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Czechia will take on Denmark in a playoff for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Tuesday, 31 March, after both sides came through their respective semi-finals on Thursday night.
The hosts came from two goals down to win via a penalty shootout against the Republic of Ireland, while Denmark ran riot in their 4-0 triumph over North Macedonia.
Before taking a look at the rest of today's betting tips, check out our Czechia vs Denmark prediction below.
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Czechia vs Denmark key stats
- Czechia are unbeaten in their last 18 matches on home soil, in a run that stretches back to September 2022.
- Denmark have won just two of their last eight away matches in all competitions.
- Both teams have scored in three of Denmark's last four matches.
Czechia vs Denmark preview: Hosts to end 20-year World Cup wait
| Czechia | vs | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| 43rd | FIFA ranking | 20th |
| Tomas Soucek (88) | Most caps | Christian Eriksen (148) |
| Patrik Schick (25) | Most goals | Christian Eriksen (46) |
| 573 | Total caps | 618 |
| 85 | Total goals | 106 |
| 3 | Uncapped players | 4 |
After coming back from two goals down to defeat the Republic of Ireland on Thursday night, there is a sense of fate when it comes to this Czechia side as they look to become the first Czech side to qualify for a World Cup since 2006.
Led by Miroslav Koubek, this Czech team has been formidable on home soil over the past four years, and a home tie is all they could have asked for with a place at the World Cup on the line.
Beyond their brilliant comeback on Thursday, Czechia had a relatively ropey World Cup qualification campaign, with defeat to the Faroe Islands one of the lowest points in the nation's football history.
Three of the last six meetings between these nations have ended all square..
To go from that result to being on the brink of a return to the world stage is impressive, but they must now finish the job. Koubek has no fresh injury concerns from the win over Ireland, but he could still make changes to his starting XI after impressive cameos from Tomas Soucek and Stepan Chaloupek.
As for Denmark, playing at the World Cup has become the norm in recent times, having competed at each of the last three editions.
Failure to win on Tuesday would likely result in Brian Riemer losing his job as the national team manager, particularly as his side fumbled a relatively easy qualification group.
Patrik Schick has scored three goals in his last two outings for club and country.
Denmark finished as runners-up behind Scotland in their group, with a 4-2 defeat to the Scots at Hampden Park sealing their fate. Many will argue it should never have got to that point in the first place, with draws at home to Scotland and Belarus ultimately costing them dearly.
There is no real reason for Riemer to change his team after beating North Macedonia so convincingly in the semi-finals on Thursday night, but he will surely be tempted to bring Joachim Andersen back into the fold with the defender now available again following a one-match suspension.
Czechia vs Denmark form guide & betting tips
| Czechia | vs | Denmark |
|---|---|---|
| D-L-W-W-W | Form | W-W-D-L-W |
| 10 | Goals For | 17 |
| 4 | Goals Against | 7 |
| L-W-W | World Cup qualifying form | D-L-W |
Whispers predicts: Czechia 2-1 Denmark
Denmark have thrown up enough questionable results during Reimer's reign to doubt their credentials here, which makes a Czechia win at 14/5 look like incredible value.
Regardless of the match result, one relatively safe bet here is to back both teams to score at 19/20. Each of the last two meetings between the two nations saw goals go in at both ends.
Patrik Schick has scored 25 international goals in 51 caps, and he is priced at 3/1 to score anytime against Denmark.
> Anytime goalscorer - Patrik Schick at 3/1 | Likelihood: Possible
> Result - Czechia to win at 14/5 | Likelihood: Possible
> Both teams to score - Yes at 19/20 | Likelihood: Probable