Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifying predictions including Netherlands vs. Ireland

Armenia vs. Wales (Saturday, 2.00pm)

Following successive wins in Group D, Wales have their Euro 2024 qualifying fate in their own hands as they visit Armenia on Saturday, when victory will put them within three points of reaching next summer's finals.

Having pulled off a superb defeat of group favourites Croatia last time out, the Dragons now aim to avenge a humbling home loss to Armenia earlier in the process - their hosts, meanwhile, also remain in contention.

We say: Armenia 1-2 Wales

Although they are right back in the mix for automatic qualification, Wales will not take anything for granted at Vazgen Sargsyan Republican Stadium. Matching the high of last month's heroics against Croatia may be a tall task, but the Dragons can still slay their tricky hosts by the slimmest of margins.

Latvia vs. Croatia (Saturday, 5.00pm)

After back-to-back losses last month, Croatia seek a return to winning ways on Saturday evening, as they visit Latvia in Euro 2024 qualifying.

The Croatians slipped up twice in October to lose their grip on automatic qualification, while their hosts finally claimed a first victory but remain adrift at the foot of Group D.

We say: Latvia 0-3 Croatia

With a point to prove - and automatic qualification still possible - Croatia will go full gas to ensure they take care of business in Riga. The gulf in class between the visitors and their more modest hosts is quite substantial, and that should be reflected in the scoreline.

Belarus vs. Andorra (Saturday, 5.00pm)

The bottom two nations in Group I of Euro 2024 qualifying square off at Szusza Ferenc Stadion in Budapest as Belarus take on Andorra.

The two teams meet for the first time since playing out a goalless draw in the reverse fixture two months ago.

We say: Belarus 1-0 Andorra

These two European minnows are merely playing for pride on Saturday, but nevertheless will be motivated to claim a rare victory that can provide a much-needed morale boost heading into their final fixture of 2023 next week.

Another closely-fought contest could be in store, but we believe Belarus have the edge in the final third and will do just enough to claim all three points.

Netherlands vs. Rep. Ireland (Saturday, 7.45pm)

Requiring just one more victory to ensure qualification for Euro 2024, the Netherlands welcome the Republic of Ireland to the Johan Cruyff Arena for Saturday's Group B battle.

Ronald Koeman's men occupy second place in the section with 12 points to their name, while the Boys in Green have already been eliminated from top-two contention and are clinging onto playoff hope.

We say: Netherlands 2-0 Republic of Ireland

A pair of victories over Gibraltar are nothing to shout about for Ireland, and while Kenny's side did give the Netherlands a good run for their money two months ago, a sterner test awaits them in Amsterdam.

Despite their wealth of injuries, the Dutch ought to quell an Ireland side still sweating over the fitnesses of Ferguson and Ogbene to punch their ticket to next year's tournament.

> How the Netherlands could line up against Ireland

France vs. Gibraltar (Saturday, 7.45pm)

First meets worst in Saturday's Euro 2024 qualifying Group B showdown, as France welcome Gibraltar to the Allianz Riviera for both nations' penultimate battle.

Les Bleus have already been confirmed as group winners with two games left to play, while their bruised and battered visitors have yet to achieve a single point in the section.

We say: France 6-0 Gibraltar

Despite putting three unanswered goals past Gibraltar back in the summer, the manner of France's performance still left something to be desired, but Les Bleus should have few problems tearing their cellar-dwelling opponents to shreds here.

Gibraltar boss Ribas will likely employ a backs-against-the-wall approach from the first whistle, but once the deadlock is broken, the floodgates will surely open.

> How France could line up against Gibraltar

Switzerland vs. Kosovo (Saturday, 7.45pm)

Switzerland can quality for Euro 2024 if they beat Kosovo in their penultimate Group I fixture at the St. Jakob-Park in Basel on Saturday.

Kosovo, meanwhile, must claim maximum points against the Swiss if they wish to keep their slim top-two hopes alive.

We say: Switzerland 2-1 Kosovo

There is pressure on both nations to claim all three points on Saturday in their quest to qualify for Euro 2024, and while Switzerland will feel somewhat deflated after dropping two points in midweek, Kosovo head to Basel in high spirits following their success over Israel.

There has been little to separate these two teams in previous meetings, but Switzerland will be regarded as favourites on home soil and should ultimately have enough quality to get the job done.

Israel vs. Romania (Saturday, 7.45pm)

Israel and Romania face off at the Pancho Arena in Hungary for their penultimate Group I fixture in Euro 2024 qualifying on Saturday.

While the Sky Blue and Whites are preparing for their third of four qualifiers in the space of 10 days this month, the Tricolours are gearing up for their first fixture since beating Andorra 4-0 last month.

We say: Israel 2-2 Romania

While Romania can settle for a draw on Saturday, the onus is on Israel to take the game to the Tricolours as they endeavour to claim the maximum points required to keep their top-two hopes alive.

Both nations could not be separated in the reverse fixture two months ago and another closely-fought contest may be on the cards in Hungary, which could therefore see the spoils shared in an entertaining draw.