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The Nations League matches on Saturday and Sunday will span the fifth and sixth rounds, with November 16's games proving crucial for promotions and relegations. The Netherlands face their first match point to return to League A against Hungary. However, it won’t be an easy task for Koopmeiners and his teammates, as both teams are tied in the standings.
Bosnia must win in Germany to avoid relegation with one match to spare. The competition is intense in Group 1 of League B, with Georgia-Ukraine and Albania-Czech Republic expected to be fiery contests, given the narrow three-point gap between the first and last teams. Turkey needs only a victory in their direct clash with Wales to confirm their excellent post-Euro 2024 form and secure promotion to League A. Meanwhile, Montenegro faces a last-chance scenario to avoid relegation.
Sweden-Slovakia is the marquee match in League C with eyes on promotion to League B, while Azerbaijan and Estonia prepare for a thriller. Moldova faces a crucial matchup against Andorra for promotion. Israel must defeat Belgium by at least two goals to avoid relegation in the games scheduled for Sunday, November 17.
Austria and Norway are battling remotely for supremacy in Group 3 of League B. Should both win their respective home games against Slovenia and Kazakhstan, Austria will secure promotion to League A thanks to their 5-1 victory in the reverse fixture.
England has a golden opportunity to build on their important win in Greece as they face Ireland, already confirmed as third in the group. The Greeks must win in Finland and hope for a misstep from Bellingham and his teammates. In Group 4 of League D, the fight is solely to avoid relegation. Latvia and Armenia face off directly, while the Faroe Islands may need only a draw in North Macedonia to ensure their safety.
