10 Matches To Bet On This Weekend

While club football takes a pause, an exciting weekend of international action awaits. We’ve handpicked ten must-watch matches and provided expert betting tips, including value bets to help you maximise your returns.

England vs Albania (Friday)

England kick off their quest for 2026 World Cup qualification on Friday evening, hosting Albania in their Group K opener at Wembley. New manager Thomas Tuchel takes charge for the first time, leading the Three Lions – last year’s European Championship runners-up – in what promises to be an exciting debut.

Suggested bet: England to win
Value bet: England win to nil

Poland vs Lithuania (Friday)

Poland begin their journey towards the 2026 World Cup with a home clash against Lithuania at Stadion Narodowy on Friday. Eager to bounce back from a 2-1 defeat to Scotland in their last Nations League outing, the hosts will look to start their group stage campaign on a positive note. Lithuania, meanwhile, arrive hoping to recover from a narrow 1-0 loss to Kosovo on the same night.

Suggested bet: Poland to win
Value bet: Poland to win and over 2.5 goals

Romania vs Bosnia-Herzegovina (Friday)

Romania kick off their World Cup 2026 qualifying campaign on Friday night with a home clash against Bosnia-Herzegovina, aiming to extend their impressive winning streak to seven matches. The Tricolours head into this fixture full of confidence after earning promotion to League B in the UEFA Nations League, finishing top of their group in 2024. In contrast, Bosnia-Herzegovina endured a tough run, finishing last in League A’s Group 3 and suffering relegation.

Suggested bet: Romania to win
Value bet: Romania to win to nil

Malta vs Finland (Friday)

Malta kicks off their World Cup qualification journey by welcoming Finland to Ta’ Qali National Stadium this Friday. The hosts are still chasing their first-ever World Cup appearance, having ended their 2022 qualifying run at the bottom of their group with five points. Finland, on the other hand, came close to securing a playoff spot last time around, finishing third with 11 points.

Suggested bet: Finland to win
Value bet: Finland to win and over 2.5 goals

Northern Ireland vs Switzerland (Saturday)

Northern Ireland will face Switzerland in a friendly clash at Windsor Park this Friday as both sides gear up for their World Cup Qualifiers. The hosts aim to stay sharp during a 10-month break from competitive action, while the visitors are eager to turn things around after an extended stretch without a win.

Suggested bet: Switzerland to win
Value bet: Switzerland to win and over 2.5 goals

Brazil vs Colombia (Friday)

Brazil and Colombia face off in a headline showdown on matchday 13 of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifiers on Friday morning. After a tough November – where both teams stumbled and dropped points – they’ll be determined to get back on track, though both remain in a strong position to secure a spot at next summer’s finals.

Suggested bet: Brazil to win
Value bet: Brazil to win and both teams to score

Uruguay vs Argentina (Friday)

Argentina continues their quest for a spot in the 2026 World Cup with a trip to Montevideo to face Uruguay on Friday. The reigning world champions lead the standings with 25 points, while Uruguay trails in second, five points behind.

Suggested bet: Both teams to score
Value bet: Draw and both teams to score

Ecuador vs Venezuela (Friday)

Ecuador will host Venezuela at the Estadio Rodrigo Paz Delgado in Quito on Friday for their 2026 World Cup qualifying match. La Tri are currently third in the table with 19 points, while La Vinotinto find themselves in eighth place, seven points adrift.

Suggested bet: Ecuador to win
Value bet: Ecaudor to win & over 2.5 goals

Ghana vs Chad (Friday)

Ghana, four-time African champions, will resume their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign with a clash against Chad at the Accra Sports Stadium on Friday. Chad currently sit at the bottom of Group I, while Ghana have had a strong qualifying run, earning seven points from four matches. The Black Stars are third in the group, trailing second-place Chad only on goal difference, with both teams vying for a playoff spot.

Suggested bet: Ghana to win
Value bet: Ghana to win half-time/full-time

Niger vs Morocco (Friday)

Niger and Morocco continue their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying journey in Group E with an important showdown at the Honneur Stadium on Friday. Morocco, leading the group with a flawless record of nine points from three games, can secure automatic qualification with another win. Meanwhile, Niger, sitting second with six points, will be keen to strengthen their bid for a playoff spot.

Suggested bet: Morocco to win
Value bet: Monaco to win & both teams to score