International football acca & predictions: England to beat Albania

The action resumes in Group F as Ireland head to Hungary knowing a win would see them leapfrog their hosts and finish in second - or even qualify automatically for the 2026 World Cup, depending on other results. A famous victory over Portugal on Thursday has given them a great chance of progression, but a decisive match in Budapest stands in their way.

Hungary are in patchy form, and Ireland's back-to-back victories will give them real confidence of getting a result, but we're expecting a tight game to end all square. September's meeting between the two sides ended 2-2, with a dramatic late equaliser from Adam Idah saving a point for Ireland, and with so little to separate them throughout the qualifying campaign, we're predicting another draw here.

Another resounding victory on Thursday has Norway needing just one point to automatically qualify for the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico, but Italy's victory over Moldova means they're still well in with a chance themselves. Norway's superior goal difference means they have all but confirmed their spot at a first World Cup since 1998, and with Erling Haaland's form in front of goal, he's bound to have a huge say.

Norway haven't lost a game since October 2024, and 20 goals in their last three World Cup Qualification games highlights the ridiculous threat they carry - even against a stubborn Italian defence. Italy are in great form themselves, winning each of their last six matches, but with Norway so high on confidence, we're backing a famous away win in Italy to put the seal on an excellent qualifying campaign.

Rounding off this international football acca, we're backing Portugal to cruise past Armenia - even without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo - and secure their place at the World Cup next summer. Ironically, Ronaldo may be hoping for another outcome, as automatic qualification could mean he misses their opening game (or two) at the tournament due to suspension, but they should be far too strong for Armenia regardless.

A surprising defeat in Ireland on Thursday threw a small spanner in the works for Roberto Martinez's side, but having thrashed Armenia 5-0 in the reverse fixture back in September, it's difficult to see the visitors putting up much of a fight. We're predicting a comfortable Portugal win and automatic qualification to another World Cup - which will (presumably) be Cristiano Ronaldo's last chance to win the elusive trophy.

That concludes our international football acca for November. You can bet on these four selections individually, or combine them into a bigger international football acca, as seen below.

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