2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar - UEFA Qualifiers

[morvillz7z]

Do they have disqualification by TV in South  America? rules are slightly different there.

Yes, they use VAR in CONMEBOL. Martinez was first shown yellow, after var check ref changed it to a straight red, and rightfully so.

PSG escaped another very bad injury of Hakimi also https://mobile.twitter.com/MaghribFut/status/1433527721599012868

Ah, shit...this looks just as bad.

As for the Premier League 10-day mandatory quarantine, that means Leicester City's duo Iheanacho and Ndidi, as well Man City's Mahrez would all miss the next couple of league matches as they all travelled.

Small correction, the 10-day mandatory quarantine is only for players returning from countries that are on Britain's red list. Iheanacho and Ndidi should be available for Leicester and won't miss time as they won't play vs. Cape Verde.

source: https://www.bbc.com/sport/africa/58439722

Seeking a fourth straight World Cup and seventh overall, Nigeria will be without Iheanacho for their next game however as Cape Verde, who drew 1-1 with Central African Republic, is on the red list.

Mahrez, Mane, Aubameyang...i don't think any of those guys will miss time either, but it's annoying if you have set your FPL team and have to check the news for each and every one of them, just to make sure they don't need to quarantine.

[LGD2Business]

Today we will watch next chapter of games, Israel and Austria might be the most exciting game. Austria have great weapons such as Arnautovic and Baumgartner. Israel have experienced midfielder Eran Zahavi who scored four goals already. I think both teams want to win this game and if we see first goal early I expect this match to go over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.
The other great match would be Ukraine and France. France missed a chance by Bosnia Herzegovina draw at home, so they have to win this match no matter what. Ukraine led two times but got only draw in Kazakhstan match, they also need points in this game. France is favorite but it will be a though match. I pick both teams to score for this match too.

[Sithara007]

The Spain vs Sweden match was a shocker. Spain ended up losing a world cup qualifier match after gap of 28 years. During this time, Spain had won 52 of their 66 matches, while the remaining 14 ended in draw. Spain became a bit complacent after Carlos Soler put them ahead in the 4th minute, and Sweden used this opportunity to level the scoreboard through Alexander Isak. But they are in comfortable position as far as the qualification is concerned. Despite the loss, they have 7 points from 4 matches and most of their remaining matches are against weak teams.

[decodx]

Today we will watch next chapter of games, Israel and Austria might be the most exciting game. Austria have great weapons such as Arnautovic and Baumgartner. Israel have experienced midfielder Eran Zahavi who scored four goals already. I think both teams want to win this game and if we see first goal early I expect this match to go over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.
The other great match would be Ukraine and France. France missed a chance by Bosnia Herzegovina draw at home, so they have to win this match no matter what. Ukraine led two times but got only draw in Kazakhstan match, they also need points in this game. France is favorite but it will be a though match. I pick both teams to score for this match too.

Yes, my only interest in today's matches is Ukraine vs France. I agree, it will be a though match and Ukraine has proven to be a tough nut to crack in the past, but I think France could take three points with a minimal goal difference. Just because this match means a lot to them, the French will be motivated to score. On paper, this should be an easy win for France, but in the real world, I'm expecting a hard fought match that will be decided by the drop of a hat.

[mv1986]

Today we will watch next chapter of games, Israel and Austria might be the most exciting game. Austria have great weapons such as Arnautovic and Baumgartner. Israel have experienced midfielder Eran Zahavi who scored four goals already. I think both teams want to win this game and if we see first goal early I expect this match to go over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.
The other great match would be Ukraine and France. France missed a chance by Bosnia Herzegovina draw at home, so they have to win this match no matter what. Ukraine led two times but got only draw in Kazakhstan match, they also need points in this game. France is favorite but it will be a though match. I pick both teams to score for this match too.

