The Europe World Cup qualifiers continue, and who will represent Africa in the 2026 World Cup?: Accumulator Tips for November 16, 2025

Albania will host England in the Europe World Cup qualification at Air Albania Stadium, while Italy and Norway will kick off against one another at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. However, Nigeria will face off against D.R Congo in the Africa World Cup promotion Final Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah stadium. Albania will aim to maintain their place in the promotion standings in Group K, while England will aim to secure a win and maintain their 1st place in the standings. Meanwhile, Nigeria will aim to secure a win and secure their place in the 2026 World Cup, while D.R Congo will aim to prevent a defeat. Moreso, Italy will aim to secure a win even though they can not secure 1st place in Group I standings, while Norway will aim to secure a win and maintain their 1st place in Group standings. Let’s analyse previous results, overall performance, recent forms, and my betting opinion on how to place your bets.

Albania vs England

Albania have 14 points in 7 games, positioning them in 2nd place in Group K at the promotion playoffs. During these games, they have scored 7 goals while conceding 3. Meanwhile, England gained 21 points in 7 games, positioning them in 1st place in the league standings, they have scored 20 goals without conceding. Therefore, I expect both teams to perform in this match, since the home team will aim to secure a win to maintain their place, while the visiting team will aim to secure a win to maintain their top place. As a result, I expect more than two goals to be recorded.

Possible Lineups

🔖 Albania confirmed lineup (4-3-3):

Thomas Strakosha (GK), Ellseid Hysaj, Berat Djimsiti, Arlind Ajeti, Mario Mitaj, Juljan Shehu, Kristjan Asllani, Qazim Laci, Armando Broja, Rey Manaj, Arber Hoxha

🔖 England confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1):

Jordan Pickford (GK), Reece James, John Stones, Ezri Konsa, Nico O’Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Morgan Rogers, Marcus Rashford, Harry Kane

• Bet on: Over 2.5 goals 1.86

Nigeria vs D.R Congo

The giants of Africa showed class against Gabon last time out, having won 4-1 against them and secured a win in the final stage. Meanwhile, The Leopard defeated Cameroon in a 1-0 win and secured a place in the final stage. Therefore, both teams will aim to secure a win and secure a place in the 2026 World Cup, but I expect Nigeria to showcase their best attacking play with their player like Victor Oshimen who scored 2 goals in their last matchup. So, I will place my odds on them to defeat D.R Congo.

Possible Lineups

🔖 Nigeria confirmed lineup (4-1-3-2):

Stanley Nwabali (GK), Bright Osayi-Samuel, Benjamin Fredeick, Calvin Bassey, Zaidu, Wilfred Ndidi, Samuel Chukwueze, Ademola Lookman, Alex Iwobi, Akor Adams, Victor Osimhen

🔖 D.R Congo confirmed lineup (5-3-2):

Lionel Mpasi-Nzau (GK), Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Axel Tuanzebe, Samuel Moutoussamy, Chancel Mbemba, Joris Kayembe, Noah Sadiki, Charles Pickel, Nathenael Mbuku, Theo Bongonda, Cedric Bakambu

• Bet on: W1 2.19

Italy vs Norway

Italy and Norway have displayed scoring abilities so far in their 7 games in Group I standings. Considering that the home team will aim to secure a win, while the visiting team will also aim to secure a win. I expect both teams to perform in front of the net, while I expect Erling Haaland to step up his attacking play and find the net anytime, since he had contributed 14 goals with 2 assists in 7 games so far.

Possible Lineups

🔖 Norway confirmed lineup (4-3-3):

Oerjan Haaskjold Nyland (GK), Julian Ryerson, Kristoffer Vassbakk Ajer, Torbjoern Lysaker Heggem, David Moeller Wolfe, Martin Oedegaard, Sander Berge, Morten Thorsby, Alexander Soerloth, Erling Haaland, Antonio Nusa

🔖 Italy confirmed lineup (3-5-1-1):

Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK), Giovanni Di Lorenzo, Diego Coppola, Alessandro Bastoni, Davide Zappacosta, Nicolo Barella, Nicolo Rovella, Sandro Tonali, Destiny Udogie, Giacomo Raspadori, Mateo Retegui

• Bet on: Erling Haaland to score anytime 2.42