Topic: ⚽ UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany ⚽ - Qualifiers - page 285. (Read 46401 times)

Another national break is nearly upon us. I think these times are more difficult for betting. Because I believe that it is easier to analyze teams and make the right choices normally. But when it comes to national teams it is like the chance of seeing surprises increases even more. This happens even in qualifiers for one of the most important tournaments in this sport.

It looks like most people will be eyeing the Italy - North Macedonia match as there is a really exciting situation for Italy now. They need to win this match to get much closer to Euro 2024. We will see whether we would witness another upset by North Macedonia side.

In 3 days we will have a very important game, I'm talking about the following game:

Kosovo - Israel

This is a very important game for both teams, because the scenario seen in the group in which these two teams are, is a very bad scenario. Romania is in first place with 16 points, in second place is Switzerland with 15 points. while Israel has 11 points, but ten only 6 games, while Romania has played 8 games, Switzerland has played 7 games. This means that if Isreal wins in this Sunday's game, they would have 14 points, their opponent, Kosovo has done very badly in the last qualifying games when compared to Israel, we just need to see that Kosovo in the last 5 games had only 1 victory, had 2 defeats and 2 draws, scored only 8 goals and conceded 8 goals. These are data that could make Israel calmer, but unfortunately the timing of this game was the worst possible for Israel, which is at war.

And as if that wasn't already very devastating, they are not an over-goal team in this group, just look at the fact that they only scored 7 goals in 6 games, although they conceded few goals, their opponent also conceded few goals, which would mean that this game ends in a draw, and a draw in this game could hurt Israel a lot, on the other hand, Kosovo will also fight to win this game, because they have a game to spare and a victory in the game against Israel would make them If they stayed with 10 points and with that they would still have hopes of moving on to another stage, while a defeat in this game against Israel would be the end for them.

The bookmakers are giving very high odds for both teams, but Kosovo comes as the favorite in this game, although in the last 5 games Israel had lost just 1 game and has had 4 consecutive games without losing, they are going through bad times In their country, this is probably one of the reasons why bookmakers see Kosovo as the favorite in this game. Maybe betting on the under goal market is a good option

I wonder if this has been the first time ever that a prevailing Euro champion did not make it through the qualification in the subsequent World Cup. But all of this is history, though as I mentioned still gives the game a different touch than I thought, but it also means that Italy won't run into the same issues again and perhaps underestimate what North Macedonia is able to play. I think they will qualify for the Euro.

To be fair that was a big news in world of football because Italy was the euro champions that failed to go to world cup just the next year, that was a very very weird situation and nobody expected to see that. Some other year that made sense but we are talking about a situation where the euro winner end up not being on the follow up years world cup, that's a rare occasion and probably happens very very rarely.

So, it was definitely a big news but they are looking a little better this time around and I am sensing that they are going to fight very hard and get that win so that they could go to euro again. Doesn't mean they will win it again, France still looks like the best team but Italy should be at least there to give it a try.

Now I was shocked as I confess I didn't remember that last time it was North Macedonia which destroyed the Italian dream to qualify for the World Cup in Qatar. I didn't have that info on my radar anymore, but honestly this makes these games for Italy even more exciting or stressful. There is also some intrinsic incentive for North Macedonia to again send Italy home and destroy their dream. Not out of evil intentions, but beating Italy when there is something on the line is always worth the effort for the smaller football nations. Ok now this is getting interesting.

What could possibly hinder Italy from qualifying to the next round? They might perform mediocrely in coming fixtures, which will create a big doubt for their supporters. Italy faces North Macedonia and Ukraine, Italy will definitely not rule their chances of winning, rather they will strike for a more appropriate results. Luciano Spalleti is trying his best to get his team back together, time to prove to their opponents about their competency in the Euro Qualifiers. Italy are ready to take this game to the next level, in balance position to enable streak winnings in games.