Yes, my only interest in today's matches is Ukraine vs France. I agree, it will be a though match and Ukraine has proven to be a tough nut to crack in the past, but I think France could take three points with a minimal goal difference. Just because this match means a lot to them, the French will be motivated to score. On paper, this should be an easy win for France, but in the real world, I'm expecting a hard fought match that will be decided by the drop of a hat.

Well, this game is definitely all about France's performance. If they manage to use their full potential, I don't see a chance for Ukraine to steal even a point.

By the way, as this is the topic about the World Cup in Qatar, does anyone expect any team to boycott the World Cup? These discussions come up every now and then in the media. I wonder if there will be a single team, given further concrete reasons, to step back from playing the cup. It is devastating to read the reports on people killed during construction works etc.

[Joca97]

Today we will watch next chapter of games, Israel and Austria might be the most exciting game. Austria have great weapons such as Arnautovic and Baumgartner. Israel have experienced midfielder Eran Zahavi who scored four goals already. I think both teams want to win this game and if we see first goal early I expect this match to go over 2.5 goals and both teams to score.
The other great match would be Ukraine and France. France missed a chance by Bosnia Herzegovina draw at home, so they have to win this match no matter what. Ukraine led two times but got only draw in Kazakhstan match, they also need points in this game. France is favorite but it will be a though match. I pick both teams to score for this match too.

Yes, my only interest in today's matches is Ukraine vs France. I agree, it will be a though match and Ukraine has proven to be a tough nut to crack in the past, but I think France could take three points with a minimal goal difference. Just because this match means a lot to them, the French will be motivated to score. On paper, this should be an easy win for France, but in the real world, I'm expecting a hard fought match that will be decided by the drop of a hat.

Well France played really bad in the last game against Bosnia. They need to win now and if they do with that win they are 99% qualified for the World Cup. While Ukraine has a last chance to win this and try and fight for that first position in the group. Ukraine needs a win badly against France.

[Daniel91]

Spain had the focus on possession of the ball, but could not attack much. Sweden also attacked less, but their attacks were good, they were able to score. I lost my bet in the match between Italy and Bulgaria. I never thought Italy would draw this match. But Italy attacked a lot, they took 27 shots. I'm tired of watching France's matches now. Despite having such a strong squad, they perform very poorly.

Give France some time, pretty sure that they will pull it off when the time comes to pull it off, I mean it's still the qualifiers right? But I don't know about who's going to bring the cup next in this time but I am pretty sure that who will defeat France in the tournament proper will have a high chance at getting the next cup.

I think the French team's game is still good, and France remains top of Group D with 8 points from four games, and the draw against Bosnia doesn't change its position.
And France continued to play well despite dropping to 10 men after referee Sandro Scharer initially only got a yellow card, but after receiving input from Var the hemorrhoids turned it red for Kunde.
and the news that Kylian Mbappe against Bosnia was not optimal and at the end of the match had to be replaced with Deschamps, and in the fifth match later against Ukraine Mbappe was confirmed to be absent due to injury.

There is no doubt that in terms of individual quality of players, France is at the top of world football.
However, what has been obvious for some time, and was clearly shown at the European Championship, is the fact that there are serious conflicts in the team, and that the relationship between players and coaches is seriously damaged.
Until these problems are resolved, France will have problems in their matches and lose points against much weaker teams.
It seems to me that it is time to change coaches. Zidane?

[cygan]

today there are again many qualifying matches.
maybe the match ukraine vs. france is a kind of top match on this saturday but otherwise there are duels with clear favorites
maybe there will be one or two surprises today - we will see

[Ebede]

today there are again many qualifying matches.
maybe the match ukraine vs. france is a kind of top match on this saturday but otherwise there are duels with clear favorites
maybe there will be one or two surprises today - we will see

A tough one for the French men today,with the likes of kante,Tollisio back in for them, they'll sure get three points today.
I think Mbappe was not at he's best during the last match, Pogba will be much freed to do what he does best today.

