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Today's tips on final round of FIFA WORLD CUP Group Stage

QATAR vs NETHERLANDS

Qatar became the first-ever host nation to be eliminated after just two games.The Middle East team lost 2-0 to Ecuador in their opener before also losing 3-1 to Senegal.

It was always going to be a massive task for them to make it out of the group having never made it close to the finals previously.In the opening match, Felix Sanchez’s men looked miles off the pace and did so again against Senegal last Friday.

Meanwhile, the Netherlands look set to make it through and could well do so as group winners.Louis van Gaal’s team are level on everything with Ecuador who face Senegal in their final game.The Dutch side just need to better their scoreline to claim top spot in Group A.

Netherlands to win.

WALES vs ENGLAND

England go into their final group game knowing a win will put them in a better position in the knockout rounds after a disappointing draw to USA. They face rivals Wales who suffered defeat at the hands of Iran and will be looking at a famous win at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.

The Three Lions are the favourites in this tie with the Red Dragons.This is the first time their has been an all-British tie at the World Cup but England have met both Wales and Scotland in the UEFA European Championships in the past.Rob Page will be lining up his side with the hope of a famous victory against Gareth Southgate's side in order to have any chance of progressing.

England bagged six goals in the thumping of Iran on the opening day but they showed a completely opposite face in the second match.Gareth Southgate’s troops were completely toothless up front in a goalless draw to USA on Friday evening.

They are still in full control of the happening in Group B and a win here over struggling Wales would lock the first position for them.It is hard to say which face England will show on Tuesday. Considering the opposition and their recent displays, the Three Lions have to be enormous favorites for the win.England won ten and drew one of the previous eleven meetings against the Dragons

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