The Qualification Race Isn't Over Yet: Accumulator Tips for November 13, 2025.

The international break is off and running, and the focus is on the FIFA World Cup qualifiers, where nations battle it out for a spot in the 2026 World Cup that will be held in North America and co-hosted by three different nations. Our accumulator tip is built around the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers that will begin this Thursday, and we have you covered with three fixtures that are worth watching out for on this day.

England vs. Serbia

Three teams have maintained a 100% record in the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers, and the 1965-66 champions England, are one of them. This currently sees them at the top of the table in Group K with a seven-point cushion. It's worth noting that they have qualified for the 2026 World Cup.

The Three Lions' recent qualifying match was a 5-0 away routing of Latvia on matchday eight. Before this, they beat Wales 3-0 at home in a friendly clash.

As things stand, Serbia can only finish in second place in Group K and not anything higher than that. With 10 points, they occupy third place and are one point behind second-placed Albania.

The Eagles began their qualifying campaign with a three-match unbeaten run (W2, D1) before going off track in a two-match losing streak. However, they did manage to stop that rot in a recent 3-1 away win against Andorra.

England have been impressive in the qualifiers, and I don't see them dropping points in front of their home crowd. Thomas Tuchel's charges have won six consecutive matches in this competition, and the reason behind their success has been their potent offense. They are averaging 3 goals per game in Group K. Notably, they have scored exactly five goals in each of their last two games, and this includes a 5-0 win over Serbia. That said, I'm confident this fixture will produce more than 2.5 goals.

England vs. Serbia trends.

England have scored 18 goals in their last six qualifying games.

Serbia's recent match against England was in the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. They lost 5-0 at home.

England have seen three of their last four home matches across all competitions produce over 2.5 goals.

• Bet Type: TO 2.5

France vs. Ukraine

France might be the top spot in Group D of the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. However, having maintained a three-point cushion after four games is an indication that the 2018 champions haven't been perfect.

The Blues had one job to do in their last qualifying match against Iceland, and that was to secure a comfortable win away from home. To everyone's surprise, that wasn't the case as a porous defense led to them salvaging a point in a 2-2 draw. This ended a three-match winning streak.

Ukraine are in second place in Group D of the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers and are three points adrift of the top spot.

The Blue and Yellow have won two consecutive matches in this competition. This comes after a rough start that saw them fail to win their first two games. Their resurgence began with a 5-3 thrashing of Iceland and beat Azerbaijan 2-1 at home in their recent match.

France's defense against Iceland was a bit shaky, and there's a possibility we'll see a similar display in the upcoming encounter. This is a team that has conceded a goal in two of their last three qualifying matches, and a clean sheet in this one is out of question. I fancy Ukraine's chances of getting on the scoreboard, having scored in each of their last three matches.

France vs. Ukraine trends.

France have seen both teams find the net in two of their last three FIFA World Cup European qualifiers games.

Ukraine have seen both teams find the net in each of their last three qualifying games.

France and Ukraine have seen both teams find the net in two of their last three competitive matches.

• Bet Type: BTTS

Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal

Republic of Irelandhave not been at their best in the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers, particularly in Group F. Two losses in their last four games currently sees them occupying third place and are one point behind second-placed Hungary.

The Boys in Green managed to keep their qualification hopes alive last time out against Armenia. Evan Ferguson opened the scoring in the 70th minute, which was enough to see his team edge a narrow 1-0 home victory and end a three-match winless run in the qualifiers.

Portugal are at the top of the Group F standings with a five-point cushion and are favorites to top the group. The European giant asserted their dominance from the onset, winning four consecutive matches before being held to a thrilling 2-2 draw against a persistent Hungary side.

The Team of the Quincunxes will aim to return to winning ways as they take on a side they've not lost to in six competitive matches (W3, D3).

Portugal have never lost a competitive match against Ireland since 1995. This goes to show their superiority in this fixture and that they can be trusted to get the job done here. Ireland, however, won't take this one lying down as they've been a difficult side to beat when playing at home, avoiding defeat in four competitive matches. I'm expecting a high-scoring affair when these two sides clash, with the visitors putting in the effort.

Republic of Ireland vs. Portugal trends.

Republic of Ireland have seen two of their last three home matches end with over 2.5 goals.

Six of Portugal's last seven matches have seen over 2.5 goals.

Portugal are averaging 2.75 goals per game in Group F of the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers.

• Bet Type: TO 2.5