[Barcode_]

The odds payout for Russia to win the match in full time against Cyprus is @1.36, I think the odds payout offered is quite attractive for Russia as I felt Cyprus is not a very strong team. Even though Cyprus will be playing this match in their home country, but I do not think that will be enough to stop Russia taking 3 points from their hands today.

[jakdanyel]

One of the games today is going to be played between Ukraine and France. France got a surprising draw against Bosnia the last time. After getting a red card, things got harder for them to win it. In this match, I believe that they will show their best performance and beat Ukraine here.

[LTU_btc]

Ukraine - France is main game today and I have doubts about France win. They're without Kante and seems that he is half of team. While Ukraine after 4 draws in 4 games desperately need to win and they will play at home. But they won't have suspended Zinchenko today.
Good odds for Croatia - 1.85. What Bitcointalk Croatian community think about your chances today?
There is many games with clear favorites playing with small teams - Latvia - Norway, Serbia - Luxembourg, Slovenia - Malta, Faroe Islands - Denmark, Netherlands - Montengro and Scotland - Moldova. It's probably worth to look at goals over markets in these games.

The odds payout for Russia to win the match in full time against Cyprus is @1.36, I think the odds payout offered is quite attractive for Russia as I felt Cyprus is not a very strong team. Even though Cyprus will be playing this match in their home country, but I do not think that will be enough to stop Russia taking 3 points from their hands today.

1.36 odds isn't attractive at all IMO. I expect confident their win. Cyprus results in recent years is awful, win against Slovenia is small exception.

[Stalker22]

Next match odds comparison:

Finland vs. Kazakhstan (GROUP D)

	║	Finland	|	Draw	|	Kazakhstan	|
Betcoin.ag	║	1.44	|	4.19	|	7.49	|
BetFury.io	║	1.43	|	4.3	|	8.6	|
Bitsler	║	1.41	|	4.17	|	8.22	|
Cloudbet	║	1.49	|	4.14	|	8.35	|
FortuneJack	║	1.45	|	4.4	|	8.8	|
Nitrogen	║	1.5	|	4.4	|	8.2	|
Playbetr	║	1.46	|	4.5	|	9.0	|
Sportsbet.io	║	1.45	|	4.2	|	8.0	|
Stake	║	1.46	|	4.1	|	7.6	|
Trust Dice	║	1.45	|	4.0	|	7.6	|
Wolf.bet	║	1.46	|	4.11	|	8.42	|

[Swordsoffreedom]

Next match odds comparison:

Finland vs. Kazakhstan (GROUP D)

Kazakhstan is a weak team. They are at the bottom of Group D's points table. But Finland is not a stronger team. However, in the Euro Cup against Denmark, they showed a great performance. If they perform the same today, they will undoubtedly be able to win. I hope Finland wins today's match 1-0. My bet will be on their victory.

[DIA7]

Yes, I was sure Sweden would not lose to Spain! Well done! But it was Italy that surprised me the most... How come they couldn't beat the underdog Bulgaria? Shame along with France... Such teams must be won by big handicaps, for example Belgium beat Estonia by three goals difference!

No wonder Spain lost, because from yesterday's Euros I didn't get anything special from Spain but with the changes that have been made I'm sure Spain will be back on winning track in the future. Regarding Italy, I was also surprised by the draw because Italy should have got full points for playing at home. But yes, maybe Italy itself is already in a safe position in its group and Italy can be confirmed as the winner of Group C, it seems. No, Bosnia & Herzegovina is not as easy as it seems, because they are also difficult to win but in fact Bosnia & Herzegovina can make it difficult for the favorite teams to win big. France itself only played with 10 player and also, France's position is still very safe at the top so I think this draw is still a good result for France.

Spain needs another coach asap. They have a great squad but it's in vain if you cannot create massive chances of scoring goals and last night it proved once again that Spain doesn't know how to score and I'm kinda upset on them as this used to be my favorite national team a long time ago when players like Raul, Morientes , Gutti and Puyol were legends. Anyway, Sweden deserved to win and I hope they will make it to World Cup.

