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Czech Republic to beat Qatar –

Qatar were beaten 2-1 at home to Curacao a month ago and have now lost three of their last four.

They have also lost four of their last seven matches against European sides, beating only Andorra and Russia.

Czech Republic claimed an impressive win away at Iceland on Wednesday and have now won three on the spin.

Macedonia to win or draw against Norway –

Norway rounded off their qualifying campaign with an 8-0 win away at San Marino, but that was only their first win in 10 on the road.

They had lost eight during that run, including a 6-0 pasting at Germany and a 2-0 defeat to Northern Ireland.

Macedonia beat Liechtenstein 4-0 last time out at home and have lost just one in their last five, against Spain.

Denmark to beat Republic of Ireland –

Ireland picked up a rare away win to secure their play-off spot, beating Wales 1-0 at the Cardiff City Stadium.

But that was only their fourth victory in 21 matches on the road.

Denmark have won four out of five at home, including a 4-0 victory over group winners Poland, and are unbeaten in 10.

Spain (-1) to beat Costa Rica –

Spain could only beat Israel 1-0 a month ago, but have won three of their last four by a margin of three or more goals.

They have also won 12 out of 14 at home, 10 of which were by two or more.

Costa Rica closed out their qualifying campaign with a defeat away to Panama and are without a victory in three.