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Georgia and Wales to draw –

Although they still unbeaten and have recorded back-to-back wins, Wales’ qualifying campaign has been punctuated with too many draws.

Chris Coleman’s side have shared the points in five of their eight matches so far, including in their home game against Georgia.

Without Gareth Bale, another even encounter looks likely considering the hosts have drawn three on the spin.

Italy (-2) to beat Macedonia –

A point will secure at least play-off berth for Italy, but they should easily take all three on Friday night.

The Azzurri have won each of their last five home matches with an aggregate score of 19-0.

They also took three points in the return fixture and are a tempting price to beat a side that, prior to victories over Liechtenstein and Israel, were without an away win in 24.

Israel (-1) to beat Liechtenstein –

Liechtenstein are pointless at the bottom of Group G and without a win in 19.

They have also lost each of their last five competitive matches by more than one.

Israel have already beaten their hosts once and, despite losing four on the bounce, should ease home again.

Spain (-2) to beat Albania –

Rampant Spain have won six on the spin in Group G and are unbeaten in their last 61 World Cup qualifiers, an impressive run that stretches back to 1993.

They come into this fixture on the back of an 8-0 win over Liechtenstein, while four of their last six victories have come by a margin of three or more goals.

Albania have lost five out of eight and have no chance.