Verdict: Over 1.5 goals

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet

With a spot at this summer’s World Cup hanging in the balance on Tuesday night, the Czech Republic will welcome Denmark to Prague.

Czech Republic

Starting with the hosts, mounting a sensational comeback at home against Ireland over the weekend as they managed to drag themselves over the finishing line and kept their World Cup dreams alive, the Czech Republic are now just 90 minutes away from punching their ticket to North America. Clinching a nail-biting penalty shootout victory against Ireland on Thursday, Miroslav Koubek’s side will be desperate to claim an iconic scalp in Prague. Despite being pencilled in as a real underdog contender on home soil here, the Czech Republic have gained a reputation for their rugged approach on home soil. In fact, Tuesday’s hosts have remarkably not suffered a single competitive defeat in front of their own supporters since they slumped to a 4-0 drumming against Portugal way back in September 2022.

Czech Republic Team News

Dealing with a real injury crisis this season and not featuring across any competition so far this calendar year, Hoffenheim striker Adam Hlozek will not play any part here. Shockingly forced to settle for a spot on the bench against Ireland last week, Tomas Soucek should be handed a full recall.

Finding the net in Prague last week, Bayer Leverkusen marksman Patrik Schick will spearhead Koubek’s attack and looks set to earn a 52nd international cap. Completing a permanent switch to Dutch outfit PSV last year, Matej Kovar will start between the sticks.

Denmark

As for the visitors, signing off their World Cup qualifying adventure with an action-packed 4-2 loss away at Scotland back in November, Denmark found a huge amount of pressure on their shoulders. Missing out on the chance to book an automatic ticket to North America, Brian Riemer’s camp have been forced to go about things the hard way. However, cruising their way to a routine 4-0 romp at home against North Macedonia last week, Denmark will be dreaming of a repeat display when they travel to Prague on Tuesday night. Pencilled in as a standout contender in midweek, Reimer’s side should also be excited by their most recent trip to the Czech Republic. It should also be highlighted, the Reds secured a 2-1 victory when they last travelled to Prague for a competitive showdown back in July 2021.

Denmark Team News

All dealing with respective injury issues, Denmark are unable to call upon the likes of Barcelona star Andreas Christensen and Manchester United defender Patrick Dorgu. Likewise, sustaining a long-term shoulder injury, it remains to be seen if veteran goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel will be seen on the international stage again.

West Ham shot-stopper Mads Hermansen will start between the sticks in Prague. Notching 10 Serie A strikes for Italian giants Napoli this season, Manchester United loanee Rasmus Hojlund will spearhead Denmark’s attack on foreign soil.

Czech Republic vs Denmark Key Factors to Consider

• When Denmark last travelled to Prague back in July 2021, Tuesday’s guests collected a 2-1 victory.
• The Czech Republic have remarkably not suffered a single competitive defeat in front of their own supporters since they slumped to a 4-0 drumming against Portugal way back in September 2022.
• Each of Denmark’s last six consecutive appearances have finished with over 2.5 goals.
• Likewise, Denmark’s last four appearances on foreign soil have produced a staggering 22 goals at both ends of the pitch.
• Brentford playmaker Mikkel Damsgaard has found recorded four goals in his previous six international appearances.

Conclusion

Two camps who are now just 90 minutes away from booking their ticket to North America, all eyes will certainly fall on Prague in midweek. While the Czech Republic might open Tuesday’s showdown pencilled in as a real underdog contender, Koubek’s side have certainly gained a reputation for their extended dominance on home soil. Remarkably not tasting a single defeat in front of their own supporters since a 4-0 drumming against Portugal back in 2022, Denmark could have a real job on their hands here.

Verdict: Over 1.5 goals

Best Odds: 2/5

Bookmaker: Dachbet