Today’s Football Predictions with Analysis

Panama has managed to stay in the fight for first place in their group for the 2026 World Cup. The last match for this team is against last-placed El Salvador.

The hosts need a big win

A 4:0 victory may be enough for the Panamanians, regardless of whether Suriname also wins their match at the same time. On the other hand, the hosts have not shown any convincing performance at home during the last part of the qualifiers, and I can't be 100% sure that this will change now. Yes, El Salvador has nothing to play for, but sometimes such teams pull off surprises. Everything points to a convincing win, but I'm not entirely convinced of that.

Bet on +2.5 Goals. Handicap Away

I might expose myself quite a bit with this prediction, but the risks of the profession, as they say.

Suriname is on the brink of something unprecedented - a place in the world football finals. However, there is still one match left on the path to the goal - the visit of Guatemala.

The hosts are out of chances

After the heroic feats of the Gold Cup in the summer, the Guatemalans hoped they would be in Suriname's place, but that will not be the case. Now we have to see if the team will undermine their opponent. The match is complicated, but I think it will end with few goals. Surinamese are cautious away, and they are aware that they need to be solid in defense, at least for now. Guatemala may not play with much enthusiasm, but at least they are obliged to be adequate in front of their fans.

Bet on under 2.5 goals

The classic under is my choice.

Costa Rica has fallen into a difficult position and may not qualify for an intercontinental playoff in 4 months if they do not win today. The decisive match is against Honduras.

The guests are first in the group

This group is nerve-wracking, as any of the top 3 teams can end up either first or third. Costa Rica is the most threatened on paper, as they have two points less than Honduras and Haiti, who has a match at the same time. It remains to be seen if one of the regular participants in World Cups in recent years, Costa Rica, can use the home advantage and at least secure a second position.

Bet on Costa Rica's victory

I will make a prediction in this direction, even without overwhelming confidence.

Jamaica lost the lead in the penultimate round of the qualifiers in CONCACAF for the World Cup. Let's see if Steve McClaren's team will manage to outsmart Curaçao in the decisive match.

A draw is enough for the guests

After a 7:0 victory against Bermuda, Curaçao is now one step away from history - qualifying for the World Cup finals for the first time. To achieve this, they must withstand the pressure from the Jamaicans, who have one point, but in front of their fans, they will hope that they can do something unprecedented - reach the finals of the Mundial. I believe that it is the "yellow-greens" who will find a way to achieve this great goal.

Bet on Jamaica's victory

Let's see if Steve McClaren will manage to lift his team here.

Ecuador has also had quite a few draws lately, including a 0:0 against Canada just a few days ago. However, this was the team's 14th consecutive match without a loss. Ecuador has become very tough and difficult to beat, and the reason lies in their solid defense. They concede very few goals, having allowed only three in these 14 matches. Therefore, they are also on a streak of eight consecutive matches with under 2.5 goals.

New Zealand has definitely faced difficulties when up against more serious opponents. For the past six months, they have been playing friendlies, during which they have played six such matches. They have only managed to achieve one draw and five losses in that time. Most recently, they lost 1:2 to Colombia over the weekend.

Ecuador is clearly difficult to beat and concedes very few goals. I wouldn't be surprised if they record another clean sheet in this friendly. Australia, on the other hand, clearly struggles against teams above their level, and at the moment, Ecuador is definitely one of those teams.

Mexico had a goalless draw in a friendly match a few days ago. Now the "Aztecs" are facing Paraguay in their second test for November.

The guests lost to the USA

The Paraguayans played a decent match against one of the hosts of the upcoming World Cup, but still ended up defeated. In this match, I at least expect the hosts to score 1-2 goals after they drew with Uruguay a few days ago. The guests also have enough quality for something similar, so I wouldn't be surprised if they score as well. A draw is not out of the question.

Bet on 1X and over 1.5 goals

Still, I give a slight home advantage.