Volatility never leaves the Spaniards, it was clear after their unstable level in the Euro, Spain are falling in Sweden with a double in the World Cup qualifiers.
When you choose your squad while you are a coach, no one has the right to criticize except when you fall and do not reach the goal, or at least provide the usual level, and since Mr. Enrique received some criticism about his choices in the last Euro, but he continued to impose his opinion, fanaticism For an opinion with negative results that may blow Enrique out of his job.
Talking here is not about the qualifiers specifically, because it is unreasonable for the team to falter in the upcoming dates, especially since its next match will be against Georgia.
But the talk is mainly about the level of the team, even if it reaches the next World Cup ,because what we are witnessing of fluctuations may not be likely. Spaniards at all.

[buwaytress]

And the most surprising thing is that the referee initially only gave the player who made that fault! If the video referee had not corrected the situation, the offending player would have remained on the field.

There are fouls that can be clearly seen that can severely harm the opponent, they must always be dealt with a red card. Of course, the player did not make itenção to hurt the professional colleague, but that entry must always carry red card.

I totally agree here and this is why I've never said I'm against video reviews in football. VAR implementation in the EPL was a farce last season but surely, surely, when there are instances like this, it is right and absolutely correct to review an incident that the referee may have missed -- because these fouls are completely what we need to punish with a red card. Intentional or not, as they bear career-ending consequences.

VVD's season-long injury last season too, that was when a VAR needed to punish Pickford with a red. Not because he meant it, but to serve as a reminder to coaches to also train players not to lunge or foul like that.

[slaman29]

If France, Italy, Netherlands, Spain don't win their next game, it's going to be panic all over!

Indeed!
France will face Ukraine which isn't a weak team and could secure a draw at least!
Italy vs Switzerland... Good luck!
Netherlands vs Montenegro is quite challenging imo
Spain vs Georgia shouldn't be a problem for Spain tho..

Good luck indeed I think, Ukraine showed in EURO they can take a beating and still score plenty of goals, which at the moment for some strange reason is France's problem.

Italy well, they still haven't lost for 35 games now? But another draw will create panic for them.

Spain is the only one I think has an easy win. Georgia couldn't even beat Kosovo.

[Joca97]

Next match odds comparison:

Finland vs. Kazakhstan (GROUP D)

Kazakhstan is a weak team. They are at the bottom of Group D's points table. But Finland is not a stronger team. However, in the Euro Cup against Denmark, they showed a great performance. If they perform the same today, they will undoubtedly be able to win. I hope Finland wins today's match 1-0. My bet will be on their victory.

Finland team is a great team all togheter they are used to play with each other over the years and now played the Euro as well so the odd suits them. But Kazahstan played an amazing game against Ukraine and even drawed against them and that was a huge surprise in the group. So i dont think Finland will win that easy today.

[Lucius]

Good odds for Croatia - 1.85. What Bitcointalk Croatian community think about your chances today?

The fact is that Croatia is playing badly, especially in the attacking part, where it has not found an adequate replacement for Super Mario (Mandjukic) since the end of the World Cup in Russia. A big handicap for Croatia is the non-playing of Luka Modric, and besides him, the first goalkeeper Livakovic is injured, and there are no Budimir and Gvardiol (also injured).

Given the situation in the group and that Slovakia played a draw as a guest against Slovenia, I think that the bookmakers have given too much advantage to Croatia, which does not look good at the moment. The biggest mistake of our coach is that he constantly uses the same players, and does not give the opportunity to some new ones who are definitely talented - if Orsic and Livaja start the game then it may bring a change - otherwise I do not see how Croatia can win this game.

[Stalker22]

Good odds for Croatia - 1.85. What Bitcointalk Croatian community think about your chances today?

The fact is, Croatia has the potential to surprise, but it mostly happened against stronger opponents before. But, as Lucius mentioned, they are playing without Modric and some other important players who are injured. I'm not really sure what to expect from the upcoming match. It could end up in a draw, just like the match against Russia.