Football predictions for 27 Mar 2026: Analysis of 4 key matches to watch, focusing on England and today's football fixtures.
On 27 March 2026, football predictions remain focused on international fixtures, with the highlight being the FIFA international friendly matches as teams prepare for the 2026 World Cup. Featured teams include England, Germany, Spain, and the Netherlands. Below is the analysis and outlook for four notable matches.
- FIFA international friendly / Kick-off at 02:45 GMT+7.
The "Three Lions," managed by Thomas Tuchel, have secured their 17th World Cup spot with a perfect record of 8 wins in qualifying Group K, keeping clean sheets throughout and scoring 22 goals. They have won their last 6 matches since losing 1-3 to Senegal in a friendly on 10 June last year. This match offers a chance for revenge against the "Tough Warriors," who beat them 2-1 in the 2014 World Cup. Key players include Harry Kane, Declan Rice, Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, and newcomer James Garner.
Uruguay qualified for their 15th World Cup by finishing 4th in South America behind Argentina, Ecuador, Colombia, and ahead of Brazil in 5th. In 18 qualifiers, they won 7, drew 7, and lost 4. However, their last 4 friendlies have been sluggish, with 2 wins, 1 draw, and a recent heavy 1-5 loss to the USA. Historically, they hold a slight edge over England in 11 encounters (5 wins, 3 losses, 3 draws). Their squad includes stars Darwin Núñez, Federico Valverde, and Ronald Araújo, but overall they are expected to be outmatched by England.
Outlook England to claim their 7th consecutive victory.
- FIFA international friendly / Kick-off at 02:45 GMT+7.
The "Orange Lions" secured their 12th World Cup appearance after drawing 1-1 with Poland and beating Lithuania 4-0 to top Group G unbeaten (6 wins, 2 draws). They have gone 12 consecutive 90-minute matches unbeaten since losing 0-1 to Germany in the UEFA Nations League in October 2024. Despite missing top scorer Memphis Depay (55 goals), Frenkie de Jong, and Jurriën Timber due to injury, key players like Virgil van Dijk, Cody Gakpo, Ryan Gravenberch, Tijjani Reijnders, and Donyell Malen remain.
Norway is back at the World Cup for the first time since 1998, winning all 8 qualifiers including both matches against Italy to win Group I with 37 goals scored and only 5 conceded. They are unbeaten in 12 recent matches (11 wins, 1 draw). However, coach Ståle Solbakken confirmed star scorer Erling Haaland, who netted 16 qualifiers goals, will be rested. Jørgen Strand Larsen and Alexander Sørloth are expected to lead the attack. Martin Ødegaard remains injured. A high-scoring draw is anticipated.
Outlook Expect a high-scoring draw.
- FIFA international friendly / Kick-off at 02:45 GMT+7.
The "Swiss" team is another unbeaten nation in European qualifiers (4 wins, 2 draws), scoring 14 goals and conceding only 2—second best defensive record behind England's zero conceded among 54 teams. They have not lost in their last 10 matches (7 wins, 3 draws), including impressive home wins over Sweden (2-0 and 4-1). Key players such as Gregor Kobel, Manuel Akanji, Granit Xhaka, Ruben Vargas, Den Ndoye, and Breel Embolo are all present.
The "German Eagles" qualified for their 21st World Cup. Despite a shaky start with a 0-2 loss to Slovakia, they won 5 of their remaining matches, conceding just one more goal and scoring 16 overall. They kept clean sheets in their last 4 matches. Their latest encounter with Switzerland was a 1-1 draw in the Euro 2024 group stage. Star players Joshua Kimmich, Leroy Sané, Kai Havertz, Florian Wirtz, and Nick Woltemade are all available. The last 3 meetings between these teams ended in draws, suggesting a similar outcome here.
Outlook Expect a draw with goals.
- FIFA international friendly / Kick-off at 03:00 GMT+7.
The "Red Fury," Euro 2024 champions, face Serbia in a friendly replacing the canceled 2026 Finalissima against Argentina due to Middle East conflict. Spain remains unbeaten in 90 minutes for 26 matches (20 wins, 6 draws). Their last loss was a 0-1 friendly defeat to Colombia at London Stadium on 22 March 2024. Despite missing Fabian Ruiz, Mikel Merino, and Nico Williams, Spain is led by Lamine Yamal, Rodri, Pedri, Martín Zubimendi, and Marc Cucurella.
Serbia failed to qualify for their 14th World Cup, finishing 3rd in Group K behind England and Albania with 4 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses in 8 matches, missing the playoff by one point. They have never beaten Spain in 3 encounters (2 losses, 1 draw) and have failed to score against them. Their last meeting was a 0-3 loss in the UEFA Nations League. Despite having key players like Aleksandar Mitrović, Luka Jović, and creators Sergej Milinković-Savić and Filip Kostić, Spain's more complete squad is expected to win.
Outlook Spain is favored to narrowly defeat Serbia.