 4 points after 3 games, they have won 1 drawn 1 and lost 1. They are trailing Portugal and Switzerland, while Faroe Islands, Latvia and Visitors Andorra are behind them. Anything less than a win in this game will dash their chances of overtaking Portugal in the group table.

Andorra are at the foot end of the group B table with 0 points after 3 games. They kicked off the campaign losing 0-1 to Latvia, got mauled 6-0 by Portugal and were also defeated 1-2 by Switzerland. They area also not sure of getting a draw in this one, as they are against the 3rd best team in the group. They will be playing for pride in this one as they have no chance of qualifying out of the group.

Hungary vs Andorra: Head to Head Statistics

The two teams have only played twice in the past during Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifiers. The two games were won hugely by Hungary and they also kept clean sheets in both games. Hungary defeated Andorra 0-5 away and 2-0 at home. They will hope to continue the winning streak in this game.

Hungary vs Andorra: Prediction

Hungary should have no problem beating Andorra and we expect them to get a goal frenzy in this one. Though Hungary’s attack is no more as good as it was before, with most of their great players retired, this game presents a good chance for them to improve their goal difference.

The Andorran team will try not to concede much, but getting a draw will be a huge milestone for them.

Cyprus vs Gibraltar: Preview and Prediction

Cyprus vs Gibraltar
2018 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers – Europe, Group H.
Date: Sunday, 13th November 2016
Kick-off at 19:45 UK
Venue: GSP Stadium, Nicosia.

Two teams rocking the bottom of group H table will face each other on Sunday evening at Neo Gsp stadium. The home teams Cyprus will be a lot disappointed with their poor start to the campaign, considering they did better in the Euro 2016 qualification games.

The World Cup qualifiers have already gone sour for the two teams, as they are yet to win a game. They have both lost their first 3 games in the campaign so far. Cyprus lost 3-0 to Belgium, and later lost 2-0 each to both Greece and Bosnia-Herzegovina. Cyprus are now running on a six-game losing streak, scoring only 4 and have conceded 13 goals in the journey. They have a chance of grabbing their first point of the campaign in this game.

Gibraltar are conceded the lowest rated side in the competition, having played their first competitive game in 2014. Gibraltar have never won a competitive game, their only win was Friendly game against Malta. They have lost 18 of their 21 games and they will enter this game as from 17 game winless streak.

Cyprus vs Gibraltar: Head to Head statistics

The two teams are meeting for the first time history and both of them will fight to make a good impression.

Cyprus vs Gibraltar: Prediction

Though the two teams are yet to win a game and are on same point, Cyprus still stand as Favourites in the game. The have more experience than Gibraltar and are also playing at home soil. Both teams have been on the receiving end recently but Gibraltar’s case is worst. They have conceded 24 goals in their last 5 games, scoring just once, Gibraltar have failed to score in 4 of their last 5 games like Cyprus.

Considering the stats above, it is safe to be on Cyprus’ side. We expect Cyprus to win this one though they are not seen as a goal scoring team.