Sweden v France - Friday (Sky Sports 1, 19.45)

Over 2.5 goals –

This tip is informed by Sweden scoring in each of their last nine matches – managing two or more goals in five of those.

France, too, have scored 18 goals in nine matches since Euro 2016.

France to win –

The visitors are rightly big favourites to win this match.

Didier Deschamps’ side have dropped just one point in World Cup qualifying, and won away at the Netherlands in October.

Giroud to score/France to win –

Giroud has scored five goals in his last two starts for France.

Considering the quality of his supply line, he is a good bet to do so again as part of a victory.

Azerbaijan v Northern Ireland - Saturday (Sky Sports 4, 17.00)

Northern Ireland to win –

Northern Ireland have only lost to Germany and Croatia since a successful Euro 2016.

Azerbaijan, meanwhile, have only beaten San Marino, Norway and Qatar since the turn of 2016, so should lose here at odds-against value.

Both teams to score: no –

Simples: None of Northern Ireland’s last 14 matches have included goals for both teams.

Northern Ireland to win either half –

This is an obvious pick, given how easily Northern Ireland should win.

Michael O’Neill’s visitors have won at least one half in four of their last six matches.

Scotland v England - Saturday (ITV/Sky Sports 1, 17.00)

England to score over 1.5 goals –

England have scored two or more goals in four of their last six matches, and notched three in each of their last three matches with Scotland.

Oh, and Harry Kane’s back, too.

Scotland to score –

Scotland have scored in their last 12 home matches – an impressive record considering their faltering form.

That run included a goal against England in November 2014.

Kane to score/England to win –

Harry Kane’s stellar end to the season should ensure that he starts and scores in this one.

Back him to do so as part of an away win.

Republic of Ireland v Austria - Sunday (Sky Sports 1, 17.00)

Under 1.5 goals –

The reverse fixture between these sides finished 1-0 to the Republic of Ireland, and something similar should be in order here.

Three of the hosts’ last four qualifiers have featured one goal or fewer, too.

Half-time correct score: 0-0 –

If the pattern of the game pans out as expected, then this looks attractive.

All of the qualifiers referenced above were 0-0 at half time.

Republic of Ireland to score 1 or 2 goals –

Martin O’Neill’s men have scored in nine of their last 11 matches, though.

Austria, meanwhile, have conceded once or twice in six of their last eight.

Serbia v Wales - Sunday (Sky Sports 1, 19.45)

Half time/full time: Serbia/Serbia –

Wales’ squad looks under strength without the suspended Gareth Bale.

They only drew at home to Serbia – having failed to beat Georgia – and so are likely to lose convincingly in this one.

Wales not to score –

Chris Coleman’s side failed to score in their last game in Ireland, and are unlikely to go any better in this one.

Without Bale, their goalscoring hopes rely on Hal Robson-Kanu.

Mitrovic to score/Serbia to win –

Mitrovic scored in November’s 1-1 draw at the Millennium Stadium as part of a run of four goals in five matches.

He should do so again as part of a win for his side.