November 12, 2026: Top Match Predictions and Analysis

Major UEFA Nations League A clashes, Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers and an early-round Copa del Rey fixture all fit into one day. We looked at the eight-match list through form lines, goal averages and the context of each game. You can also visit our page with all of today's matches and live prediction results.

Italy - France

In the Nations League A summit, two football giants meet at Giuseppe Meazza at 22:45. Italy's recent form reads two wins, two draws and one defeat; they score 1.6 goals per match and concede 1.0. France took three wins across a five-match run, but scoring 2.2 while conceding 1.6 suggests gaps at the back. France's matches average 3.8 goals, while Italy's stay at 2.6. The high-scoring potential is rated weak/risky, and both sides have a both-teams-to-score rate of 60 percent. With Istvan Kovacs refereeing, the key question is this: can France's attacking power break through Italy's balanced defensive average?

England - Croatia

A defence conceding just 0.6 goals per match meets one conceding 3.2 at Wembley; that is the story of this fixture in a nutshell. In a clash of two World Cup semi-finalists, England arrive with three wins, one draw and one defeat, and they find 2.8 goals per match. Croatia have suffered four defeats in recent weeks and managed only one win. The visitors' matches average 4.2 goals, and their both-teams-to-score rate is 80 percent. This is the only match flagged with strong high-scoring potential. With Morten Krogh in charge, if Croatia's defensive troubles continue, that tempo could show up on the scoreboard.

Türkiye - Belgium

Four defeats and a draw sum up how Türkiye arrive at this match. The hosts score 0.6 goals per match while conceding 2.4. Belgium's picture is not bright either: two wins, three defeats and a goal balance of 1.4 for and 1.4 against. Still, Türkiye's matches average 3.0 goals and Belgium's 2.8; the high-scoring potential is weak/risky. Refereed by Sandro Scharer at Gursel Aksel Stadium, this game kicks off at 20:00, the only Nations League A fixture of the day to start early, and it draws strong interest from the home supporters. Türkiye's attacking average of 0.6 will determine how that interest translates onto the pitch.

Czechia - Spain

European champions Spain head to Czechia unbeaten in their recent run, with four wins and a draw. The hosts have suffered five consecutive defeats, scoring 0.4 goals per match and conceding 2.6. Spain score 2.4 while conceding only 1.0, and their both-teams-to-score rate is 80 percent. The gap on paper is wide, yet Czechia's matches average 3.0 goals, hinting at a lively flow. The high-scoring potential is moderate. Nikola Dabanovic will referee at Pragues Letna Hill, with kickoff at 22:45. For a Czechia side that has left the pitch beaten five games running, finding even a single goal may be the most-watched detail of the night.

Ivory Coast - Gambia

A solid home defence against a visiting side that scores freely: this AFCON qualifier is built on that contrast. Ivory Coast score 1.4 goals per match and concede just 0.6, with their matches averaging 2.0 goals. Gambia score 3.0 and concede 1.8; their matches average 4.8 goals and their both-teams-to-score rate is 80 percent. Both teams took three wins from their last five games. The match carries an upset signal, while its high-scoring potential is weak/risky. Kicking off at 22:00, the game will see Gambia's scoring average test the defensive discipline of one of the continent's strong sides.

Cameroon - Namibia

One of Africa's established sides, Cameroon, host Namibia in the AFCON qualifying campaign. The hosts come in with three wins, one draw and one defeat; they score 1.4 goals per match and concede only 0.6, and their matches average 2.0 goals. Namibia's defence concedes 2.6, and the visitors' matches average 3.8 goals. The both-teams-to-score rate is 40 percent for Cameroon and 20 percent for Namibia. This match also carries an upset signal, and its high-scoring potential is weak/risky. With kickoff at 22:00, Cameroon's tight defence meets Namibia's tendency to concede, so the hosts' controlled game may come to the fore.

Senegal - Sudan

This is one of the day's lowest-tempo candidates. Senegal's matches average only 1.8 goals; the hosts score 1.0 per match and concede 0.8. Sudan's matches average 2.6 goals, though the team scores 0.8 and concedes 1.8. Senegal's recent run is two wins, two draws and one defeat; Sudan's is two wins and three defeats. In this AFCON qualifier hosted by one of the continent's strongest sides, the high-scoring potential is weak/risky. The numbers point to a controlled game rather than a goal feast, and Senegal's concession average of 0.8 per match is the main support for that reading.

Navalcarnero - Real Betis

In an early round of the Copa del Rey, lower-league side Navalcarnero host La Liga's Real Betis at Estadio Mariano Gonzalez, with kickoff at 21:00. The hosts' numbers stand out: they score 2.8 goals per match and concede 2.6, their matches average 5.4 goals and their both-teams-to-score rate is 100 percent. Real Betis score 1.2 and concede only 0.6, with their matches averaging 1.8 goals. In the form table, Navalcarnero have two wins, two draws and one defeat; Betis have three wins, one draw and one defeat. The high-scoring potential is moderate. The cup night will show which of the two very different goal profiles prevails.

Summary of the Day

The most appealing matches of the day are England - Croatia and Navalcarnero - Real Betis: in the first, an England attack finding 2.8 goals per match meets a Croatia defence conceding 3.2, while in the second Navalcarnero's 5.4 goals-per-match average stands out. Enjoy an entertaining evening of football.

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