Talking about chance for qualifying to EURO 2024 in Germany between Croatia and Wales seems Luka Modric cs have bigger opportunity looking for two matches left, but its could be difference thing if Wales win two matches left due the table standings position depend with goal difference not adopted head to head. Actually, Coratia have weakness opponent teams in two matches left against Armenia and Latvia depending with Wales have to face Armenia and last match against Turkey. For next match we can see which one have chance to qualify EURO 2024 if Wales and Croatia success get three points will be final at the end match for both teams want to get one ticket for qualifying to EURO.

I am expected with Croatia is better teams get participants in EURO 2024 but not close opportunity if Wales defeat Turkey in last match and automatically they will finish on 2nd standings position.

Both of them have 10 points from 6 matches. Croatia is ahead as far as goal difference is concerned. And the advantage with Croatia is that their next matches are against weak teams (Armenia and Latvia), while Wales need to face Turkey on 21st November (and before that they have a match against Armenia). IMO, Croatia's chances of qualifying for Euro 2024 are much higher when compared to Wales. But I am impressed with the performance from Wales so far. Even without Gareth Bale, they have put up a good show.

I shared my thoughts about them before. I think that Croatia can still join Euro 2024 even though the result they got against Wales. First of all the remaining matches of Croatia aren't challenging for them at all. Both of Latvia and Armenia are teams with no hope in the group now. A solid team like Croatia shouldn't have much problem on dealing with them. When it comes to Wales their remaining matches are against Armenia away and Turkey home.

Some time before Wales lost to Armenia by a really bad score. Maybe Armenia don't have any target to achieve left now but maybe even they can make them lose points. Even if they lose to Wales I don't think Turkey would lose despite guaranteeing their qualification.

Euro 2024 is essentially a rigorous occurrence in which we get to see the countries with the most prominent footballers perform. Croatia stimulates my interest because they are one of the most competitive teams this season, with good points in Group D despite the presence of Turkey, Wales, Armenia, and Latvia. While I consider these teams to be no threat to Croatia, it is still shocking to see some of these teams defeat the overhyped Croatia. I'm certainly intrigued because they have tremendous players but are not rated first or second in the group standings. Zlatko Dalic, Croatia's head coach, will reinforce alternate strategies to employ in his two noteworthy matchups this season.

What do you think about Croatia by the way? I'm quite curious about them because they got a shocking defeat against Wales the last time. This has given Wales a silver lining about their chance to make it to Euro 2024 as a result. Because they have the same points with Croatia now. Croatia will now hope especially Turkey to get a good result against Wales next time. Even a draw in that match would be in favour of Croatia a lot.

After that it is all up to Croatia. They have matches left against Armenia and Latvia. I assume they wouldn't stumble on any of them while they are in a critical situation.

Last time Italy lost the opportunity to play at the World Cup because of North Macedonia and it was a surprise for all the fans. I am sure that this time Italy will not make such a mistake. Ukraine will not be able to prevent them from getting to the European Championship. Probably this is the case when statistics tell the truth.

The record is worth nothing. I see that many bring this up as a dataset that they base their predictions on, but do you think a single Italian player will say "hey guys, no need to worry when we play against Ukraine because look, we have won so many games the last few decades"? Nobody will say that ever. They all know that all the wins from the past are useless and nobody cares about it when they lose this one game. It just doesn't make sense because football results don't follow a predefined timeline from the past into the future. It will be that final between Italy and Ukraine and nothing else is important.

Win against North Macedonia will bring Italy to the second spot into their group with last away game against Ukraine will be vital for both teams because in case of draw or win things will be gone good for the Italy but in case of lost, they could be out of the event which could be worse happen to them.

Italy's record against Ukraine in away games is impressive which can help them for staying into connection for their spot for Euro 2024 but still they need to work on their quality which is not allowing them for having better results in last few years they are inconsistent, and their performance is also on decline which is surely shocking for them.

North Macedonia hold Italy in first game and now going to Rome for the second league with have good confidence so can they do upset it's also important because this game hold the passport for the Italian journey into Euro 2024.

