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Croatia to beat Greece – 

Croatia were only two points short of automatic World Cup qualification, and should ease through the opening leg of their play-off.

They have won 11 of their last 13 competitive matches on home soil without losing a single game.

Greece, who failed to qualify for Euro 2016, have beaten only Cyprus, Estonia and Gibraltar in their last 10 on the road.

Northern Ireland to beat Switzerland – 

Northern Ireland’s home form has been integral in securing a play-off spot, winning four of their last five at Windsor Park, and only losing to world champions Germany in their last 10.

Switzerland won nine out of 10 in Group B, but lost out on top spot after a 2-0 defeat away to Portugal.

They have also been beaten by Republic of Ireland and Slovakia in their last 10 away games, and are a healthy price to suffer another defeat.

Hungary to beat Luxembourg –

Hungary completed their Group B campaign with two victories from their final four matches, against Latvia and the Faroe Islands.

Luxembourg were spanked 8-0 by Sweden and 5-0 away to the Netherlands in their final five games of the group.

The visitors have also been beaten 12 times and managed just two victories in their last 17 in all competitions.

Netherlands to beat Scotland – 

Although the Netherlands were pipped to World Cup qualification on goal difference, they did manage to beat Sweden 2-0 last time out.

That was their sixth victory in their last seven matches, with their only defeat coming against France.

Scotland could only scrape a draw at Slovenia in their must-win qualifier in October, and will struggle to cope against a much better side.