Soccer Laduma

Floyd says the Dutch will maximise home advantage and take their revenge on France

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13 Oct (20:45) - Netherland­s v France (EURO qualifier): The Dutch will want revenge as Les Blues thumped Ronald Koeman’s men 4-0 in the opening game of the qualifiers back in March. But it may be another tough match for the home side as France are in rampant form with 11 goals and have yet to concede. Floyd Mogale: Netherland­s win

14 Oct (20:45) - Hungary v Serbia (EURO qualifier):

Both nations are tied on 10 points at the top of the standings, although Hungary have a game in hand. This means victory is more crucial for Serbia, who won’t find it easy away from home. Recent matches between the two countries have produced tight score lines. Floyd Mogale: Serbia win

15 Oct (20:45) - Norway v Spain (EURO qualifier):

Spain have been scoring goals left, right and centre, banging in 13 in their last two encounters, and it will take something special for Norway to contain the likes of Alvaro Morata. Erling Haaland, out injured when La Furia Roja (Spanish for Red Fury) beat Norway 3-0 in the reverse fixture, is the Norwegian Spain needs to fear. Floyd Mogale: Spain win

16 Oct (20:45) - Belgium v Sweden (EURO qualifier):

It’s been an impressive campaign for Belgium so far, notching four wins and a draw. Sweden, on six points, have only an outside chance of qualifying for next year’s tournament in Germany so they will give it all they have. Floyd Mogale: Belgium win

17 Oct (20:45) - England v Italy (EURO qualifier):

Free-scoring England are out to cement top spot in their group with a victory over the Azzurri, who have a game in hand and can close the gap to just three points with a win here. That’s easier said than done, given Italy were beaten 2-1 on home soil by the Three Lions in their last clash. Floyd Mogale: England win

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This week’s Soccer Laduma guest predictor is former Royal AM coach Floyd Mogale.

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