Euro 2020 qualification previews

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Netherlands vs Belarus ? 21/03/2019

Netherlands will face Belarus at De Kuip Stadium, in Rotterdam, in UEFA Europe 2020 Qualification 1th Round. The Netherlands against Belarus is the match with big interest because of great National squads and great perspectives in Qualification. Review our thoughts on this match here below. Group G

1. Germany

2. Netherlands

3. Estonia

4. Northern Ireland

5. Belarus Netherlands

FIFA Rating ? 14

Last year for the Netherlands was almost without action. Unfortunately, they were not promoted to the main World Cup Tournament and were left at the 3rd position in the qualification Group stage. This team has perspective players, and a few years in a row everyone is talking that they should start playing well with this great grown generation. However, Holland is not showing results that everyone expecting, although, they took first place in UEFA Nations League in League A and will fight for becoming champions of this tournament. In total, now they are playing very confident football, as they lost only 2 in two last years against France and England. Moreover, they impressively won against teams like Germany, France, and Portugal. This team including players from different highest Europe League like Premier League, LaLiga, Ligue 1 and others. As a result, they should show everything they got in the first match.

Squad

Goalkeepers

Marco Bizot; Jasper Cillessen; Jeroen Zoet;

Defenders

Daley Blind/ Matthjs de Ligt; Stefan de Vrij; Kenny Tete; Patrick van Aanholt; Virgil van Dijk; Steven Bergwin;

Midfielders

Nathan Ake; Denzel Dumfries; Frenkie De Jong; Marten De Jong; Davy Propper; Pablo Rosario; Kevin Strootman; Donny van de Beek; Tonny Vilhena; Georginio Wijnaldum; Ryan Babel; Steven Berghuis; Quincy Promes;

Forwards

Luuk de Jong; Memphis Depay; Belarus

FIFA Rating ? 78

Belarus does not have a strong national squad, however, they are trying to do their best, and sometimes it works. The national squad of Belarus has lost only once since the 2017 year against Finland. In addition, they took 1st place in UEFA Nations League in League D. As a result, they were promoted to League C and stronger competitors. In this group, they won 4 and have drawn 2 matches with 10 scored goals and without conceding. Of course, Belarus will face troubles with such teams as Germany and Holland, but even so, there are teams in the group that can be defeated. The main thing is to play strong team football and everything can be very good even for weak teams, as well as the team will be helped by the well-known and best player Aleksandr Hleb, who has played in the Arsenal for a long time.

Squad

Goalkeepers

Anton Chichkan; Andrey Gorbunov; Andrey Klimovich;

Defenders

Aleksandr Martynovich; Denis Polyakov; Igor Shitov;

Midfielders

Aleksey Rios; Mikhail Sivakov; Zakhar Volkov; Maksim Volodko; Stanislav Dragun; Alexsandr Hleb; Yuri Kendysh; Sergei Kislyak; Ivan Maevski; Pavel Nekhaychik; Anton Putsilo; Pavel Savitski; Igor Stasevich;

Forwards

Yuri Kovalev; Denis Laptev; Anton Saroka; Nikolai Signevich H2H

These teams met twice last year, because, they were in one qualification group to the World Cup. The Netherlands were stronger twice, however, Belarus scored in every match and games were very productive and opened.

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Belgium vs Russia ? 21/03/2019

Belgium will face Russia at King Baudouin Stadium, in Brussels, in UEFA Europe 2020 Qualification 1th Round. Belgium against Russia is the match with big interest because of great National squads and great perspectives in Qualification. Review our thoughts on this match here below. Group C

1. Russia

2. Belgium

3. Scotland

4. Cyprus

5. Kazakhstan

6. San Marino Belgium

FIFA Rating ? 1

Belgium is one of the strongest teams of our times. They have perspective, young, experienced, strong and super fast players in the worlds strongest leagues and teams. They can play strong and individual football, moreover, they have great team spirit and team-play football. In last competitions in UEFA Nations League, they took second place and saved their participation in League A. Moreover, previously in summer 2018, they showed one of the strongest football in the world by getting bronze medals beating England. They lost only to France in Semi-Finals of the World Cup by 1:0 in a very tough match. In total year 2018 was the most successful year for the history of Belgium football.

For qualification to Europe Cup, they called the strongest players from the top teams and Leagues in Europe and World. This team consists of players from such teams as Real Madrid, Barcelona, Paris SG, Chelsea, Manchester United, Liverpool and many others from Premier League, Bundesliga and LaLiga championships.

