Team news and previews before the internationals of Saturday, featuring Republic of Ireland, Spain, Italy and more.
Team news: The Republic of Ireland are strengthened by the return to fitness of Shane Duffy.
The Brighton guardian has proceeded with the squad to Tbilisi after shaking off a calf problem, providing Mick McCarthy using a boost after he lost a couple of his first-choice straight , Richard Keogh by trauma and Enda Stevens through suspension.
Striker David McGoldrick is recovering from a groin strain and will miss the trip to Georgia, although Ireland expect to get him .
Georgia have no fresh injuries or suspensions to compete with as they seem to maintain their eligibility hopes with a positive result.
How to see: Coverage begins on Sky Sports Football and Sky Sports Main Event from 1.30pm; Kick-off is at 2pm.
What is the state of play in Group D? Republic of Ireland seem in good shape after the comeback attraction Switzerland previous month and by beating out Georgia next time, they would be left in sterling contour Denmark and Switzerland .
Should Switzerland neglect to win that one, if Ireland take points in Georgia itd give them a chance to qualify on Sunday.
Georgias surprise draw with Denmark last time out gave them both their point of qualifying, however they are eliminated this weekend – worse news for Gibraltar, whove lost every match and are out of contention.
Coming up in Group D: October 12 – Georgia v Republic of Ireland v Switzerland; October 15 – Switzerland v Republic of Ireland
Charlie Nicholas forecast:This is another tough game for the Republic of Ireland. Mick McCarthy has really was able to get some results, however they lack goals – they have scored more than one goal in one of their five qualifiers. That said, they have only conceded two. Richard Keogh is outside wholl partner Shane Duffy at the trunk? McCarthy gets 100 percent from his players all the time, but those are always dangerous fixtures.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 2-1 (14/1 with Sky Bet)
Team news: while Arsenal playmaker Dani Ceballos and Jose Gaya are doubtful with hamstring strains, Spain are with no defenders Jordi Alba and Nacho. Real Madrid forward Marco Asensio (knee) remains a long-term absentee.
These frailties may play with Salzburg hotshot Erling Braut Haaland and Bournemouth striker Josh King expected to be deployed. But Norway will soon be without experienced centre-back Tore Reginiussen (shoulder).
How to watch: Coverage starts on Sky Sports Football out of 7.40pm; Kick-off is at 7.45pm.
What is the state of play in Group F? Spains perfect record has them as good as throughout and theyre able to reserve their place in the finals this weekend.
That apart position is all up in the air, together with Norway, Romania and Sweden separated by 2 points with two games to move. Romania will probably be happy they are the sole facet of the three not to perform this weekend to Spain – and they host Norway Tuesday at a game that could have consequences.
Further down Faroe and Malta Islands are both back, with just 3 factors to reveal between them – but that will definitely change if they move.
Coming up in Group F: October 12 – Malta v Sweden, Faroe Islands v Romania, Norway v Spain; October 15 – Sweden v Spain, Romania v Norway, Faroe Islands v Malta
Charlie Nicholas forecast:Norway are always a challenging act, however, Spain have talent throughout the park. Rodrigo is doing exactly the exact same, yet they extend from playing them up front and opt for a three instead, although paco Alcacer is having a good season at Borussia Dortmund. Itll be another departure masterclass from the Spanish, however, I can not see past an off win.
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 0-2 (11/2 with Sky Bet)
Team news: Chelsea defender Emerson Palmieri was ruled out until after the worldwide break the injury which has cast uncertainty over midfielder Stefano Sensis engagement with a leg strain.
Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma (stomach) is doubtful while Lorenzo Pellegrini (broken foot) and also Mattia De Sciglio (arm) remain long-term absentees.
Francesco Acerbi, who has fought his way to perform at the maximum amount after being diagnosed with testicular cancer, is predicted to make the beginning XI of Saturday alongside Leonardo Bonucci, while Lazio striker Ciro Immobile might be deployed on his home ground.
Greece defender Kostas Manolas faces a late fitness test on a muscle trauma he sustained before the global break, but forward Kostas Fortounis (knee) and Lazaros Christodoulopoulos are out.
The Way to see: Coverage begins on Sky Sports Premier League out of 7.40pm; Kick-off reaches 7.45pm.
What is the state of play Group J? There is still lots to play for in Group J together with Finland, Armenia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Greece all still vying to complete from the qualification areas whove won all six of their games so far.
Roberto Mancinis side will be eligible over Greece, who want all three points to stay in contention on Saturday with victory.
Finland, who have 12 points from their games up to now, currently sit second from the team and are on track to create their debut. However, they face two major games from Herzegovina and Bosnia, which are five points behind Finland, and Armenia, who are next to the group.
Coming up at October 12: Group J – Bosnia and Herzegovina v Finland, Italy v Greece, Liechtenstein v Armenia; October 13 – Liechtenstein v Italy, Greece v Bosnia and Herzegovina v Armenia
Charlie Nicholas forecast:Italy are on the upswing. Greece do not show you anything – you dont hear anything so they have a whole lot of work to do to recover their decent standing. The kids are mixing in with expertise at Italy and also they could grow to be a force .
CHARLIE PREDICTS: 3-0 (5/1 with Sky Bet)
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