Czechia and Ireland meet in a bid to secure their place in the final play-off match for the 2026 World Cup qualification.
The winner of this match will face either Denmark or North Macedonia for the chance to play in the World Cup this summer.
For both sides, it has been at least two decades since they last appeared at the World Cup, with Czechia competing in 2006 and Ireland back in 2002.
Czechia host Ireland off the back of a qualifying campaign that saw them finish second to Croatia in Group L.
The hosts took 16 points from a possible 24, with a loss to Croatia and an embarrassing defeat to the Faroe Islands the main low points.
Ireland won three consecutive matches to propel themselves to second place in Group F, following three matches without a win.
Wins over Armenia, Portugal and Hungary see manager Heimir Hallgrimsson’s side arrive in Prague in good form.
What are the best bets for Czechia vs Ireland?
Czechia to win
Both sides boast quality in certain areas, but it is probably Czechia who shade favouritism for this match.
Patrick Schick to score
Bayer Leverkusen striker Patrick Schick has scored four goals in Czechia’s qualifying campaign, and I’m backing him to be on the scoresheet once again.
Troy Parrott to score
Ireland carry a threat through Troy Parrott, and if they are going to score, I expect that it will be him.
Take him to add to his five goals in World Cup Qualifiers so far this season in a same-game parlay with Schick to score.
This should provide a very nice return, despite their relatively good form both domestically and internationally this season.
Where can I watch Czechia vs Ireland?
Viewers in the United States can watch this match live on Fubo TV and ViX. Kick-off is at 15:45 EST on Thursday, March 26.
Amazon Prime Video will show this match live in the United Kingdom. Kick-off is at 19:45 GMT.
What is Czechia’s current form?
L-W-D-L-W
What is Ireland’s current form?
L-L-W-W-W
What were the results of the last five head-to-head matches between Czechia and Ireland?
29/02/12 – Ireland 1-1 Czechia (Friendly)
12/09/07 – Czechia 1-0 Ireland (Euro – Qualification)
11/10/06 – Ireland 1-1 Czechia (Friendly)
31/03/04 – Ireland 2-1 Czechia (Friendly)
22/02/00 – Ireland 3-2 Czechia (Friendly)
What is Czechia’s predicted team?
Kovar – Hranac, Holes, Krejci – Coufal, Sulc, Darida, Provod, Jurasek – Chory, Schick
What is Ireland’s predicted team?
Kelleher – O’Brien, Collins, O’Shea – Coleman, Taylor, Molumby, Manning – Ogbene, Azaz – Parott
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