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The fifth matchday of the Nations League could be decisive in several ways. The first centers on League A, where teams vie for spots in the finals and to avoid relegation, while the second involves promotions from League B. Surprises may arise from the lower leagues, especially League D, where San Marino is chasing a historic milestone.
In League A’s Group 1, Portugal sits firmly at the top, with the upcoming match against Poland critical for securing first place. Croatia must fend off the Poles to hold onto second place, while Scotland teeters on the brink of relegation. In Group 2, Italy leads by just one point over France and needs a draw to qualify, leaving Belgium dangerously close to dropping to League B. In Groups 3 and 4, Germany and Spain have already qualified, leaving fierce competition for the runner-up spots between the Netherlands-Hungary and Denmark-Serbia.
League B’s Group 1 is the most balanced, with no team certain of its fate. For now, the Czech Republic leads, while Ukraine faces a real risk of relegation. Greece has unexpectedly claimed first place in Group 2 over England, with Finland nearly relegated to League C. Group 3 shows a similar situation to Group 1, with Norway, Austria, and Slovenia all tied at 7 points. In Group 4, Turkey is just one win away from promotion to League A.
In League C’s Group 1, Sweden and Slovakia are neck-and-neck for the top spot. Romania only needs a win to secure promotion to League B, while Northern Ireland, Bulgaria, and Belarus are locked in a tight race for first place in Group 3. Montenegro holds a solid lead in Group 4, while three teams battle to avoid relegation. San Marino will put everything on the line at home against Gibraltar in League D to chase an unprecedented victory, while Moldova and Malta are fighting hard to make it back to League C.