They have lots of options to qualify and surely the game against North Macedonia can play a vital role in all of this for Ukraine when Italy does not win it. But I guess Italy understands what is on the line here and to their advantage, North Macedonia is already out. This doesn't always mean it will be easy to beat them, but I think it would be a different ball game if North Macedonia still had a chance to make it. But assuming Italy wins this, it will all be about the last game against Ukraine and Ukraine would have to win with a 2 goal difference I think to make it, since Italy won the first game 2:1. If Ukraine wins 1:0, the overall goal difference will decide and Italy has the better stats.

Italy does not have almost any margin for error. Of course, we can get to the mathematics and say that they will still have a chance if they win one and draw one and also maintain a good goal difference, and at the same time, Ukraine ends up with only a draw in the last match. But that is definitely a little too technical. It will be better if it just relies upon the strength that they have and tries to win all the remaining matches. But at the same time, they will still have to pray that Ukraine does lose the last match. Well, they will have to pray and also perform because the last match of Ukraine is against Italy  . So if Italy does not find themselves qualifying, they have only themselves to blame.

When you say Italy need to win all of their remaining matches, we need to remember that only two matches remain for them. And the last match is a knockout match versus Ukraine. The winner of that match will qualify for the main tournament. They have played decently so far, but all of that will be undone if they lose against Ukraine. And let's not forget the fact that they failed to qualify for Qatar 2022. If they also fail to secure a spot for Euro 2024, then without any doubt, it will be a devastating blow for them.

Well, you are right in what you say, when we are referring to Italy it may be a very strong team but it may not manage things well in certain games, where they collude they may or tend to lose control of the game and this is not Well, because obviously things can go wrong for them, I think it is because it is a relatively young team, even though the SERIES is very good, they are showing good football, problems can arise within the same team, the qualified coach has to fix it. This, the truth is that Italy needs them to play a good role, maybe in this competition they can become more active and show what they are made of, of course this is something where they can win everything, because that is how this team is, but it has to maintain consistency, in this Euro I see that the strongest teams are between France, Portugal, Germany, England, for me those teams are the strongest.

I don't think Italy will disappoint, apart from this they Already have 2 World Cups that are not going, so drastic measures have to be taken now so that they can agree to do things well, because I believe that the Italian people already need good Representation , for That's why I want to see all the matches of this Euro, I want to see how they can change their mentality being in this competition, I don't see how it could be so complicated, because the strongest teams would be the group heads, so if this is so, Italy can be considered the head of the group, also because of its history, where it is considered that they are the inventors of soccer, this and history weighs heavily on the Italian players, who do have good soccer but they lack something so they can do and have that confidence of winning and winning or at least drawing so that they can be like before , maybe it takes a lot for veteran players like Totti, Paolo Maldini to go and give them more support , talk to them, something, but they have to put themselves in action so that they give the best results to their Country.

Italy remaining three points from Ukraine but have two matches left, if standings position depend on head to head actually Italy on good position because first leg won 2-1 from Ukraine and have last match against Ukraine. Before facing Ukraine,  Italy have chance winning over North Macedonia and if three points achievement will make easy on last match against Ukraine need draw have been enough to get place in EURO 2024 Germany. But Ukraine opportunity with EURO 2024 not close yet depend Italy get winning over North Macedonia but Ukraine have win on last match at their home against Italy on last qualifier match. Ukraine opponent qualify to EURO depend on their hand and not expected with North Macedonia can defeated Italy, they have win last match and automatically will qualify in EURO 2024.

@fuguebtc I had stopped watching Italy’s games due to their poor form but it looks like these two matches can be worth my time because Italy will do everything to win them and qualify. Furthermore whenever Italy misses a big tournament it feels like the tournament is missing it’s spark not sure if other’s feel the same but I’m hoping Italy can qualify and bring their entertaining football back on the big stage.