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Sweden vs Czech Republic: Prediction Odds & Betting Tips, 24/03/22, Team News and Lineups
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Sweden vs Czech Republic Free Prediction and Betting Tips
Bookmaker Ratings prediction one: Sweden Win – 2.04
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two: Under 2.5 Goals – 1.66
Bookmaker Ratings prediction three: Correct Score 1-0 – 5.90
Sweden Win
In the last ten World Cup qualifier fixtures, Sweden won six times, while the Czech Republic registered five wins. As a result, according to the statistics, there is a 60% chance for a home win and the bookies are favoring them as well.
Under 2.5 Goals
The overall goals scored average by Sweden in their last ten WCQ fixtures is 1.80 per match. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic scored on average 1.33 goals in the same number of games. Also, the bet under 2.5 goals has a 50% chance to realize on Thursday.
Correct Score 1-0
Playing at home Sweden won their last four games and that allowed them to finish second in Group B. Moreover, the Blue and Yellows had three clean sheets in those four fixtures.
✌️ svenskar kvar i @EuropaLeague
I dag lottades kvartsfinalerna…
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Vid avancemang möts de sedan i en eventuell semifinal! ? pic.twitter.com/R0adcWQjvA
— Svensk Fotboll (@svenskfotboll) March 18, 2022
Preliminary Review and Match Prediction for Sweden vs Czech Republic
Having appeared 12 times in the world’s most popular sports event, Sweden have an impressive history in the World Cup. to point out, the Blue and Yellows finished third twice in 1950 and 1994, and runners up in 1958.
In the last World Cup finals in Russia 2018, Sweden reached the quarter-finals and lost to England 2-0. During the Qatar 2022 qualification campaign, the Swedish side were off to a flying start when they won their first three games. However, they suffered three defeats on the road and finished second.
The Czech Republic finished third in Group E and qualified to play in the playoffs according to their ranking in the UEFA Nations League. As for their participation in the World Cup finals, the Czech Republic are looking for their tenth appearance and first since 2006.
Like their hosts, the Czechs had a couple of medal finishes in the finals. In detail and under Czechoslovakia, they won the silver medal in 1934 and 1962, while playing as the Czech Republic, they reached the finals once in 2006 and didn’t pass the group stages.
Sweden vs Czech Republic Prediction
Sweden are the favorites to qualify for the final playoffs round and also to win this match. By looking at both teams’ records in the qualifiers, we clearly see a big advantage to Sweden who won all of their home games while the Czech Republic won twice against weak sides.
To conclude, we predict a close game as the Czech Republic will do their best to sustain the home side’s surge. However, we predict Sweden to win in the end since they have a great home record.
Safe Bet
Four times in these qualifications Sweden were the first team to score in their fixtures. Notably, Vbet is offering an odds of 1.69 for Sweden to score first. Thus we predict Sweden to score first and will consider this as our safe bet for this fixture.
Quick Rich
Sweden were able to score in the second half of five of their eight matches in the qualifiers. Likewise, the Czech Republic had the goals scored in the same number of fixtures. Hence and with odds of 3.75 at Vbet, we will back both teams to score in the second half.
Sweden vs Czech Republic First Goalscorer
Sweden’s Alexander Isak plays his club football for Real Sociedad in La Liga. Notably, the 22-year-old scored 12 goals this season of which four were in the qualifiers and nine for Sweden in 32 caps. We predict Isak to be the first goalscorer in this match.
The squad for the upcoming World Cup play-off match against Sweden.
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— Czech Football National Team (@ceskarepre_eng) March 15, 2022
Sweden vs Czech Republic Team News
Joakim Nilsson is the only doubtful diagnosed with Coronavirus for the Swedish team. Also, coach Janne Andersson has Oscar Lewicki out with a knee injury and Jens-Lys Cajuste with an ankle injury.
The list is much longer for Czech coach Jaroslav Silhavy with up to ten injured players. We will mention the most important ones who may miss Thursday’s game. Patrick Schick in the attack has torn muscle fibers and will not play. In addition, left-back Filip Novak has a tendon injury. Moreover, Celustka, Coufal, Kalas in defense, and Vydra in the attack are all doubtful.
Sweden vs Czech Republic Lineups
Sweden: Olsen, Augustinsson, Nilsson, Lindelof, Krafth, Kulusevski, Ekdal, Olsson, Forsberg, Claesson, Isak.
Czech Republic: Vaclik, Coufal, Zima, Brabec, Havel, Kral, Sadilek, Masopust, Barak, Pesek, Vydra.
Most Popular FAQ for Sweden vs Czech Republic
Who won the last meeting between these teams?
Sweden and the Czech Republic drew 1-1 on 29/03/2016 in Sweden.
Where will this match be played?
Thursday’s game will be played at the Friends Arena in Solna, Sweden.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Sweden vs Czech Republic.
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