Nations League 22/09-24/09: How to watch on TV live stream, lineups & prediction
By Tom Gott
It's time for international football, with the UEFA Nations League taking centre-stage this week.
Across the continent, there are battles for qualification and scraps to avoid relegation, with some heavy hitters finding themselves in a surprising amount of trouble as we head into the final two games of the group stage.
Here's everything you need to know about the fifth round of fixtures.
Thursday 22 September
Group 1
France vs Austria (19:45 BST)
World champions France have just two points from their opening four games and will be relegated to the B-tier if they are beaten by Austria, who themselves will tumble into the relegation spot with a defeat.
How to watch France vs Austria on TV in UK, US, Canada?
- UK: Premier Sports
- US: ViX, fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN
France predicted lineup vs Austria (4-3-3)
Maignan; Pavard, Kounde, Varane, Mendy; Guendouzi, Tchouameni, Camavinga; Griezmann; Mbappe, Giroud.
France vs Austria score prediction: 2-0
Croatia vs Denmark (19:45 BST)
A win will send Denmark through to the next stage of the competition, but Croatia could take top spot with a victory of their own. The Danes will meet France later this week and so would like to get the job done here.
How to watch Croatia vs Denmark on TV in UK, US, Canada?
- UK: Premier Sports
- US: ViX, fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN
Croatia vs Denmark score prediction: 1-1
Group 4
Poland vs The Netherlands (19:45 BST)
The Dutch are flying at the top of group 4 and will fancy themselves as favourites against a Poland side whose focus is more on making sure they do not tumble below Wales and into the relegation spot.
How to watch Poland vs The Netherlands on TV in UK, US, Canada?
- UK: Premier Sports
- US: ViX, fuboTV, FOX Soccer Plus
- Canada: DAZN
Poland vs The Netherlands score prediction: 1-3
Belgium vs Wales (19:45 BST)
Belgium are three points behind The Netherlands, who they will meet on Sunday, and they'll expect a win against a Wales side who sit bottom of Group 4 with one solitary point. If Poland get anything from their game, Wales are done.
How to watch Belgium vs Wales on TV in UK, US, Canada?
- UK: Premier Sports, S4C, BBC Radio 5 Live
- US: ViX, FOX Sports 1
- Canada: DAZN
Belgium vs Wales score prediction: 3-0
Friday 23 September
Group 3
Italy vs England (19:45 BST)
The Euro 2020 finalists square off on Friday in a battle for survival. England are bottom with two points and will be relegated if Italy secure all three.
Germany vs Hungary (19:45 BST)
Top-of-the-table Hungary come into this one just a single point ahead of Germany and will need a big result here is they are to keep their spot by the end of the night.
How to watch Germany vs Hungary on TV in UK, US, Canada?
- UK: Premier Sports
- US: FOX Sports, fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN
Germany predicted lineup vs Hungary (4-2-3-1)
Neuer; Henrichs, Rudiger, Sule, Raum; Kimmich, Gundogan; Gnabry, Muller, Sane; Werner.
Germany vs Hungary score prediction: 2-0
Saturday 24 September
Group 2
Spain vs Switzerland (19:45)
Group 2 is a tight one, with just five points separating first-placed Spain from bottom side Switzerland. The former's fate remains in their hands, but Switzerland need results elsewhere to go in their favour if they are to survive.
How to watch Spain vs Switzerland on TV in UK, US, Canada?
- UK: Premier Sports
- US: ViX, fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN
Spain predicted lineup vs Switzerland (4-3-3)
Simon; Carvajal, Torres, Garcia, Gaya; Busquets, Pedri, Koke; Pino, Morata, Torres.
Spain vs Switzerland score prediction: 2-0
Czech Republic vs Portugal (19:45)
Portugal are one point behind leaders Spain, while the Czech Republic are one point above bottom side Switzerland. All to play for.
How to watch Czech Republic vs Portugal on TV in UK, US, Canada?
- UK: Premier Sports
- US: FOX Sports, fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN
Czech Republic vs Portugal score prediction: 0-1
Nations League B & C
Saturday 24 September
Scotland vs Ireland (19:45 BST)
Both Scotland and Ireland are in with a shout of winning promotion to the A-tier but neither can afford to slip up here to keep their dreams alive - particularly Ireland, who are two points behind Scotland having played one game more.
How to watch Scotland vs Ireland on TV in UK, US, Canada?
- UK: Premier Sports
- US: ViX, fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN
Scotland vs Ireland score prediction: 2-1
Northern Ireland vs Kosovo (17:00 BST)
Greece have already secured top spot in this C-tier group so the focus is now on avoiding relegation. Northern Ireland are third out of four, but level on points with bottom-side Cyprus.
How to watch Northern Ireland vs Kosovo on TV in UK, US, Canada?
- UK: Premier Sports
- US: ViX, fuboTV, FOX Soccer Plus
- Canada: DAZN