Croatia can take another step towards qualifying for the 2010 World Cup with victory in Belarus tomorrow night.
Slaven Bilic's men are second in Group Six, 10 points adrift of leaders England, with the runners-up spot now their principle aim.
The eight best second-placed teams will compete in two-legged play-offs with the prize of a place in South Africa up for grabs.
Croatia's chances diminished with a 2-2 draw against Ukraine last time out and Bilic will be aware a defeat in Minsk will see the home side climb above them.
In Group Three, Slovenia meet San Marino.
The visitors have shipped 32 goals in seven games and damage limitation will again be the target in Maribor.
Slovenia will move to within two points of second-placed Northern Ireland if they, as expected, see off the European minnows.
The eight best second-placed teams will compete in two-legged play-offs with the prize of a place in South Africa up for grabs.
Croatia's chances diminished with a 2-2 draw against Ukraine last time out and Bilic will be aware a defeat in Minsk will see the home side climb above them.
In Group Three, Slovenia meet San Marino.
The visitors have shipped 32 goals in seven games and damage limitation will again be the target in Maribor.
Slovenia will move to within two points of second-placed Northern Ireland if they, as expected, see off the European minnows.
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