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Sunday's European Championship Qualifying predictions including England vs. Ukraine

Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's European Championship Qualifying fixtures, including England vs. Ukraine.


Kazakhstan vs. Denmark (Sunday, 2.00pm)

Denmark manager Kasper Hjulmand pictured on November 30, 2022© Reuters

Kazakhstan host Denmark for their second European Championship qualifier of the week on Sunday afternoon.

Magomed Adiev's eastern European side opened their campaign with a 2-1 defeat to Slovenia, while Denmark lead the group at this embryonic stage of the qualification process after easing to a 3-1 win over Finland on Thursday.

We say: Kazakhstan 1-2 Denmark


All four previous matches between these nations have ended in the same outcome; victory for Denmark - with Kazakhstan sitting 98 places below their imminent visitors, there is not a great deal of evidence to suggest their losing streak in this fixture will come to an end on Sunday.

Our tipster partners are predicting over 1.5 goals.

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England vs. Ukraine (Sunday, 5.00pm)

Harry Kane celebrates scoring for England on March 23, 2023© Reuters

Aiming to continue their 100% start in Euro 2024 qualifying Group C, England return to the Wembley turf to host Ukraine on Sunday evening.

The Three Lions defeated reigning champions Italy 2-1 in Naples on Thursday, while the visitors are kickstarting their bid for tickets to Germany this weekend.

We say: England 2-0 Ukraine


Despite possessing non-jellied legs and a possible new manager bounce, Ukraine's unbeaten streak in Euros qualifying should come to a swift end at the Wembley fortress.

While the scoreline may not be as emphatic as it was during their Euro 2020 quarter-final, Southgate's squad could and probably should have scored more in the first half against Italy, and a routine home win should be on the cards no matter how many changes the England boss considers.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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> How England could line up against Ukraine


Slovenia vs. San Marino (Sunday, 5.00pm)

Slovenia coach Matjaz Kek before the match on March 29, 2022© Reuters

Slovenia have a fantastic opportunity to continue their perfect start to their Euro 2024 qualification campaign when they host San Marino at Stozice Stadium on Sunday evening.

The hosts have not conceded a goal against the visitors in the five previous meetings between the two sides, most recently running out 4-0 winners in a friendly back in October 2020.

We say: Slovenia 5-0 San Marino


Slovenia have won every one of their previous meetings with San Marino, and there is seemingly no real chance of that run coming to an end on Sunday, particularly given how well they played in the second half against Kazakhstan.

Kekci have always won by at least a four-goal margin when they have faced La Serenissima at home in the past, and so we expect them to win by a similar scoreline this weekend.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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Liechtenstein vs. Iceland (Sunday, 5.00pm)

Iceland's Birkir Bjarnason and teammates celebrate after the match on September 27, 2022© Reuters

Iceland travel to Vaduz to face Liechtenstein in a Euro 2024 qualifier on Sunday.

Both sides lost in their opening Group J fixtures and look set to struggle in the section.

We say: Liechtenstein 0-3 Iceland


There is not much down for the 198th-ranked side in the world in this match or in this section, as Liechtenstein will likely finish without a point.

Iceland need to respond after a woeful showing in Zenica, and three points will be the absolute minimum requirement.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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Malta vs. Italy (Sunday, 7.45pm)

Mateo Retegui celebrates scoring for Italy on March 23, 2023© Reuters

Both beaten in their opening game of Euro 2024 qualifying, Malta and reigning European champions Italy meet in Ta'Qali on Sunday.

While the hosts lost 2-1 to the Italians' World Cup playoff nemesis North Macedonia, their neighbours suffered a home defeat to Group C favourites England.

We say: Malta 0-2 Italy


Italy were unimpressive as an attacking force in their Euro qualifying opener, but a number of fringe players - such as Gnonto, Grifo and Politano - could now come to the fore against less demanding opponents. Malta may have shown signs of improvement, but denying the Azzurri victory this weekend is a feat beyond their wildest dreams.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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> How Italy could line up against Malta


N. Ireland vs. Finland (Sunday, 7.45pm)

Stoke City manager Michael O'Neill after the match on January 9, 2022© Reuters

Northern Ireland play host to Finland on Sunday evening looking to record what would be a crucial win in their bid to qualify for Euro 2024.

While the home side eased past San Marino earlier this week, Finland went down to Group H favourites Denmark.

We say: Northern Ireland 1-1 Finland


Although we remain in the early stages of the group, this is a potentially-pivotal fixture for these nations. With both teams aware that avoiding defeat is imperative, a low-scoring draw feels like the most likely outcome.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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Slovakia vs. Bosnia H'vina (Sunday, 7.45pm)

Juraj Kucka in action for Slovakia in June 2021© Reuters

Slovakia will be looking to bounce back from a disappointing goalless draw with Luxembourg when they host Bosnia-Herzegovina in the second round of Euro 2024 qualifiers on Sunday.

Following an impressive 3-0 victory over Iceland on Thursday, Bosnia-Herzegovina find themselves joint-top of Group J alongside Portugal.

We say: Slovakia 0-1 Bosnia-Herzegovina


While Slovakia have failed to win any of their last six games, Bosnia-Herzegovina have won three of their previous four, so we expect the Dragons to build on Thursday's triumph over Iceland with another clean-sheet victory.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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Luxembourg vs. Portugal (Sunday, 7.45pm)

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring against Liechtenstein on March 24, 2023© Reuters

Portugal will be aiming to make it two wins from two in Euro 2024 qualifying when they travel to Luxembourg on Sunday.

The hosts, meanwhile, claimed a respectable 0-0 draw away to Slovakia in their opening match in Group J.

We say: Luxembourg 0-2 Portugal


Although Luxembourg have clearly dramatically improved during Holtz's lengthy spell in charge of his home nation, they are still someway short of being able to consistently challenge against teams of Portugal's calibre.

Martinez's secondary aim from the trip to Luxembourg City may be keeping another clean sheet, and we can envisage a tighter victory than many may expect as a result.

Our tipster partners are predicting under 3.5 goals.

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> How Portugal could line up against Luxembourg

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