On November 9, there are two matches in the World Cup Qualifying UEFA Playoffs. World Cup Qualifying UEFA Playoffs between Northern Ireland vs Switzerland and Croatia vs Greece. Both the matches will kick-start at 7:45 PM. The first leg of this UEFA World Cup Qualifying takes place on November 9, Thursday.
Northern Ireland vs Switzerland will be held at Windsor Park, Belfast. In the final ranking of second-placed team, Switzerland is in the first place with 21 points from Group B and the team Northern Ireland is in the sixth place from Group C with 13 points. There is only one meet between these two sides in a friendly match on 2004 in which the game ended in a draw.
Croatia vs Greece will be held at Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb on November 9. In the ranking, Croatia of Group I is in the fourth place with 14 points and Greece of Group H is in the seventh place with 13 points. So far these two sides have met each other two times in 2010 and 2011. In those matches on match won by Greece and the other ended in a draw.
Northern Ireland vs Switzerland
What is it?
Tournament: World Cup Qualifying UEFA Playoff 1st Leg
When & Where?
Venue: Windsor Park, Belfast
Kickoff Time: 7:45 PM GMT, Thursday, November 9
Channel List to Watch Live Game
India: SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 2 HD
Northern Ireland: Sky Go UK, SKY GO Extra, Sky Sports Main Event, NOW TV UK, BBC Radio 5 Live
Switzerland: SRF Zwei, RTS Deux, DAZN Europe, RTS Sport
United Kingdom: BBC Radio 5 Live, SKY GO Extra, NOW TV UK, Sky Go UK, Sky Sports Main Event
United States: ESPN2 USA, ESPN3 USA, WatchESPN
Team News
Defender Aaron Hughes will not be on the first leg but will be available from Sunday match. Paddy McNair and Jamie Ward will be available in the match after a long time. Switzerland is more strong and they have more chance to win the game on Thursday.
Croatia vs Greece
What is it?
Tournament: World Cup Qualifying UEFA Playoff 1st Leg
When & Where?
Venue: Stadion Maksimir, Zagreb
Kickoff Time: 7:45 PM GMT, Thursday, November 9
Channel List to Watch Live Game
India: SONY TEN 1, SONY TEN 1 HD
Croatia: HRT 1
Greece: Cosmote Sport 1 HD
United Kingdom: SKY GO Extra, Sky Go UK, Sky Sports Mix
United States: ESPN3 USA, WatchESPN, ESPN Deportes+ USA, ESPN Deportes USA
Match Prediction
Both the teams Croatia and Greece have crossed their tough times. But Croatia have proud that they never lost in their home record in Group stages and unbeaten by any team. Mostly Croatia has more chance to win the game on November 9. For World Cup 2018 predictions, you can follow this site.
