The Czech Republic are gearing up for their first World Cup in 20 years and they should be able to beat Guatemala with plenty of room to spare. Guatemala were hammered 7-0 by Algeria in their last game and the Czechs are capable of putting together big wins over minnows after scoring 10 goals without reply against Gibraltar in two World Cup qualifiers. Back the Czechs to cover a -2 handicap.

Mexico have five wins in their last seven games and have conceded just one goal across that period. Serbia have five defeats in their last eight games and have only scored against Latvia, Saudi Arabia and Andorra during that run. Take the World Cup co-hosts to win without conceding.

Mexico have five wins in their last seven games and have conceded just one goal across that period. Serbia have five defeats in their last eight games and have only scored against Latvia, Saudi Arabia and Andorra during that run. Take the World Cup co-hosts to win without conceding.

NI have been more reliable going forward since O’Neill returned, failing to score in only three of their last 15 fixtures. They face a Guinea side that has kept just one clean sheet in six, but they’ve also scored 12 goals across their last eight internationals.

NI have been more reliable going forward since O’Neill returned, failing to score in only three of their last 15 fixtures. They face a Guinea side that has kept just one clean sheet in six, but they’ve also scored 12 goals across their last eight internationals.

Both teams have scored in four of Slovenia’s last seven friendlies. Both teams have scored in four of Cyprus’ last seven games, there have also been goals at both ends in five of Cyprus’ last seven friendlies.

Spain haven’t been beaten since losing on penalties to neighbours Portugal in the Nations League final just under a year ago. They should be able to overcome Iraq but this game could be a low scoring one as Iraq conceded just 14 goals in their 21 outings in World Cup qualifying.

France have not conceded in five of their last six home games. They have won four of those games and have also won eight of their last nine overall. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast have failed to score in two of their three previous matches against France.

Sweden were beaten 3-1 by Scandinavian rivals Norway on Monday but they should find things easier when hosting a less-talented Greece on Thursday. The visitors are without a win in three games and are likely to see that streak extended by the Swedes, who have Alexander Isak fit and firing.

NI have been more reliable going forward since O’Neill returned, failing to score in only three of their last 15 fixtures. They face a Guinea side that has kept just one clean sheet in six, but they’ve also scored 12 goals across their last eight internationals.

Both teams have scored in four of Slovenia’s last seven friendlies. Both teams have scored in four of Cyprus’ last seven games, there have also been goals at both ends in five of Cyprus’ last seven friendlies.

Sweden were beaten 3-1 by Scandinavian rivals Norway on Monday but they should find things easier when hosting a less-talented Greece on Thursday. The visitors are without a win in three games and are likely to see that streak extended by the Swedes, who have Alexander Isak fit and firing.

Sweden were beaten 3-1 by Scandinavian rivals Norway on Monday but they should find things easier when hosting a less-talented Greece on Thursday. The visitors are without a win in three games and are likely to see that streak extended by the Swedes, who have Alexander Isak fit and firing.

France have not conceded in five of their last six home games. They have won four of those games and have also won eight of their last nine overall. Meanwhile, Ivory Coast have failed to score in two of their three previous matches against France.

Spain haven’t been beaten since losing on penalties to neighbours Portugal in the Nations League final just under a year ago. They should be able to overcome Iraq but this game could be a low scoring one as Iraq conceded just 14 goals in their 21 outings in World Cup qualifying.

Isak’s return means Sweden should score goals, even if Arsenal’s Viktor Gyokeres doesn’t feature having just played in the Champions League final. Graham Potter’s side need to sharpen up in defence if they are to enjoy a solid World Cup and they can make strides towards that by shutting out Greece, who have gone three games without finding the net. As such, we fancy a 2-0 win for Sweden.

France have been machine-like of late and can find a way to win against a resolute and well-organised Elephants side that may lack penetration in a match where they are unlikely to see the lion’s share of possession. Back a 1-0 home win.

Spain’s Mikel Merino should feature as La Roja are likely to make full use of their squad here. Merino found the net six times during World Cup qualifying and can get on the scoresheet on Thursday.

Spain haven’t been beaten since losing on penalties to neighbours Portugal in the Nations League final just under a year ago. They should be able to overcome Iraq but this game could be a low scoring one as Iraq conceded just 14 goals in their 21 outings in World Cup qualifying so under 3.5 goals looks a good angle.