International Break is on as the World Cup Qualification continues on Monday: Accumulator Tip for October 13

The international break is here, and the focus shifts to the road to the 2026 World Cup. Teams across Africa, Asia, and Europe are fighting for a spot on the biggest stage. At TelecomAsia Sport, we’re paying attention to those chasing the dream. One key matchup is in Group J. Wales, in third place, will host second-placed Belgium at Cardiff City Stadium on Monday. This is one of their last three qualifying matches. Meanwhile, France travels to Iceland. A win could secure them the top spot in Group D with two games remaining. Monday’s match at Windsor Park is a big milestone for Northern Ireland coach Michael O'Neill. The question is clear: Who will take control?

Wales vs Belgium

Wales lost 3-0 to England at Wembley, but that's all in the past. Now, everyone is looking forward to the Group J qualifier against Belgium on Monday. Belgium took a 3-0 lead in just 28 minutes in their last game in June. Wales came back and tied the game, but Kevin De Bruyne scored the winning goal in the 88th minute.

Romelu Lukaku scored first in Brussels, but he won't be able to play in Cardiff because he hurt his thigh in August. Belgium won 6-0 against Liechtenstein and Kazakhstan in September, even though he wasn't there. But they had a hard time against North Macedonia, only hitting five of their 25 shots on target. Belgium is still strong enough to win, but Wales has shown that they can get past Belgium's defense.

Belgium is going to Cardiff after a 0-0 draw with North Macedonia, who are in first place in the group with 12 points. Belgium has 11 points and Wales has 10. In November, North Macedonia will come to Cardiff. Wales manager Craig Bellamy will remind his players that they can finish in the top two, especially since Belgium is weak.

Karl Darlow, the goalkeeper for Wales, is going to start. Even though they lost to England, Neco Williams, Joe Rodon, Ben Davies, and Jay Dasilva will stay in defense. Liam Cullen could play with Ethan Ampadu, a key midfielder. Brennan Johnson will probably play on the left, and David Brooks and Harry Wilson will probably take two of the three attacking spots behind striker Kieffer Moore.

Wales vs Belgium Trends

It's worth betting on Neco Williams to get a card at 3/1. He has a tough job ahead of him against Jeremy Doku, Manchester City's in-form winger. Williams got a yellow card after just 27 minutes for a foul on Anthony Gordon of England, which is very unusual in a friendly match. Doku has been a constant threat to right-backs this season. The referee usually gives his opponent a yellow card.

Bet Type: W2

Iceland vs France

France beat Azerbaijan 3-0 on Friday and is a strong favorite to win in Reykjavik. Backing France to cover a -2 handicap is the best deal here. France won the second game 2-1, but the score was not fair to Iceland. Iceland scored from a penalty kick early on and only had two shots on goal. Even though they were down to 10 men in the second half, France still had 20 shots, eight of which were on goal.

Iceland lost 5-3 to Ukraine at home on Friday, and France's strong attack will be hard for them to deal with. The French are likely to win by a lot. Since 1990, France and Iceland have played each other ten times. France's biggest win was 4-0, and they could do that again on Monday. France has kept two clean sheets in three qualifiers, but Iceland has let in at least four goals in three of their last ten games.

Kylian Mbappe might not be able to play on Monday because of an ankle injury, but France still has a lot of attacking talent. Hugo Ekitike, who has scored three goals in six Premier League games for Liverpool, is a good bet to score at any time.

Iceland vs France trends

On Monday, head coach Gunnlaugsson will probably keep the same lineup, with Victor Palsson and Albert Gudmundsson starting again. Kylian Mbappe and Ibrahima Konate will not be able to play for France because they are hurt. Mbappe has a problem with his ankle, and Konate has a problem with his thigh. Real Madrid and Liverpool will both take the players back to their teams for treatment. France is also missing Barcola, Marcus Thuram, Desire Doue, and Ousmane Dembele, who are all important players. Aurelien Tchouameni is out, so Rabiot will probably stay in the middle. Jean-Philippe Mateta could start as the center-forward for his first full international game.

Bet Type: TO 2.5

Northern Ireland vs Germany

O'Neill's second time as Northern Ireland's manager has been like his first, when he took the team to the last 16 of Euro 2016. After a rough start, he wants to make his team competitive and get a spot in the World Cup in ten years. Last month, Northern Ireland fought hard in Cologne. They tied the game after an early goal and stayed tied with Germany until the 69th minute. This performance should give them more confidence, and there is a new sense of hope at Windsor Park after a string of good results.

David Healy, who holds the record for most goals scored, said that the 2-0 win over Slovakia on Friday was the best performance under O'Neill. The team seemed more confident and determined with the ball than they did at Euro 2016.

Northern Ireland now has an edge in attack. They've scored in 10 straight international games and lost only five of the 18 since they beat Denmark 2-0 in November 2023. That was a turning point after a bad run in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

Julian Nagelsmann, the coach of Germany, has said bad things about how Northern Ireland plays, which adds some tension. Germany hasn't been very good in 2025, and Northern Ireland took advantage of their weak defense in the other game. Dan Ballard could be a good choice for an anytime goalscorer after a strong run with Sunderland.

Northern Ireland shouldn't be happy with a 0-0 draw anymore; they should take advantage of Germany's defensive problems. Since Northern Ireland has a good record at home and Germany has been up and down, expect a 1-1 draw as Northern Ireland learns from their loss last month.

Northern Ireland vs Germany trends

Northern Ireland has only failed to score twice in those 18 games. Three of their five losses were in friendly games away from home. They haven't lost in seven games at Windsor Park, and they've scored 15 goals in that time. They will play a German team that lost 2-0 to Slovakia in their first away game of the season. They hadn't kept a clean sheet in seven games before beating Luxembourg at home.

Bet Type: BTTS