Czech Republic vs Wales Predictions and Betting Tips
We have a massive six-pointer on the cards in the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers Group E as Czech Republic host Wales this Friday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Wales did manage to beat their opponents in the reverse match between both teams. An 81st minutes strike from Dan James secured all three points for the Dragons as they picked up their first-ever win in this fixture after two previous meetings.
Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards
Czech Republic head into this game having managed seven points from their first five World Cup Qualifiers matches. Having managed to pick up only their second win of the group against Belarus, they were brought back to earth after a couple of days by the runaway leaders Belgium who stretched their lead at the summit with a 3-0 victory. A loss in this fixture could be catastrophic to their hopes of making it to Qatar 2022 given that the Dragons have a game in hand, and also that they still have to play Belgium once again. Would we see them deliver now that the pressure is on ?
Wales did pick up four points during the last international break to amass a total of seven points in Group E. They would certainly be disappointed not to have made it six points from six having being held by Estonia in a goalless stalemate. Rob Page and his troops have the ball in their court given their game in hand and also that there are the playoffs if they finish in 3rd position. However, we see them being keen on automatic promotion and as such, they would certainly pose a couple of problems for the hosts.
Czech Republic vs Wales Team News
Czech Republic possible starting XI:
Vaclik; Mateju, Kalas, Celustka, Novak; Holes, Soucek; Pesek, Barak, Hlousek; Schick
Wales possible starting XI:
Ward; Roberts, Mepham, Rodon, Gunter; Morrell, Allen; Wilson, Ramsey, James; Moore
Czech Republic vs Wales Prediction: 1-1
In the reverse fixture, both sides were perfectly balanced on paper and on the pitch with the Dragons netting a very late goal to claim the victory. We're expecting a similar matchup this Friday with both sides shaking hands for a share of the spoils.
