The 2018 World Cup qualifiers see a mouth-watering encounter between Italy and Spain at the Juventus Stadium. The Spanish side are in a better form at present, however, with the Azzurri's playing at home, they could prove to be a difficult hurdle for the 2010 World Cup winners..
Betting Opens: Wed 5 Oct
Closes: Thu 6 Oct 20:45
Current Pool: R4,580.00
Status: OPEN. Pool Code 6JJ
Peru and Argentina face off on Thursday at the Estadio Nacional. The Argentina line-up will be boosted by Gonzalo Higuain and Sergio Aguero, who return to the squad. On the other hand, the home side have struggled for results lately, having suffered a loss and two draws in their last three games.
Betting Opens: Wed 5 Oct
Closes: Thu 6 Oct 19:45
Current Pool: R9,085.00
Status: OPEN. Pool Code 6JJ
The Buyuksehir Torku Arena will host the encounter between Turkey and Ukraine. The Turks are in a far better form after securing four wins in their last six encounters. Ukraine can be a dangerous side though, and will be hoping to secure points away from home.
Betting Opens: Wed 5 Oct
Closes: Thu 6 Oct 20:45
Current Pool: R4,580.00
Status: OPEN. Pool Code 6JJ
Austria take on Wales at the Ernst Happel Stadium. The Austrians will hope to take advantage of playing at home, although the Welsh team are still on a high following their impressive run at Euro 2012.
Betting Opens: Wed 5 Oct
Closes: Thu 6 Oct 20:45
Current Pool: R4,580.00
Status: OPEN. Pool Code 6JJeresting one.
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Italy v Spain (WC qualifier)
FIFA rankings: Italy 13th Spain 11th
Useful facts: A new-look Spanish team will be out to avenge their loss to the Italians in Euro 2016 under their new coach, Julen Lopetegui. Form-wise, Spain are in slightly better condition than the 2006 world champions, having won three of their last five, as opposed to Italy's two. However, historically, both sides are evenly matched with 12 of the 35 encounters between the two having ended in victory for La Furia Roja, 11 ending in wins for Italy and the other 12 ending in draws.
Thomas Kwenaite: 1–0 Italy.
Brazil v Bolivia (WC qualifier)
FIFA rankings: Brazil 4th Bolivia 75th
Useful facts: This is a complete mismatch. Brazil have won five of their nine matches against Bolivia and lost just two of them. Furthermore, A Selecao have won three of their last five, while Bolivia have tasted defeat as many times in that same timeframe.
Thomas Kwenaite: 3–0 to Brazil.
Peru v Argentina (WC qualifier)
FIFA rankings: Peru 25th Argentina 1st
Useful facts: La Albiceleste also look certain to win this one, with a 75 percent win ratio over their opponents in their 12 encounters to date. In addition to being ranked number one in the world, they have avoided defeat in regulation time in all of their last five games, a run of form which includes three wins. Peru have won only twice in that timeframe.
Thomas Kwenaite: 1–1 draw.
Turkey v Ukraine (WC qualifier)
League rankings: Turkey 21st Ukraine 29th
Useful facts: In this UEFA qualifier, we find another straightforward encounter, with Turkey having won four of their six matches against the Eastern Europeans, with one loss and one draw. The Turks will feel confident having won three of their last five games, while Ukraine have failed to win three of their last five.
Thomas Kwenaite: 2–1 to Turkey.
Austria v Wales (WC qualifier)
League rankings: Austria 26th Wales 10th
Useful facts: Gareth Bale's Wales will be hoping to show that they are the real deal following their incredible run at Euro 2016 by qualifying for the World Cup for the first time since 1958. However, they have won only a third of their matches against the Austrians. With that said, the tide of history is turning in the Dragons' favour, as they have recorded four wins in their last five games and have firmly established themselves as a side to be feared.
Thomas Kwenaite: 1–0 to Wales.
