World Cup Qualifiers – Sweden vs Czech Republic
2022 World Cup UEFA qualification play-offs semi-final
World Cup Qualifiers – Sweden vs Czech Republic: Predictions
Sweden boasts an impressive forward line including the likes of Alexander Isak, Anthony Elanga, Dejan Kulusevski, Zlatan Ibrahimović. However, the nation has struggled to score in crucial fixtures.
The Czech defense meanwhile had an impressive defensive display in the Euros. Hence, do not expect them to concede more than a goal.
The hosts, Sweden, are in poor form leading into the fixture, having lost both their matches in the previous international break. Their opponents meanwhile are in fine form, undefeated in five games. They also made a run deep into the Euros and should get the job done tonight.
World Cup Qualifiers – Sweden vs Czech Republic: Betting Tips
- Sweden: Under 1.5 goals @ 1.61 odds.
- Czech Republic to win @ 4.50 odds.
World Cup Qualifiers – Sweden vs Czech Republic: Pre-match conference
Czech Republic head coach Jaroslav Šilhavý: “Perhaps only that we would exchange information with the coach of the housewives. Tomáš is very well, I believe that he will help the team in any position. It’s annoying when everyone dropped out. Interplay can mean weaker places. I believe we can do it.”
Jakub Brabec, Czech Republic defender: “I believe ‘Vacloš’ [goalkeeper Tomáš Vaclík] will show his class. We must do our best to ensure that the Swedes do not get to shoot at him, even in attack – where the defence begins. We have all been looking forward to getting together with the national team, to a change from our club environments, and to the match itself.
“It’s a shame that we have so many injuries for such an important match, but it is a chance for other boys to show what they can do. I have know Zimič [David Zima] and Holy [Tomáš Holeš], even though we haven’t played side by side yet.”
Adam Hložek, Czech Republic forward: “[Injured striker Patrik Schick] has scored a lot of goals for the national team. He will definitely be missed a lot, but now it is up to us to replace him somehow. Sweden have a fantastic team, but we have had a video session and we saw that there are some weaknesses that we can exploit.”
Janne Andersson, Sweden coach: “The Czech Republic are a well-organized, physical, classy football team. As recently as last summer, they reached the EURO quarter-finals after winning against the Netherlands. They have many players who play at a high level in Europe. It will be a real fight and we will do everything to win the match.
“[Zlatan Ibrahimović] has struggled with some injuries but is on his way back. I do not think of him as a player who will start and play for 90 minutes, but it has been very clear in our conversations that Zlatan wants to be part of this team. His qualities on the field and his off-field leadership will help the team.”