Head Coach

Robert Martinez

Squad

Goalkeepers

Koen Casteels; Thibaut Courtois; Simon Mignolet; Matz Selz;

Defenders

Toby Alderweireld; Dedryck Boyata; Mousa Dembele; Jason Denayer; Brandon Mechele; Thoma Vermaelen; Jan Vertonghen;

Midfielders

Yannick Carrasco; Timothy Castagne; Nacer Chadli; Thomas Meunier; Leander Dendoncker; Dennis Praet; Youri Tielemans; Hans Vanaken;

Forwards

Christian Benteke; Eden Hazard; Thorgan Hazard; Adnan Januzaj; Dries Mertens; Leandro Trossard; Michy Batshuayi; Romelu Lukaku; Divock Origi; Russia

FIFA Rating ? 50

Russia was hosts of World Cup 2018 and played very successfully there as they eliminated Spain from the tournament. As a result, Russia took second place in the Group stage, by losing only to Uruguay. However, they met Spain in 1/8 finals and won by penalties, thanks to Akinfeev?s great play. After a successful championship, the team arrives in a good mood and is now looking at other matches and championships with perspective. Russians took second place in UEFA Nations League and saved their participation in League B, however, Sweden got a chance to check their strength in League A.

As part of the Russian national team, there are 2 players from the top leagues of Europe. A. Golovin from Monaco, French League 1 and D. Cheryshev from Valencia, Spanish LaLiga. These two should play leading roles in team game and prove that they deserve to play in such clubs and be in the national team of such a big country.

Head Coach

Stanislav Cherchesov

Squad

Goalkeepers

Marinato Guilherme; Andrei Lunev; Anton Shunin;

Defenders

Maxim Belyaev; Georgy Dzhikia; Ilya Kutepov; Vyacheslav Karavaev; Fyodor Kudryashov; Andrei Semenov; Kirill Nababkin; Mario Fernandes; Georgy Schennikov;

Midfielders

Ilzat Akhmetov; Yury Gazinsky; Alexander Golovin; Roman Zobnin; Vladislav Ignatiev; Alexei Miranchuk; Anton Miranchuk; Alexei Ionov; Daler Kuzyaev; Magomed Ozdoyev; Denis Cheryshev;

Forwards

Artem Dzyuba; Fyodor Smolov; Fyodor Chalov; H2H

These teams played in last World Cup in Group stage, however, Belgium was stronger and won against all opponents including Russia. Moreover, they met in the 2017 year in Friendly match where the match was very tough and interesting, as a result, it finished by 3:3. Of course, Belgium had better players, but Russia were hosts and this match was similar to training game for both.

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England vs Czech Republic ? 22/03/2019

England will face Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium, in London, in UEFA Europe 2020 Qualification 1th Round. England against Czech Republic is the match with big interest because of great National squads and great perspectives in Qualification. Review our thoughts on this match here below.

Group A

1. Czech Republic

2. England

3. Montenegro

4. Bulgaria

5. Kosovo England

FIFA Rating ? 5

England has grown a very strong and perspective squad with Premier League stars mostly. They have very strong and great players, from leading Premier League teams known all over the world. Last year was successful for them as they played for the 3rd place in FIFA World Cup, unfortunately, lost to Belgium. Moreover, they played strongly against Croatia in the semifinal and lost only in extra time after great Mandzukic goal. Next international break is very important for young players in the squad since they have big plans in every competition. Although they lost 3 matches in a row against Croatia, Belgium and then to Spain, they have big potential to be among the greatest teams, as Englands academy is working hard on growing young talents. In addition, they won the 1st place in UEFA Nations League in League A and were promoted to Playoffs.

Group A in qualification is far away from the strongest, so England should take 1st place confidently and without big troubles.


Head Coach

Gareth Southgate

Squad

Goalkeepers

Jack Butland (Stoke City); Tom Heaton (Burnley); Jordan Pickford(Everton);

Defenders

Kyle Walker (Manchester City); Kieran Trippier(Tottenham Hotspur); Trent Alexander-Arnold (Liverpool); Harry Maguire (Leicester City); Ben Chilwell(Leicester City); James Tarkowski (Burnley); Michael Keane (Everton); Danny Rose(Tottenham Hotspur); Luke Shaw (Manchester United); John Stones (Manchester City);

