2022 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Predictions - Part One!

Divide the predictions into 2 parts, since 9 matches and some games are very predictable.

In this part:

• Russia - Cyprus
• Armenia - North Macedonia
• Georgia - Sweden
• Azerbaijan - Luxembourg

Russia - Cyprus

Russia has already guaranteed itself access to the 2022 World Cup, they have 19 points, and Cyprus is in last place in the group. The Russian national team has not lost for about 5 months, since the crushing defeat to Denmark at the European Championship.

Under Karpin's leadership, Russia has 4 wins and only 1 draw. The team tries to play for the result and on defense. Maximum 2 goals per game even with teams like Cyprus.

Russia and Cyprus played each other in September, when the Russians won 2-0. Cyprus played 2-2 against Malta in the last match, and before that they had a streak of 6 defeats in a row.

It's hard to understand what kind of motivation Russia will have in this match, but it seems to me that they will still take the minimum victory. A good chance to see young players who are not sure about.

Bookmakers give odds of 1.148 for Russia and 26 for Cyprus, the draw is estimated at 9.3. Very low quotes in this match, the most logical bet on "OZ - no" for 1.425, you can also believe that there will be less than 3.5 goals for 1.52.

Forecast: TM 3.5 in the match Russia - Cyprus: Qualifiers for the World Championship 2022 - coefficient 1.52

Armenia - North Macedonia

According to the signboard, it may not be the most interesting match, but Armenia and North Macedonia now have 12 points each and are only 1 point behind Romania, which are in 2nd place, which will allow them to get to the 2022 World Cup.

North Macedonia has 3 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses in 8 matches. Armenia has mirror statistics! North Macedonia has better statistics on goals scored and conceded, it will be a shame if it affects the fate of Armenia.

In general, Armenia needs to win here and now, if not at home, then I don't know where.

Armenia lost points with Iceland and Liechtenstein, and the last match with North Macedonia ended in a 0: 0 draw.

Macedonia, on the other hand, easily defeated Liechtenstein 4-0, but also had a draw with Iceland.

Bookmakers give odds of 3.075 for Armenia and 2.55 for North Macedonia, the draw is estimated at 3.28. Both teams will try to score, Armenia clearly needs to take the victory at home and come out on the second line. On the other hand, it seems to me that the pressure will definitely affect the players of Armenia and they can swim. I would believe that both will score for 1.88.

Prediction: Both will score in the match Armenia - North Macedonia: World Cup 2022 Qualifiers - odds 1.88

Sweden - Georgia

The return of Ibrahimovic to the national team, I wonder how it will affect. I think that Georgia has already lost any chances of qualifying from the group, while Sweden has already guaranteed its participation in the World Championship. Who would have thought that in group "B" it was the Swedes who would outstrip the Spaniards and take first place.

They will not play for Georgia: Dvali and Giorbelidze due to disqualification. Albin Ekdahl is disqualified from Sweden.

Georgia is playing at home, this is unlikely to help them today, I expect to see an easy victory for Sweden, although there is no tournament motivation for the Swedes to win here.

Bookmakers give odds 7.1 for Georgia and 1.57 for Sweden, the draw is estimated at 4.1.

Prediction: an easy victory for Sweden over Georgia: Qualifiers for the World Cup 2022 - odds 1.57

Luxembourg - Azerbaijan

It's hard to say anything about this match, very weak and mediocre teams play. In group "A", in principle, everything has already been decided. Serbia is top 1, Portugal is second. It is important for Luxembourg to cling to the third place in order to have a chance to get to the 2022 World Cup in some replay. Azerbaijan has only 1 point for 7 games, it is unlikely that they will be able to surprise in this particular match.

Luxembourg lost the last match to Portugal with a score of 0: 5, while Serbia won against Azerbaijan 3: 1.

In September, Luxembourg played against Azerbaijan, then the first celebrated the victory with a score of 2: 1. I think history will repeat itself, as Azerbaijan plays badly at home, like Luxembourg on the road, but there are serious rivals like Serbia and Portugal.

Bookmakers give some insane quotes, 2.62 for Azerbaijan, the draw is estimated at 3.10, and for Luxembourg - 3.15. I wonder what influenced these numbers. It is unlikely that there will be a lawn or a square ball - these are the only conditions under which Azerbaijan can cling to success in this game.

Prediction: Luxembourg will win Azerbaijan: Qualifiers for the World Cup 2022 - odds 3.15