Thursday, March 21 predictions: Euro 2024 qualifying playoffs kick off, 2026 World Cup qualifying matches also on the line.
The qualifying playoffs for the 2024 European Championships kick off this Thursday: there are still three places left to be awarded, starting with the semifinals in a single knockout match, with extra time and possibly penalty kicks in case of a draw.
Galles, Greece and Georgia should make the field factor count against Finland, Kazakhstan and Luxembourg, while Ukraine has what it takes to surprise Bosnia at home. A goleada by Poland over Estonia is expected, while Israel-Iceland starts on a balanced note.
Other match predictions
There are also qualifying matches for the 2026 World Cup, in Asia the second phase begins: likely goleada for Iran of Roma’s Azmoun against Turkmenistan, should not miss the appointment with victory Qatar freshly reigning Asian champions against Kuwait and Roberto Mancini’s Saudi Arabia against Tajikistan.
In the friendlies, victories are coming for Spalletti’s Italy against Venezuela and Portugal against Sweden in a challenge of at least three goals total.
Predictions: the Seer’s Choice
Ukraine winning in Bosnia-Ukraine, Euro 2024 Qualifiers, 8:45 pm
Winners
Qatar (in Qatar-Kuwait, World Cup Qualifiers, 7:30 p.m.)
Saudi Arabia (in Saudi Arabia-Tagikistan, World Qualifier, 8 p.m.)
Wales or draw (in Wales-Finland, Euro 2024 Qualifiers, 8:45 p.m.)
Greece (in Greece-Kazakhstan, Euro 2024 Qualifiers, 8:45 p.m.)
Italy (in Venezuela-Italy, International Friendly, 10:00 p.m.)
The matches of at least three goals in total
Iran-Turkmenistan, World Cup Qualifier, 5 p.m.
Portugal-Sweden, International friendly, 8:45 p.m.
Poland-Estonia, Euro 2024 Qualification, 8:45 p.m.
The matches of at least one goal per team
Wales-Finland, Euro 2024 Qualifiers, 8:45 p.m.
Israel-Iceland, Euro 2024 Qualifiers, 8:45 p.m.
The “resounding “
A tie (in Israel-Iceland, Euro 2024 Qualification, 20:45 p.m.)