Midfielders

Ross Barkley (Chelsea); Eric Dier (Tottenham Hotspur); Ruben Loftus-Cheek (Chelsea); Declan Rice (West Ham United); Dele (Tottenham Hotspur); Fabian Delph (Manchester City); Jordan Henderson (Liverpool); Jadon Sancho (Borussia Dortmund);

Forwards

Harry Kane (Tottenham Hotspur); Callum Wilson (AFC Bournemouth); Marcus Rashford (Manchester United), Raheem Sterling (Manchester City); Czech Republic

FIFA Rating ? 44

Of course, the Czech Republic is not the strongest team in Europe, however, they are always fighting strong in every match and every competition. In World Cup qualification in the year 2017, they finished group stage at 3rd place with 4 points difference with Northern Ireland. This qualification stage would be very tough for them since there are teams with the same in this group. Montenegro and Bulgaria could fight on the same level and get a chance to be in Europe Playoffs, that is because the Czech Republic should fight in every match, especially against strongest. Some of the players are playing in England, so they will definitely inform all team how they like to play and what to expect from them. In UEFA Nations League they have played in League B and saved their position, moreover, they played stable football and did not score only against Ukraine.

Unfortunately, most valuable and known player Petr Czech retired from international football. This time he would have been most useful since he had played almost all his career in England.

Head Coach

Jaroslav ?ilhav?

Goalkeepers

Tom?? Koubek; Ji***345;? Pavlenka; Tom?? Vacl?k;

Defenders

Theodor Gebre Selassie; Marek Such?; Filip Nov?k; Tom?? Kalas; Ond***345;ej ***268;el***367;stka; Vladim?r Coufal; Ond***345;ej K?dela;

Midfielders

Bo***345;ek Do***269;kal; Jakub Jankto; Tom?? Sou***269;ek; Jarom?r Zmrhal; Luk?? Masopust; Alex Kr?l;

Forwards

Mat***283;j Vydra; Patrik Schick; H2H

These team met last time in for the year 2018 in Friendly match. However, this time England?s team was not so strong and teams played draw with 2:2 final result.

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Moldova vs France ? 22/03/2019

Moldova will face France at Stadionul Zimbru, in Chi***351;in***259;u, in UEFA Europe 2020 Qualification 1th Round. Moldova against France is the match with big interest because of great National squads and great perspectives in Qualification. Review our thoughts on this match here below.

Group H

1. France

2. Turkey

3. Moldova

4. Albania

5. Iceland

6. Andorra
Moldova

FIFA Rating ? 170

Moldova is one of the weakest teams in Europe. In UEFA Nations League they took 3rd place in lowest League D with only 4 scored goals and 9 points. For example, Luxembourg scored 11 goals in 6 matches and conceded less than Moldova. Moreover, they played each other, and Luxembourg were more successful and won 4:0. In World Cup qualification they finished in the last position with only 2 points in 10 matches without any win. In Europe Cup qualification they can be stronger only against Andorra since the other team is showing better football. Moldova?s head coach is ex Moldova National team player. Moreover, he was Shakhtar Donetsk and Zenit St. Petersburg head coach?s assistant. Moldova should try to play defensive football with counter attacks, while France will press them on their half.


Head Coach

Alexandru Spiridon

Squad

Goalkeepers

Stanislav Nama***537;co; Alexei Ko***537;elev; Dumitru Celeadnic

Defenders

Alexandru Epureanu; Veaceslav Posmac; Ion Jardan; Sergiu Pl***259;tic***259;; Oleg Reabciuk; Artiom Rozgoniuc; Dinu Graur; Artur Cr***259;ciun

Midfielders

Eugeniu Cebotaru; Alexandru Antoniuc; Artur Ioni***539;***259;; Radu G?nsari; C***259;t***259;lin Carp; Eugeniu Cociuc; Gheorghe Anton; Constantin Sandu; Iaser ***538;urcan

Forwards

Vitalie Dama***537;can; Vladimir Ambros; Nicolae Milinceanu; Ion Nicolaescu
France

FIFA Rating ? 2

France is one of the strongest teams in the world. They have superb players in their team and could win against every national team. This team has made a long way in the World Championships and became champions in 2018 in Russia. Moreover, the team has the best players in the world from the top clubs. They play excellent team and individual football, which is very beautiful and impressive. In the World Cup, they were unbeaten and won against Croatia in Final by 4:2. Unfortunately, France failed to succeed in the UEFA Nations League in League A as they lost to Netherlands 0:2. They had the same amount of points as France, however, the Netherlands had better goal difference, as a result, promoted to PlayOffs.

