Czech Republic vs Turkey in a Euro 2016 qualifying clash
As we head for the qualifying action for the UEFA EURO 2016, the concluding moments will surely be treat to all football fans around the globe.
Incidentally, the two teams Turkey must play are the group leaders.
Bet365 are finding it hard to separate these teams – with Turkey at 15/8 and the Czech Republic at 17/10. Turkey hold a two-point lead over Netherlands going into the final two rounds. However, Antonio Conte will be eager for them to get the job done as quickly as possible against an Azerbaijan side that have won just once in the qualifying campaign.
They may no longer be the force they once were, but they should still be heavily fancied to claim the all-important three points this evening.
What we know already: With Armenia and Serbia eliminated, the other teams will either qualify automatically or go into the play-offs.
ISRAEL: Two wins could push Israel into the top two, but with the teams above them both facing Andorra, the Israelis’ focus is on maintaining their grip on third.
Their chances of progression haven’t been helped by being docked a point due to having a swastika painted on their pitch prior to their game against Italy in July, while star striker Mario Mandzukic is also absent.
Belgium: Will qualify if they win in Andorra in their next match.
Northern Ireland have now sealed qualification to their first ever Euros with a game to spare after a comfortable 3-1 win over beleaguered Greece.
“We’ll mind our own business”. They are at home to Wales and away to Cyprus and will likely need to win both. Two games against teams who are already out of the running provide them with a near-certainty of doing so. A draw, and they’ll need Belgium to fall to an unlikely defeat to take it to the last game.
The ESPN FC crew discuss who they think will advance to Euro 2016 from Group D.
With yet more incredible drama to come in the remaining fixtures of the current worldwide break, Squawka have once again teamed up with Unibet to piece together a 23/1 accumulator from six of the upcoming fixtures, starting with tonight’s clash at Wembley.
ROMANIA: Four points will guarantee Romania’s place in the finals and only a freakish combination of results will see them finish outside of the top three.
Republic of Ireland: Might need a helping hand from Scotland to keep their automatic hopes alive, with Germany in Dublin next.
Scotland: Four points behind Ireland, but with the Irish having tough games and Scotland playing Gibraltar last, there is definitely still hope of the playoffs.
He said: “We have already qualified and I would like to be involved”.
WALES: One more point will ensure a first major tournament appearance for Wales in 58 years.
Slovenia: Hold the head-to-head over the Swiss. If they can win both of their remaining matches and Switzerland lose in Estonia, Slovenia will finish second. Estonia are two points behind Slovenia, and will have to beat England at Wembley next time, and then Switzerland, to have any hope of a playoff. Spain and Slovakia will take the top two places, while Ukraine are well placed to join them unless the third place picture changes elsewhere.
Follow LIVE as Czech Republic take on Turkey in Euro 2016 Qualifiers. Northern Ireland does not have anyone to close to the stature of Bale and they will face two awkward matches against Greece and Finland, respectively.
Manchester United forward Memphis Depay believes Turkey will drop at least three points in the final two Euro 2016 Group A qualification games. The two automatic berths and third place have still to be decided. Their chances of second are even more remote.
Should Sweden and Montenegro fail to overtake Russian Federation and gain second place, the two sides will then fight it out for the play-off spot. They hold the head-to-head with the Swedes.
Russian Federation: Russia need four more points to be assured of qualification and their remaining matches are favourable. They will be expected to do that, meaning all eyes could be on Russian Federation vs. Montenegro on the final day.
Three teams remain in the chase for the places. As Croatia have a far superior goal difference, Italy need one victory from the trip to Azerbaijan and the home game against Norway to be certain of qualifying. If they can better Norway’s total from both nations’ respective final games by two points, the Croats will qualify directly for the finals.