The international break containing the World Cup qualifiers and friendlies has already produced a few shocking results and goals to remember including Italy crashing out of the World Cup.

Poland face Sweden and Portugal take on North Macedonia to secure a World Cup spot while friendly fixtures sees England host Ivory Coast and Germany travel to the Netherlands.

Ronaldo has not missed a major tournament since his international debut in 2003

Here's our betting preview and top tips from the matches this week…

Poland vs Sweden Betting Tip and Preview

Poland prepared for this huge match in a friendly against Scotland which ended 1-1, after their play-off game with Russia was cancelled.

Sweden hosted Czech Republic on Thursday evening and won 1-0 in their qualifying match and will be looking for a similar performance to find a route into the World Cup this year.

Dejan Kulusevski has been in great form for Tottenham since his loan move to North London in the second half of the season.

He's scored twice and assisted four already in just nine appearances for Spurs.

Robert Lewandowski will play on the opposite side though and is a huge threat up top having been rested in the friendly against Scotland.

He is used scoring in the important matches for club and country and is averaging over a goal a game for Bayern Munich and Poland (World Cup Qualifiers) this season.

The 33-year-old is as clinical as any and is also fancied for a Ballon D'Or this year.

talkSPORT EDGE tip: Lewandowski and Kulusevski to score at 10/1 (Bet365).
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Lewandowski has been in sublime form this season

Portugal vs North Macedonia Betting Tip and Preview

Portugal are the huge favourites to progress into the Qatar World Cup as they just need to surpass North Macedonia.

But the underdogs managed to hold the European Champions, Italy to a 1-0 win on Thursday night in a shock last-minute win.

Italy subsequently crashed out of the 2022 World Cup finals despite winning the EURO's just a few months ago.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been a constant feature in the Portuguese side since 2003 and has netted crucial goals for his national team and will be fancied to notch another to his tally on Tuesday night.

However, North Macedonia proved tricky to beat on Thursday and Portugal could be held to a small amount of goals.

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England vs Ivory Coast Betting Tip and Preview

Harry Kane is on the verge of 50 England goals after his penalty against Switzerland last time.

England are also favoured to win this but Ivory Coast hold every chance having given France a tough game.

The Elephants' side is filled with huge talent including Premier League regulars, Wilfried Zaha and Nicolas Pepe to name just two.

Zaha might relish the trip to Wembley and is used to playing against all of the English players in the league for Crystal Palace.

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Zaha will hope to show England what they could have

Netherlands vs Germany Betting Tip and Preview

A mammoth tie as far as International friendlies go with these two powerhouses in European football.

The teams are set to feature some of the best players in the world right now at the top level.

It's likely players could be rested ahead of important games at the weekend for many clubs, including in the Premier League, Serie A, Bundesliga and more.

Kai Havertz has been in incredible form for Chelsea and Germany recently and could well net again.

The Netherlands were involved in a six-goal thriller on Saturday against Denmark with the likes of Steven Bergwijn netting twice, Nathan Ake scoring in the first half-hour.

Memphis Depay has been firing on all cylinders for Barcelona, scoring ten in 20 games.

His record for the Netherlands exceeds that though, with over a goal a game as he's netted 12 in 10 matches as well as finding six assists.

talkSPORT EDGE tips: Depay to score first at 4/1 (Betfred)

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