Colombia continues with friendly matches after qualifying for the World Cup. Over the weekend, they won one such match 2:1 against New Zealand, and now they are hosting another team from Oceania. Overall, Colombia has been performing well lately. After losing away to Brazil, they have not lost in eight consecutive matches. They have also recorded some good victories and generally appear to be quite a stable team.

Australia has also secured participation in the World Cup and is now preparing with friendlies. However, they lost their last two such matches. A month ago, they lost 1:2 to the USA in a friendly, and just a few days ago, they lost 0:1 against another South American team, Venezuela.

We will see if Colombia will show that they are the better of the two teams in this friendly. Still, I think they will achieve victory, even if it is not by a large margin. I would try a victory for Colombia with under 3.5 goals in this match.

The Laos team has no chance of qualifying for the Asian Cup. They have five losses in their last six matches. They have only won one of their last 14 matches, and that victory was against another modest opponent in the form of Nepal. The last six matches of Laos had over 2.5 goals.

Vietnam is battling for first place in the group with Malaysia, from whom they lost as guests. However, they won their other matches. They have only one loss in their last 17 matches. At the same time, they have 9 wins from their last 10 encounters. Seven of their last eight matches had over 2.5 goals.

The victory seems to be going to Vietnam, who needs it. Over 2.5 goals also seems highly likely, as well as a success with at least a two-goal difference in favor of the guests.

Palmeiras seems to be on the verge of losing the title in Brazil at the last moment, after being first for a very long time. Let's see if Abel Ferreira's team can overcome the struggling Vitória.

The guests are once again in the danger zone

Palmeiras is somewhat "to blame" for Vitória now facing new headaches in the battle for survival, after Santos managed to defeat the former leader in the standings 1-0 a few days ago. And now it will be much more difficult for today's guests to achieve something similar. The "Greens" will not want to completely hand over the title to Flamengo, at least for now, and will be motivated to win. The guests, on the other hand, perform well mainly at home, and I do not foresee great success for them in this stadium.

Bet on Palmeiras to win with under 3.5 goals

Let's see if the second-placed team will really find the strength to pull themselves together.

Flamengo seems to be decisively aiming for the title in Brazil, taking a 3-point lead over Palmeiras with only 5 matches left. The first of these is against Fluminense.

The hosts have been strong lately

Fluminense is on a streak of 4 consecutive home victories, each by 1:0, which has helped them climb the standings. However, they now face a very tough opponent at what seems to be the worst possible moment. Flamengo is likely extremely motivated after pulling 3 points ahead of Palmeiras, and it seems to me that they will not let this opportunity slip away. To achieve this, they must win here, though. This is no easy task, by the way, but it is far from impossible. Felipe Luis's team feels that this is the moment to settle everything.

Bet on Flamengo to win

I believe the leader will find a way to win.

Gremio is still not entirely sure of its survival in the Brazilian Serie A, but is moving in that direction. Next up is a home match against Vasco da Gama.

The visitors have entered a bad streak

Vasco had closed in on the top four in the standings, but after the recent defeats, that dream has started to fade. I wouldn't be surprised if the trend continues in this visit. Gremio is not particularly strong away, but at home they perform well and that keeps them in decent positions in the standings. Now I think this factor will work again for this team against Vasco, who is clearly not at that level right now.

Bet on 1X

I am giving a double chance in favor of Gremio.

Santos achieved a priceless victory days ago against Palmeiras in added time, which has temporarily lifted the team above the danger zone. However, we will have to see if this will be confirmed against Mirassol.

The guests are in 4th place

Mirassol still confidently holds this position, which guarantees a direct spot in the group stage of the Copa Libertadores next year. However, they have had some weaker performances lately, including a defeat in the last such match. Neymar and company know that with two home victories before the end, they might be able to save themselves. The match is not easy to predict, but the big success against Palmeiras may inspire today's hosts with additional confidence for a great escape.

Bet on Santos to win

I think the hosts will win, one way or another.