Euro 2008 Qualifiers Predictions

Away from the major leagues, we would come to the EURO 2008 Qualifiers again with some crucial fixures coming up for teams.

Euro 2008 Predictions

Armenia 0-2 Serbia
Azerbaijan 0-3 Portugal
Belgium 1-2 Finland
Poland 2-0 Kazakhstan
Faroe Islands 0-3 France
Italy 2-1 Georgia
Scotland 1-0 Ukraine
Greece 1-0 Bosnia
Hungry 3-0 Malta
Molodva 0-2 Turkey
Cyprus 0-2 Wales
Ireland 1-2 Germany
Slovakia 2-0 San Mrino
Croatia 1-1 Israel
England 2-0 Estonia
Denmark 1-2 Spain
Iceland 1-1 Lativa
Liechtenstein 0-3 Sweden
Belarus 2-0 Luxembourg
Romania 0-1 Holland
Slovenia 1-0 Albania

Friendly

Switzerland 1-1 Austria
Ghana 2-0 Jamaica
Mexico 2-1 Nigeria

Matches of Interest

The matches of interest this weekend are the following:

- In Group A, a must win for Portugal at Azerbaijan to keep their qualifications hope alive while the Fins have a difficult fixure away to the Belgium and Poland should pick up 3 points at home with a victory.

- All Group B matches as the top three of Scotland, France and Italy are separated by just 2 points. Hence a win or loss can go a long way to deciding the top two.

- A win for Greece over Bosina in Group C would open its lead at the top while Turkey must win at Moldova to remain in the hunt.

- Ah, Ireland must win at home against Germany in Group D to stand a chance of qualifying while a win for Germans would all but ensure their qualification.

- In Group E, England must win at home vs Estonia and hope that Croatia drops points vs Israel.

- Another tight group situation in Group F where Spain must come up with a win at Denmark to maintain pressure on Sweden which is expected to roll over Liechtenstein.

- In the final group G, a win for either Romania or Holland would decide the group winner while opening the door for Bulgaria with a outside chance.

And now for some soccer news around the globe.

1. First up is the release of the short list for the 2007 FIFA Player of the Year Award. Italians head up the list with 5 names; however it is the names of Kaka and Cristano Ronaldo that are hot favorites this year.

2. Next with England Micah Richards committing his future to Manchester City; thus crushing rumors of a move to London Giants Arsenal. But one can never confirm such things until the end.

3. Again in England, ex-Ajax coach Teh Cate looked poised to join Chelsea in the next 24 hours; thus ending speculation over his move to assist Avim Grant.

4. Again rumors of Hiddincks moving to take over Chelsea has been crushed with his signing of a 2 year extension with Russia national team to 2010. He is quoted saying that he had a dream to fulfil with the Russians.

5. In another country vs club debate, Michael Owen is looking to clear the air on his return to the english national side just days after his injury. While Gareth Barry is worried about his place in side with the return of Lampard.