Initial Conditions

1. Belarus v England: England should have a lot of confidence, Belarus are mediocre.

Prediciton: 1-3

2. Northern Ireland v San Marino: Even we won’t mess this one up. San Marino are equal bottom of the world rankings.

Prediciton: 3-0

3. Germany v Wales: Wales improving, but likely to go down fighting against the Germans.

Prediction: 2-0

4. Ireland v Cyprus: Ireland had a good start but should be wary of the improving Cypriots who ran Italy close.

Prediction: 2-1

5. Belgium v Spain: Belgium haven’t impressed in their previous two home games- Spain are much better.

Prediction: 1-3

6. Norway v Holland: Norway got out of jail against Scotland, Holland are purring along nicely.

Prediction: 0-1

7. Chile v Argentina: Difficult to call, as Argentina seem to be spluttering through and Chile are doing reasonably well.

Prediciton: 2-2

8. Brazil v Colombia: Brazil are back in form, Colombia are having problems finding goal

Prediciton: 3-0

9. Canada v Mexico: Canada are out, Mexico will be eager to come back after the loss in Jamaica

Prediciton: 0-3