The Czech Republic and Denmark face off for a place at the World Cup on Tuesday evening, with the pair going to battle in a World Cup playoff final in Prague. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:45pm and you can find our match preview and best bets below.
Best bets & predictions
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denmark to Win | 1/1 @ Ladbrokes (50.0%) | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | The Czech Republic have struggled defensively since the start of 2024, keeping just eight clean sheets in 24 matches, with several of those coming against weaker sides like Gibraltar and San Marino, suggesting stronger teams can break them down. That should suit Denmark, who are in excellent attacking form, scoring at least twice in each of their last six internationals and hitting 20 goals in that run. With Rasmus Hojlund in good form, including 10 Serie A goals this season, Denmark will fancy their chances of getting on the scoresheet more than once. |
| Correct Score: 1-2 Denmark | 15/2 @ Betway 47.6%) | ⭐⭐⭐ | Despite being away from home and dealing with several absentees, Denmark still look to have enough quality to edge a tight game in Prague and secure a third straight World Cup appearance, with a 2-1 win standing out as a solid correct score shout. |
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How both teams go into Czech Republic vs Denmark
The Czech Republic return to Prague on Tuesday with a place at their first World Cup since 2006 within reach. They secured a playoff spot after finishing second in their qualifying group with 16 points from eight matches, winning five and losing just twice. Their campaign ended strongly with a 6-0 win over Gibraltar, setting up a decisive path to qualification.
They had to come through a tough semi final against the Republic of Ireland, twice coming from behind before forcing extra time and eventually winning on penalties, with Matej Kovar making key saves. Now just one win away from the finals, the Czechs will look to build on their momentum and make it four straight victories in all competitions.
Denmark came into qualifying aiming for a third straight World Cup appearance, but narrowly missed out on automatic qualification after finishing behind Scotland in their group. They picked up 11 points from six matches, with a defeat in their final game against Scotland proving decisive and sending them into the playoffs.
They responded in emphatic fashion with a 4-0 win over North Macedonia in the semi final, scoring all four goals in the second half through Mikkel Damsgaard, Gustav Isaksen and Christian Norgaard. Full of confidence after that performance, Denmark now travel to Prague looking to secure their place at the World Cup.
Czech Republic team news
The Czech Republic are expected to line up much as they did against the Republic of Ireland last week, though Tomas Soucek, Michal Sadilek, Stepan Chaloupek and Jan Kliment could come into the starting eleven after featuring off the bench.
Vaclav Cerny misses out through injury, but Pavel Sulc offers attacking threat, having scored 11 goals in 22 Ligue 1 games for Lyon this season. Defensively, Wolverhampton’s Ladislav Krejci remains key and will captain the side, while Patrik Schick leads the attack with 25 goals in 51 international appearances.
Denmark team news
Denmark could stick with the same starting lineup from their 4-0 semi-final win, despite missing key players through injury, including Kasper Schmeichel, Andreas Christensen, Rasmus Kristensen, Patrick Dorgu and Jannik Vestergaard. Philip Billing, Yussuf Poulsen and Andreas Skov Olsen were also unavailable, but Brian Riemer can call on defender Joachim Andersen, who missed the semi-final through suspension.
Andersen may start alongside the backline, while Napoli’s Rasmus Hojlund leads the attack with support from Mikkel Damsgaard and Gustav Isaksen, who scored his fifth and sixth goals for Denmark in the previous match.
Head-to-head: Last 6 meetings
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| 03/07/21 | Czech Republic 1-2 Denmark | European Championship |
| 15/11/16 | Czech Republic 1-1 Denmark | /friendly |
| 22/03/13 | Czech Republic 0-3 Denmark | World Cup qualifying |
| 08/09/12 | Denmark 0-0 Czech Republic | World Cup qualifing |
| 26/03/08 | Denmark 1-1 Czech Republic | Friendly |
| 25/04/57 | Italy 1-0 Northern Ireland | World Cup qualifying |
Conclusion
Even though Denmark face the final away from home and are missing several key players through injury, they still hold a slight advantage in what promises to be a closely contested game in Prague. Their squad still boasts plenty of quality and experience, and they have shown they can perform under pressure. With that in mind, the visitors are expected to edge this match and secure a third consecutive World Cup appearance, continuing their run of success on the international stage. Back the Danes to win the game 2-1 at a tempting 15/2.
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