Czech Republic vs Norway Prediction, Betting Tips and Preview
Czech Republic take on Norway in World Cup qualifying Group C this Friday. Read the match predictions to find out why a home win is the betting tip at Eden Arena. Last time out Czech Rep played out a 0-0 draw with Azerbaijan while Norway became the first side to concede a goal against San Marino when beating them 4-1.
Czech Republic vs Norway Preview
Czech Rep have a real livewire in their midfield with Borek Dockal always likely to have a pop at goal from distance. Sampdoria youngster Patrik Schick will partner the experienced Milan Skoda in attack and should cause the visitors plenty of problems.
Norway will be skippered by Per Ciljan Skjelbred who should slot in alongside Norwich City’s Alexander Tettey. Ruben Yttergård Jenssen and Jo Inge Berget will provide width to try to supply Hull’s Adama Diomandé and Bournemouth’s Joshua King in attack.
Team Predictions Czech Republic vs Norway
Czech Rep 4-4-2 formation: Vaclik; Selassie, Sivok, Brabec, Pudil; Skalak, Dockal, Droppa, Krejci; Schick, Skoda
Norway 4-4-2 formation: Jarstein; Svensson, Hovland, Strandberg, Aleesami; Skjelbred, Tettey, Jenssen, Berget; Diomande, King
Czech Republic vs Norway Betting Tips
- Czech Rep have won 3 drawn 3 and lost 4 of their last 10 matches
- Norway have won 3 drawn 1 and lost 6 of their last 10 matches
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Czech Rep have scored an average of 1.4 goals and conceded an average of 1.1 goals per game
- Over the course of their previous 10 matches, Norway have scored an average of 1.2 goals and conceded an average of 1.6 goals per game
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Czech Rep’s previous 10 matches
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Norway’s previous 10 matches
Czech Republic vs Norway Prediction
Czech Republic’s campaign began with a 0-0 draw against Northern ireland who have a notoriously well-organised defence. Karel Jarolim’s men wouldn’t have expected to get anything away to current trophy holders Germany, so a 3-0 defeat was no big surprise. Given that Azerbaijan have made a bright start, taking a point off them was satisfactory but the hosts will be keen to get a win under their belt here.
Norway lost 0-3 at home to Germany on match day 1 and offered little in attack that day. Their lack of a real goal threat was also apparent in the 1-0 loss away to Azerbaijan but they did at least win be a comfortable margin against whipping boys San Marino.
This is a big match for the hosts and a one that they must win to have a realistic chance of reeling in Azerbaijan for the second qualifying berth. Norway may have won last time out but beating San Marino is nothing to write home about and this will be tougher. The video above highlights just how dangerous Czech Rep can be in front of goal and I’m predicting that things will come together for them here.
Free Betting Tips
Match Prediction
CZECH REP at 21/20 with Betfair
Over/Under Prediction
OVER 2.5 goals at 6/4 with William Hill
Correct Score Prediction
CZECH REP 2-1 at 17/2 with Betfair
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