World Cup Qualifying Betting Predictions, Tips & Preview

Our World Cup Qualifying Prediction Sees Wins for Italy & England

The 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers continue this week, with several top nations in action from all over the world. In European qualifying, Norway face Italy, while England play Andorra in Spain. The big South American match is the Ecuador-Brazil showdown in Guayaquil.

World Cup Qualifying Betting Picks

Italy Win & BTTS – 4.30

England to Win to Nil – 1.25

Ecuador vs Brazil – Draw & BTTS – 4.90

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Italians to Secure Narrow Victory in Oslo

Norway and Italy lock horns on Friday in a crucial World Cup qualifier in Oslo. The Norwegians top the group after winning their opening two, while this will be the Italians’ first Group I game.

Norway have taken six points out of six after easing past Moldova and Israel. In the opening match, Stake Solbakken’s side won 5-0 in Chisinau, following that up with a 4-2 win against the Israelis in Hungary.

Italy were involved in the UEFA Nations League play-offs in March, hence their late start. They lost to Germany, so their full focus is now on their World Cup qualifying campaign. The Blues are looking to get off to a winning start.

Norway are no pushovers these days, and Italy must be at their best if they are to leave Oslo with maximum points. We like the look of 4.30 for the away win and both teams to score.

Italy Win & BTTS – 4.30

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Easy Victory for Tuchel’s Three Lions

England’s World Cup qualifying campaign continues when Thomas Tuchel’s side make the trip to Spain to face Andorra. The Three Lions are looking to move on to nine points.

Without being at their dominant best, England have won their opening two qualifiers, seeing off Albania and Latvia without conceding. The English started with a 2-0 home victory over the Albanians before easing to a 3-0 win against the Latvians at Wembley Stadium.

It has been a tough start for the Andorrans, who have lost their opening two. After a 1-0 defeat to Latvia, they were beaten 3-0 by Albania in Tirana last time out.

England should be far too hot to handle for Group K’s weakest footballing nation, and we are backing the Three Lions to win with ease at RCDE Stadium. Tuchel’s team are priced at 1.25 to win to nil again.

England to Win to Nil – 1.25

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Honours Even in Ecuador

In CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying, Ecuador and Brazil lock horns in a fascinating fixture. The Ecuadorians are second in the standings, with the Brazilians two points behind in fourth.

Ecuador are enjoying a fine World Cup qualifying campaign, winning seven, drawing five, and losing two. They are unbeaten since losing the reverse match in Brazil last September.

Carlo Ancelotti will take charge of the Brazil national team for the first time, and Selecao could really do with a positive result after being hammered by rivals Argentina in their last one. Little Canary head to Guayaquil as the favourites.

Brazil have an exceptional head-to-head record in this fixture, but we can see Ecuador holding Ancelotti’s troops to a stalemate. The draw and both teams to score is available at 4.90.

Draw & BTTS – 4.90

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