Preview of the Weekend: Brazil host Uruguay; England seek revenge vs Croatia

Welcome to All Football's Preview of the Weekend. We will meet many clashes between the international teams of top levels this weekend and you should miss not even one game! Below are the best matches the world of football would bring to you.

Netherlands vs France

Kick off: 19:45 (CET)

Date: Fri, 16-Nov-18

Probable Lineups

Team news:

Netherlands

Memphis Depay will continue to lead the line for Ronald Koeman's side, with Ryan Babel to his left. There is competition for places on the opposite flank, however.

France

Premier League quartet Alexandre Lacazette, Paul Pogba, Anthony Martial and Benjamin Mendy have all withdrawn from the France squad for matches against Netherlands and Uruguay.

Lucas Digne has a good chance to start left-back for France with Mendy and Lucas Hernandez unavailable for Didier Deschamps this week.

Raphael Varane has missed Real Madrid's last four matches but has been included in France's squad. He remains a fitness doubt for the 2018 World Cup winners.

Focus:

For all of Netherlands' shortcomings in recent years, they have only lost three of their last 17 matches. Two of those defeats, however, were against France.

France are unbeaten since winning the 2018 World Cup but they have not been particularly convincing in the subsequent four matches (W2, D2).

France are top of Group 1 in League A and will secure top spot with a point on Friday night. Expect a tense encounter, which may only be decided by a one goal margin.

Prediction:

Netherlands 0-1 France

Uruguay vs Brazil

Kick off: 20:00 (CET)

Date: Fri, 16-Nov-18

Probable Lineups

Team news:

Uruguay

Luis Suarez missed Uruguay's last batch of international matches but is available here and will start up front alongside Edinson Cavani.

Not only will Uruguay be without first choice goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, but they will also be missing Diego Godin, Jose Gimenez and Sebastián Coates in defence.

Brazil

Real Madrid duo Casemiro and Marcelo have both pulled of the Brazil squad, while Barcelona ace Philippe Coutinho is also sidelined.

Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho misses out for Brazil because of injury and could be replaced in central midfield by his club teammate Arthur.

Danilo is expected to start at right-back, with Dani Alves still recovering from injury.

Roberto Firmino, Gabriel Jesus and Richarlison compete for a starting berth in attack.

Focus:

Brazil are unbeaten in their last five matches against Uruguay.

Uruguay are without a number of important defenders and that could prove their undoing against Brazil on Friday.

Uruguay have lost three of their last four matches and defeats against South Korea and Japan last month would have been particularly disappointing.

Brazil's only defeat in their last 20 matches came against Belgium at the 2018 World Cup. They should prove far too strong for Uruguay in London.

Prediction:

Uruguay 0-2 Brazil

Italy vs Portugal

Kick off: 19:45 (CET)

Date: Sat, 17-Nov-18

Probable Lineups

Team news:

Italy

Federico Bernardeschi has withdrawn from the Italy squad, while Sandro Tonali, Stefano Sensi and Vicenzo Grifo have all recieved first call ups.

Portugal

Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of the Portugal squad once more, while Everton midfielder Andre Gomes has withdrawn because of injury.

Porto midfielder Danilo is back with the national team and could come into midfield, while Rafa and Bruma are in competition for a place on the left flank.

Pepe is suspended and will force Portugal into a change at the back, with Luis Neto or Jose Fonte expected to deputise.

Focus:

Italy are two points behind Portugal heading into Saturday's match.

Portugal can lose to Italy but still top the group as they still have one more game to play, at home to Poland.

Italy have only won two of their last 11 matches but there have been five draws in that time.

Prediction:

Italy 1-1 Portugal Portugal 

England vs Croatia

Kick off: 14:00 (CET)

Date: Sun, 18-Nov-18

Probable Lineups

Team news:

England

Joseph Gomez and Luke Shaw are both managing knocks and are doubts for Sunday's group decider against Croatia. Kieran Trippier withdrew from the squad prior to their 3-0 win over USA on Thursday.

Jesse Lingard impressed against USA and could edge Marcus Rashford for a place in England's starting XI, while Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling will complete the attack.

Jordan Henderson, Eric Dier, Dele Alli, Harry Winks and Ross Barkley are the frontrunners to make up England's midfield three.

Croatia

Croatia have no reason to make any changes from the side that beat Spain 3-2 on Thursday night, which means Chelsea midfielder Mateo Kovacic will have to settle for a place on the bench.

Ante Rebic and Andrej Kramaric should get the nod in attacking positions, while back-up left-back Tin Jedvaj will continue after his match-winning performance against Spain.

Focus:

Spain, England and Croatia could all end up winning Group 4 in League A, while England and Croatia can still be relegated.

England will top the group if they win on Sunday and relegate Croatia.

Croatia will top the group if they beat England and relegate Gareth Southgate's side.

A 0-0 draw would hand Spain top spot and relegate Croatia.

A score draw would hand Spain top spot but relegate England.

The reverse fixture between the two sides ended in a 0-0 draw, while Croatia beat England in the 2018 World Cup.

England were left outclassed in midfielder during their meeting at the World Cup and that could also be the case here.

Prediction:

England 1-2 Croatia