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WHO: Ukraine v England
WHERE: Ukraine
WHEN: Tuesday 10 Sept @ 19.45 (bst)
KEY STAT: Ukraine have kept four straight clean sheets
VERDICT: England beat Ukraine at Euro 2012 in a controversial contest and it could be time for revenge. Ukraine are playing exceptionally well - their recent results include convincing victories away to Poland and Montenegro - and England’s injury-hit side may be about to lose top spot in the qualifying section.
PICK: Ukraine @ 2/1
WHO: Austria v Republic of Ireleand
WHERE: Austria
WHEN: Tuesday 10 Sept @ 19.45 (bst)
KEY STAT: Twelve of Austria’s last 16 matches have featured over 2.5 goals
VERDICT: Ireland’s World Cup qualification dreams look over following on from Friday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Sweden and they have no choice but to attack in Austria. That could lead to them being vulnerable defensively in a game both teams need to win and the goals can flow in a high-scoring contest.
PICKS: Both teams to score @ 5/6 and Over 2.5 goals @ even money
WHO: Luxemburg v Northern Ireland
WHERE: Luxemburg
WHEN: Tuesday 10 Sept @ 19.15 (bst)
KEY STAT: Northern Ireland’s last away win was in September 2010
VERDICT: Northern Ireland have achieved some fantastic results against the big boys - they drew in Portugal and beat Russia - but this squad can’t be trusted to overcome the minnows. They managed only a 1-1 draw with Luxembourg in the reverse fixture and the bans to Chris Brunt and Kyle Lafferty are also problematic.
PICK: Draw @11/5
WHO: Macedonia v Scotland
WHERE: Macedonia
WHEN: Tuesday 10 Sept @ 19.30 (bst)
KEY STAT: Macedonia have won six of their last ten home games
VERDICT: Scotland are improving under Gordon Strachan but this looks a tough match and Macedonia are fancied to make it three home wins on the spin this season. The hosts have already overcome Bulgaria and Wales and Scotland have conceded at least twice in four of their last five fixtures.
PICK: Macedonia @ 6/5
WHO: Wales v Serbia
WHERE: Wales
WHEN: Tuesday 10 Sept @ 19.45 (bst)
KEY STAT: Wales have kept one clean sheet in their last 13 matches
VERDICT: These two teams are just playing out time with neither in with a chance of qualifying for Brazil and the draw looks the bet. Wales are defensively suspect and missing the calming influence of Ashley Williams but Serbia also have three players banned which could blunt their attacking intentions.
PICK: Draw @ 23/10
WHERE: Ukraine
WHEN: Tuesday 10 Sept @ 19.45 (bst)
KEY STAT: Ukraine have kept four straight clean sheets
VERDICT: England beat Ukraine at Euro 2012 in a controversial contest and it could be time for revenge. Ukraine are playing exceptionally well - their recent results include convincing victories away to Poland and Montenegro - and England’s injury-hit side may be about to lose top spot in the qualifying section.
PICK: Ukraine @ 2/1
WHO: Austria v Republic of Ireleand
WHERE: Austria
WHEN: Tuesday 10 Sept @ 19.45 (bst)
KEY STAT: Twelve of Austria’s last 16 matches have featured over 2.5 goals
VERDICT: Ireland’s World Cup qualification dreams look over following on from Friday’s 2-1 defeat at home to Sweden and they have no choice but to attack in Austria. That could lead to them being vulnerable defensively in a game both teams need to win and the goals can flow in a high-scoring contest.
PICKS: Both teams to score @ 5/6 and Over 2.5 goals @ even money
WHO: Luxemburg v Northern Ireland
WHERE: Luxemburg
WHEN: Tuesday 10 Sept @ 19.15 (bst)
KEY STAT: Northern Ireland’s last away win was in September 2010
VERDICT: Northern Ireland have achieved some fantastic results against the big boys - they drew in Portugal and beat Russia - but this squad can’t be trusted to overcome the minnows. They managed only a 1-1 draw with Luxembourg in the reverse fixture and the bans to Chris Brunt and Kyle Lafferty are also problematic.
PICK: Draw @11/5
WHO: Macedonia v Scotland
WHERE: Macedonia
WHEN: Tuesday 10 Sept @ 19.30 (bst)
KEY STAT: Macedonia have won six of their last ten home games
VERDICT: Scotland are improving under Gordon Strachan but this looks a tough match and Macedonia are fancied to make it three home wins on the spin this season. The hosts have already overcome Bulgaria and Wales and Scotland have conceded at least twice in four of their last five fixtures.
PICK: Macedonia @ 6/5
WHO: Wales v Serbia
WHERE: Wales
WHEN: Tuesday 10 Sept @ 19.45 (bst)
KEY STAT: Wales have kept one clean sheet in their last 13 matches
VERDICT: These two teams are just playing out time with neither in with a chance of qualifying for Brazil and the draw looks the bet. Wales are defensively suspect and missing the calming influence of Ashley Williams but Serbia also have three players banned which could blunt their attacking intentions.
PICK: Draw @ 23/10
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