The Faroe Islands will take on the Czech Republic in a World Cup qualifier on Sunday, 12 October, in a match between two teams that still have a very real chance of making it to the final next summer.
This is uncharted territory for the Faroes, but after a stellar qualifying campaign so far, they will feel that the miracle is well and truly on.
All the pressure is therefore on the Czech Republic on Sunday, and they know that a win would guarantee them a top-two finish in Group L.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Faroe Islands vs Czech Republic prediction below.
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Faroe Islands vs Czech Republic prediction: The hosts to push the Czechs all the way
Key Stats
- The Faroe Islands have won three of their last four matches.
- The Czech Republic have won just one of their last four matches.
- Both teams got on the scoresheet in the reverse fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Faroe Islands 1-2 Czech Republic
The Faroe Islands pushed the Czech Republic all the way when they met earlier on in the group stage, and there is no reason that they can't do the same here, given their form, momentum and the occasion.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Czech Republic are odds-on favourites
- HOME: 15/2 (8.50) – 11.8%
- DRAW: 18/5 (4.60) – 21.7%
- AWAY: 4/11 (1.36) – 73.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Czech Republic vs the Faroe Islands odds suggest this is going to be a more one-sided contest than we are predicting, but that only adds more value to our handicap bet. Ladbrokes have given the hosts just an 11.8% chance of winning the match, while the Czech Republic have been given a 73.3% chance of claiming all three points.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Czech dominance
The Czech Republic have won every single match they have ever played against the Faroe Islands, which is a daunting statistic if you are a Faroes supporter. The most recent match finished 2-1, which should give the hosts some hope.
Euro 2023 Qualifying 15/10/23
Czech Republic
Faroe Islands
Euro 2023 Qualifying 17/06/23
Faroe Islands
Czech Republic
International Match 16/11/22
Czech Republic
Faroe Islands
Faroe Islands preview: No reason to change
The Faroe Islands put in one of the greatest-ever displays on Thursday night, when they defeated Montenegro 4-0, and with no injuries or suspensions to report from that match, there is no reason for them not to line up with the exact same starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Lamhauge (GK), Faero, Vatnhamar, Edmundsson, Danielsen, Andreasen, Hendriksson, Agnarsson, Frederiksberg, Sorensen, Olsen
Last five results
- Faroe Islands 4-0 Montenegro
- Gibraltar 0-1 Faroe Islands
- Faroe Islands 0-1 Croatia
- Faroe Islands 2-1 Gibraltar
- Georgia 1-0 Faroe Islands
Czech Republic preview: Looking stale up top
The Czech Republic don't have the same kind of momentum coming into this match as their opponents, but they are still expected to come through with all three points. Scoring goals has been their biggest problem of late, and they rarely threatened the goal against Croatia on Thursday.
Predicted lineup: Kovar (GK), Coufal, Vitik, Krejci, Zeleny, Soucek, Cerv, Provod, Sulc, Vydra, Chory
Last five results
- Czech Republic 0-0 Croatia
- Czech Republic 1-1 Saudi Arabia
- Montenegro 0-1 Czech Republic
- Croatia 5-0 Czech Republic
- Czech Republic 2-0 Montenegro
Player to watch: Matej Vydra
With the Czech Republic struggling for goals, one option would be to bring in Matej Vydra into the starting XI. The Plzen forward has been in good form so far this season, and has scored four goals and provided four assists in his last seven outings at club level.