UEFA World Cup Qualifiers - Round 9 - Score Predictions & Best Bets

Norway vs Estonia

Norway’s attack, led by their stars, should easily overwhelm an Estonia side struggling for form.

Prediction: Norway 3-0 Estonia

Best bet: Norway to win & clean sheet

Armenia vs Hungary

Hungary have been strong in qualifying, while Armenia’s defence remains inconsistent. Expect a disciplined Hungarian performance.

Prediction: Armenia 1-2 Hungary

Best bet: Hungary to win & both teams to score

Azerbaijan vs Iceland

Azerbaijan are organised but lack attacking quality. Iceland’s experience in Europe should get them the edge.

Prediction: Azerbaijan 0-1 Iceland

Best bet: Iceland to win & under 2.5 goals

England vs Serbia

England at Wembley should dominate, but Serbia’s attacking talent makes them dangerous on counters.

Prediction: England 3-1 Serbia

Best bet: England to win & over 2.5 goals

Moldova vs Italy

Italy will control possession and create plenty. Moldova may defend deep but can’t hold out for long.

Prediction: Moldova 0-3 Italy

Best bet: Italy to win & clean sheet

Ireland vs Portugal

Ireland will battle hard at home, but Portugal’s front line is too sharp. Expect goals but Portugal to pull away.

Prediction: Ireland 1-3 Portugal

Best bet: Portugal to win & both teams to score

France vs Ukraine

France at home rarely slip up; Ukraine solid but lack finishing quality at this level.

Prediction: France 2-0 Ukraine

Best bet: France to win & under 3.5 goals

Andorra vs Albania

Albania are well-drilled and far more clinical. Andorra might hold early, but class will tell.

Prediction: Andorra 0-2 Albania

Best bet: Albania to win to nil

Finland vs Malta

Finland’s home form makes them firm favourites; Malta defend deep but offer little threat.

Prediction: Finland 2-0 Malta

Best bet: Finland to win & under 3.5 goals

Croatia vs Faroe Islands

Croatia should cruise here. Expect complete control and multiple goals.

Prediction: Croatia 4-0 Faroe Islands

Best bet: Croatia to win & over 3.5 goals

Slovakia vs Northern Ireland

Slovakia are difficult to beat at home; Northern Ireland resilient but limited in attack.

Prediction: Slovakia 1-0 Northern Ireland

Best bet: Slovakia to win & under 2.5 goals

Luxembourg vs Germany

Germany will dominate, though Luxembourg may score from a set-piece.

Prediction: Luxembourg 1-3 Germany

Best bet: Germany to win & both teams to score

Gibraltar vs Montenegro

Montenegro should comfortably secure all three points against a defensive Gibraltar side.

Prediction: Gibraltar 0-2 Montenegro

Best bet: Montenegro to win & under 3 goals

Poland vs Netherlands

Poland at home will push forward, but the Dutch attack should have too much quality.

Prediction: Poland 1-2 Netherlands

Best bet: Netherlands to win & both teams to score

Kazakhstan vs Belgium

Belgium’s attacking strength will likely prove decisive even on a tricky away trip.

Prediction: Kazakhstan 0-3 Belgium

Best bet: Belgium to win & clean sheet

Türkiye vs Bulgaria

Turkey at home are passionate and attack-minded; Bulgaria compact but lacking a goal threat.

Prediction: Türkiye 2-0 Bulgaria

Best bet: Türkiye to win & under 3.5 goals

Liechtenstein vs Wales

Wales will dominate but may find Liechtenstein stubborn early on.

Prediction: Liechtenstein 0-2 Wales

Best bet: Wales to win & clean sheet

Georgia vs Spain

Spain’s technical quality will shine, though Georgia could sneak a goal through quick counters.

Prediction: Georgia 1-3 Spain

Best bet: Spain to win & over 2.5 goals

Cyprus vs Austria

Austria more cohesive and attacking; Cyprus at home offer little going forward.

Prediction: Cyprus 0-2 Austria

Best bet: Austria to win & clean sheet

Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Romania

Two evenly matched sides; Bosnia strong at home, Romania solid defensively.

Prediction: Bosnia 1-1 Romania

Best bet: Both teams to score

Denmark vs Belarus

Denmark will dominate the ball and create plenty of chances against a deep Belarus block.

Prediction: Denmark 3-0 Belarus

Best bet: Denmark to win & clean sheet

Slovenia vs Kosovo

A balanced matchup; Slovenia have slightly more attacking quality and home advantage.

Prediction: Slovenia 2-1 Kosovo

Best bet: Slovenia to win & both teams to score

Greece vs Scotland

A tight and physical contest; Greece defensively solid, Scotland resilient and organised.

Prediction: Greece 1-1 Scotland

Best bet: Draw & under 2.5 goals

Switzerland vs Sweden

Two technical sides; Switzerland at home likely to edge possession, Sweden sharp on the break.

Prediction: Switzerland 2-2 Sweden

Best bet: Both teams to score & over 2.5 goals

Final Thoughts

Matchday 9 in the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers is packed with decisive fixtures that could shape qualification. Expect the big nations, France, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, and Spain, to win comfortably, while clashes like Poland vs Netherlands and Switzerland vs Sweden should bring fireworks. Look for value in both teams to score markets in the more balanced ties, and as always, check confirmed line-ups before placing bets