Finland vs. Slovenia (Friday, 5.00pm)
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Finland and Slovenia will resume their respective bids for Euro 2024 qualification when they lock horns at the Helsinki Olympic Stadium on Friday evening.
Boasting a 100% record after two matches, Slovenia find themselves at the summit of Group H – three points clear of Finland, Denmark, Kazakhstan and Northern Ireland.
We say: Finland 1-2 Slovenia
While Finland have managed to win just three of their last 15 games, Slovenia have lost only two of their previous 14, so we expect the visitors to extend their winning streak by notching a narrow victory in Helsinki.
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Malta vs. England (Friday, 7.45pm)
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First meets last in Friday's Euro 2024 qualifying Group C battle in Ta' Qali, as minnows Malta welcome England to the National Stadium.
The hosts sit rock bottom of the section with two defeats next to their name so far, while Gareth Southgate's charges lead the way on the back of successive wins over Italy and Ukraine in March.
We say: Malta 0-5 England
Luxembourg may have fallen short against Malta's defence-heavy setup last week, and England will be far from full strength due to injuries and European fatigue, but such factors will no doubt pale into insignificance on Friday.
Even if Southgate puts out a slightly altered XI, it should only be a case of how many goals England can amass, and we can envisage the Three Lions producing a five-star display to maintain their grip on first place.
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N. Macedonia vs. Ukraine (Friday, 7.45pm)
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On the back of an all-action 3-3 draw with Germany, Ukraine aim to pick up their first win in Euro 2024 qualifying Group C when they travel to North Macedonia on Friday.
Sergiy Rebrov's men sit fourth in the section thanks to their opening loss to England, while their hosts saw off Malta by a 2-1 scoreline to start on the right foot.
We say: North Macedonia 1-2 Ukraine
While Germany dominated the possession and shooting statistical columns against Ukraine, Rebrov's side punished their hosts' lackadaisical defending and can be relied upon to do the same against a waning North Macedonia outfit.
The manner of the hosts' wins over the Faroe Islands and Malta in March were far from convincing, and we can only picture Ukraine ending the Lynxes' winning sequence to kick-start their bid for a top-two finish.
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Greece vs. Rep. Ireland (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Republic of Ireland will be looking to open their account in Group B of Euro 2024 Qualifying when they travel to the OPAP Arena in Athens to face Greece on Friday.
The two nations are separated by just three places in the FIFA world rankings, with the Boys in Green sitting 49th in the current standings and the Piratiko positioned three places further back in 52nd.
We say: Greece 2-1 Republic of Ireland
Stephen Kenny has urged his Republic of Ireland side to claim a 'historic away victory' on Friday, but coming out on top against a Greece side who boast an impressive home record could prove challenging.
A tight affair could be on the cards in Athens, but we believe the hosts will do enough to claim maximum points and maintain their prefect start in Group B.
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Gibraltar vs. France (Friday, 7.45pm)
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France will endeavour to maintain their perfect start to Euro 2024 Qualifying when they travel to the Estadio Algarve in Portugal to face Gibraltar in Group B on Friday.
This fixtures sees two nations at almost directly opposite ends of the FIFA world rankings come face-to-face, with last year's losing World Cup finalists France ranked second while Gibraltar are down in 201st position out of 211 nations.
We say: Gibraltar 0-5 France
It would take a bold punter to back against France on Friday considering the significant gulf in quality between the two nations.
Just a draw for Gibraltar would go down as one of the greatest results in their history, but we expect Les Bleus to come away with a comprehensive victory and extend their lead at the top of Group B.
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Wales vs. Armenia (Friday, 7.45pm)
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The Cardiff City Stadium is the venue for Wales's Euro 2024 qualification clash with Armenia on Friday evening.
Rob Page's side are unbeaten after two games in qualifying, while their visitors seek to get points on board after losing their opening fixture.
We say: Wales 1-0 Armenia
Wales are expected to secure a hard-fought win over Armenia to hold on to first place in their group, even if a high-scoring encounter is unlikely, going by previous home results in Euro qualifying.
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Latvia vs. Turkey (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Latvia seek to get points on board when they welcome Turkey to Skonto Stadium in Friday's Euro 2024 qualifying encounter.
Dainis Kazakevics's team were beaten 1-0 by Wales in their opening fixture of Group D, while Turkey fell 2-0 at home to Croatia in their last match.
We say: Latvia 2-2 Turkey
Only a 99th-minute winning goal the last time both nations met prevented a sixth straight draw between Latvia and Turkey.
That result seemed anomalous, and a score draw could be on the cards in Friday's encounter at Skonto Stadium.
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Denmark vs. N. Ireland (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Denmark welcome Northern Ireland to Copenhagen's Parken Stadium on Friday night as qualification for Euro 2024 resumes.
With two games in the books, the teams are locked on three points in Group H, while Slovenia sit atop the standings with a 100% record.
We say: Denmark 2-0 Northern Ireland
There is no hiding the fact that Denmark have struggled for consistency in recent months, but Friday's clash with Northern Ireland provides the Red and Whites with the ideal opportunity to return to winning ways and lay down a marker in Group H.
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San Marino vs. Kazakhstan (Friday, 7.45pm)
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San Marino will go in search of their first-ever competitive victory when they host Kazakhstan in Euro 2024 qualifying on Friday evening.
As expected, the perennial minnows find themselves rooted to the foot of Group H after two matches, while Kazakhstan occupy third place.
We say: San Marino 0-3 Kazakhstan
San Marino invariably aim to avoid defeat instead of going all out to win, meaning that Fabrizio Costantini will likely set his team up for another damage-limitation job on Friday.
Given that San Marino have scored a solitary goal in their previous 11 outings, Kazakhstan look destined to claim a clean-sheet victory over the world's lowest-ranked national team.
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Andorra vs. Switzerland (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Switzerland will be bidding to make it three wins from their opening three Euro 2024 qualification matches when they take on Andorra in Group I on Friday night.
A-Team have beaten Belarus and Israel in their first two games in the section to move to the summit, while Andorra have lost to Romania and drawn with Kosovo in their opening two matches.
We say: Andorra 0-3 Switzerland
Switzerland will be expecting to put another three points on the board here, and we are finding it very difficult to back anything other than a comfortable away success. A-Team have superior quality all across the pitch and should be far too strong for their opponents on Friday night.
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Belarus vs. Israel (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Both Belarus and Israel will be bidding to record their first victories in Group I when they continue their Euro 2024 qualification campaigns with a contest on Friday night.
Belarus are currently bottom of the section on zero points from their first two games, while Israel are just ahead in fifth, having picked up one point from their opening two matches.
We say: Belarus 1-1 Israel
This is a huge game for both sides at this stage of the group, and we are expecting a tight match on Friday evening. A case can be made for either to win it, but we are ultimately backing a low-scoring draw.
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Kosovo vs. Romania (Friday, 7.45pm)
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Romania will be aiming to move onto nine points from three matches in Group I when they continue their Euro 2024 qualification campaign against Kosovo on Friday night.
The visitors have beaten Andorra and Belarus in their opening two matches in the section to sit second behind Switzerland, while Kosovo are third, boasting two points from their opening two games.
We say: Kosovo 1-1 Romania
Romania will be bidding to move onto nine points in the section, but Kosovo are more than capable of picking up a positive result here. The home side have drawn each of their last four matches, including their first two in the section, and we can see another stalemate taking place here.
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