Group H should be easy for France since all teams are weaker. They have big chances to be favorites in Europe, especially, after their performance in World Championship. The announced France team shows that they are not going to sit in defense but will go ahead, attack and score goals, as in their team most of the players are attacking style.


Head Coach

Didier Deschamps

Squad

Goalkeepers

Alphonse Areola; Hugo Lloris; Steve Mandanda;

Defenders

Lucas Digne; Presnel Kimpembe; Layvin Kurzawa; Benjamin Pavard; Djibril Sidibe; Raphael Varane; Samuel Umtiti; Kurt Zouma;

Midfielders

N?Golo Kante; Blaise Matuidi; Tanguy Ndombele; Paul Pogba; Moussa Sissoko;

Forwards

Kingsley Coman; Nabil Fekir; Olivier Giroud; Antoine Griezmann; Anthony Martial; Kylian Mbappe; Florian Thauvin;
H2H

These teams have never met before. However, even if they would be met, the French team was never weaker than Moldova, so the outcome of the match would be very predictable.

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Spain vs Norway ? 23/03/2019

Spain will face Norway at Estadio de Mestalla, in Valencia, in UEFA Europe 2020 Qualification 1th Round. Spain against Norway is the match with big interest because of great National squads and great perspectives in Qualification. Review our thoughts on this match here below.

Group F

1. Sweden

2. Romania

3. Spain

4. Norway

5. Malta

6. Faroe Islands
Spain

FIFA Rating ? 9

Spain, as always, has a very strong squad called up for Euro 2020 qualification. Of course, they are the strongest team in Group F and have all the chances to participate in Euro 2020. However, as we can see they have troubles in their team since they failed to play in the World Cup qualification due to lost against Russia. This caused by changing the head coach of the team just before the championship started. The team did not expect such changes and played far from their best football. Of course, changes in tactics at the last moment had bad consequences for the teams game. Moreover, they took only second place in UEFA Nations League, by losing against Croatia on road game and lost on their own pitch to England. As a result, England was promoted to PlayOffs and Croatia (vice-champions of the World) relegated to League B.

Former Spanish national team player Luis Enrique was appointed as a new Head Coach of Spain to bring more victories and a confident team play. He gathered a very strong squad for qualification, it remains only to prove that they really are not worthy to stand so low in the FIFA rankings. Most of the players are the leaders in the main leagues of Europe, like LaLiga, Premier League and Bundesliga.


Head Coach

Luis Enrique

Squad

Goalkeepers

David de Gea; Kepa Arrizabalaga; Pau Lopez;

Defenders

Jose Gaya; Jordi Alba; Juan Bernat; Mario Hermoso; Inigo Martinez; Sergio Ramos; Sergi Gomez; Jesus Navas; Sergi Roberto;

Midfielders

Sergio Busquets; Rodri Hernandez; Dani Ceballos; Saul Niguez; Sergio Canales; Dani Parejo;

Strikers

Alvaro Morata; Rodrigo Moreno; Marco Asensio; Iker Muniain, Jaime Mata;
Norway

FIFA Rating ? 48

Last years Norway started to play very confidently and strongly. They took first place in League C in UEFA Nations League and was promoted to PlayOffs and League B, where opponents will be more stronger and dangerous. However, the team looked great during the year 2018. They lost only once against Bulgaria, have drawn 1 game with Slovenia and won 8 games including Friendly matches. In the last 10 matches they scored 16 goals, conceded only 5, moreover, they played 6 games with a clean sheet.

They have a wide choice to select the most important players. Most of them are playing in England and the Netherlands. So they have a great school of football and one of the best experience in Europe.


Head Coach

Lars Lagerb?ck

Squad

Goalkeepers

Rune Jarstein; Sten Grytebust; Per Kristian Br?tveit;

Defenders

H?vard Nordtveit; Omar Elabdellaoui; Even Hovland; Martin Linnes; Haitam Aleesami; Jonas Svensson; Kristoffer Ajer; Sigurd Rosted;

Midfielders

Stefan Johansen; Markus Henriksen; Ole Seln?s; Mohamed Elyounoussi; Mats M?ller D?hli; Martin ?degaard; Iver Fossum;

Forwards

Tarik Elyounoussi; Joshua King; Alexander S?rloth; Ola Kamara; Bj?rn Maars Johnsen;
H2H

Last time these teams met was in the year 2003 in Euro qualification Playoffs Final. Of course, as now Spanish team was stronger and won against Norway in both matches with 5:1 result in aggregate.