On Saturday, September 2, Spain will face off against Italy in a World Cup Qualifier. Both teams are in good form and this promises to be a tough match.
Ukraine and Turkey will go head-to-head in their match and the Turkish side go into this encounter the better team as Ukraine only won three out of their six qualifying games.
Hungary will take on Portugal on Sunday, September 3. The Portuguese are in a much better form as compared to their opponents who have two consecutive losses.
Spain v Italy (World Cup Qualifier)
FIFA rankings: Spain 11th Italy 12th
Useful facts: Spain have won three of their last six against the Italians, but both are on an identical run of form – undefeated in six, with five wins in that timeframe.
Roger Feutmba: Italy
Ukraine v Turkey (World Cup Qualifier)
FIFA rankings: Ukraine 27th Turkey 33rd
Useful facts: Turkey seem to be favourites, having won all of their last three World Cup qualifiers and winning three of their last six against the Eastern Europeans, who have won three of their last six qualifiers.
Roger Feutmba: Ukraine
Hungary v Portugal (World Cup Qualifier)
FIFA rankings: Hungary 56th Portugal 6th
Useful facts: The European champions are undefeated in five against Hungary, and all of their past five World Cup qualifiers. Hungary also come off two consecutive losses, which may affect their confidence.
Roger Feutmba: Portugal
