Friday's Nations League predictions including Austria vs. France

Azerbaijan vs. Slovakia (Friday, 5.00pm)

Azerbaijan play host to Slovakia in the UEFA Nations League on Friday evening knowing that defeat would realistically leave them out of the hunt for promotion to Division B.

Meanwhile, Slovakia head into this contest on the back of a surprise defeat to Kazakhstan, putting the visitors under pressure to bounce back in Group C3.

We say: Azerbaijan 1-2 Slovakia

With goals having been few and far between in this group, there is a feeling that this contest could go either way. However, we cannot ignore that Slovakia are by far the more reputable team here, and they have enough quality in attack to earn a hard-fought win in Mardakan.

Moldova vs. Latvia (Friday, 5.00pm)

After collecting four points from their opening two games, Moldova will look to maintain their unbeaten start when they face Latvia on Friday.

The visitors, meanwhile, have bettered Moldova's points tally after beating Andorra and Liechtenstein to top their Nations League group.

We say: Moldova 1-1 Latvia

Both sides will enter the contest in a confident mood after their respective unbeaten starts to the Nations League, and with neither nation wanting to give an inch to their promotion rival, we think Friday's contest will see the points shared.

Austria vs. France (Friday, 7.45pm)

Still searching for their first UEFA Nations League win of the 2022-23 campaign, holders France will travel to the Ernst Happel Stadion in Leopoldstadt to face Austria on Friday night.

Les Bleus have claimed only one point from their opening two games in League A Group 1 and currently sit five points behind leaders Denmark, while Austria sit in between both nations with three points.

We say: Austria 1-2 France

With Deschamps expected to recall a number of his star players to the starting lineup, France will be much stronger on Friday, and the prospect of Mbappe and Benzema linking up together in attack is sure to cause problems for Austria's backline.

The hosts will not make it easy for the 2018 World Cup winners, but when comparing the quality of the two nations, we expect the visitors to come away with maximum points.

> How France could line up against Austria

Denmark vs. Croatia (Friday, 7.45pm)

High-flying Denmark will welcome Croatia to Parken Stadium in Copenhagen for their UEFA Nations League encounter on Friday night.

The hosts currently sit top of League A Group 1 after winning their opening two matches, while the visitors sit at the foot of the standings with only one point.

We say: Denmark 2-1 Croatia

Although Denmark will be regarded as the slight favourites on Friday, a closely-fought contest is set to be played out, with Croatia still searching for their first win and hoping to build on their dogged performance against France which saw them rescue a point.

However, the Danes are in fine form at present and we can see them coming away with maximum points to maintain their 100% start in League A.

Albania vs. Israel (Friday, 7.45pm)

Albania and Israel square off in the UEFA Nations League on Friday evening with the opportunity to move to the top of Group B2.

The opening two fixtures in this three-team group have ended in draws, throwing open the opportunity for one of these nations to take full control with victory in Tirana.

We say: Albania 1-1 Israel

With relegation not an option for either of these nations, they are free to throw caution to the wind in the search of glory. Nevertheless, there is very little between the two teams, and we feel that a low-scoring draw is the most likely outcome.

Belarus vs. Kazakhstan (Friday, 7.45pm)

Belarus will be looking to clinch their first win of the current edition of the UEFA Nations League when they face Kazakhstan on Friday.

The visitors, in contrast, are aiming to collect a third consecutive victory after beating Azerbaijan and Slovakia in their opening two matches.

We say: Belarus 1-3 Kazakhstan

Although Belarus have won the last two meetings with Kazakhstan, we think the hosts will fall short on Friday, when they came up against a Kazakhstan have won their opening two Nations League games without conceding.

Andorra vs. Liechtenstein (Friday, 7.45pm)

Both winless from their opening two games, Andorra and Liechtenstein will do battle in the third round of UEFA Nations League fixtures on Friday.

The hosts put their first point on the board with a draw last time out, while their visitors will aim to bounce back from consecutive defeats.

We say: Andorra 2-1 Liechtenstein

The two sides will come in with dented confidence following their tough starts, but we just give the edge to the hosts, who have shown themselves to be slightly more capable on the continental front.