Czech Republic vs Faroe Islands: betting odds 22 Mar 2025

The Matchday 1 World Cup 2026 qualifying clash between the Czech Republic and Faroe Islands will take place on March 22 at the Všesportovní Stadium in Hradec Králové. Czech Republic vs. Faroe Islands: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Czech Republic

In the last World Cup qualifying cycle, the Czechs remained unbeaten in 6 out of 8 matches (4 wins, 2 draws), losing only to Belgium and Wales, who finished ahead of them. However, the team secured a play-off spot but was halted by Sweden in the first round (0-0, extra time 0-1). Nevertheless, the match against the Scandinavians marked the Czech Republic's third consecutive clean sheet over 90 minutes in World Cup qualifiers. Last year, the national team earned promotion in the Nations League by winning their group.

• At least one opponent failed to score in 6 of the Czech Republic's last 7 World Cup qualifying matches.
• The team scored first in 5 of their last 7 home World Cup qualifiers.
• At home, the Czechs conceded no more than one goal in 7 of their last 9 matches in this tournament.

Predicted lineup for Czech Republic (4-3-3)

Matej Kovar – Tomas Holes, Vaclav Jemelka, Ladislav Krejci, David Jurasek – Vaclav Cerny, Alex Kral, Pavel Schultz, Tomas Soucek – Patrik Schick, Jan Kuchta.

Due to injuries, forward Adam Hlozek and defender Jan Boril were not called up.

Faroe Islands

The Islanders lost 8 out of 10 matches in Group F during the last World Cup qualifying campaign. The team earned points in matches against Moldova (1-1, 2-1). Notably, this victory is their only win in the last 12 World Cup qualifiers (2 draws, 9 losses). The recent Nations League also brought little joy for the Faroese, with just one win.

• In 5 of their last 7 away World Cup qualifiers, the Faroe Islands conceded at least two goals.
• The team scored in 4 of their last 5 away games in this tournament.
• On foreign soil, the national team has not won in 9 World Cup qualifiers (2 draws, 7 losses).

Predicted lineup for Faroe Islands (4-5-1)

Bardur Reinatrod – Gunnar Vatnhamar, Andrias Edmundsson, Viljormur Davidsen, Joannes Danielsen – Hallur Hansson, Hanus Sorensen, Rene Joensen, Brandur Hendriksson Olsen, Arnjorn Svensson – Petur Knudsen.

After a long break, forward Arni Frederiksberg returns to the national team.

Referee

Rade Obrenovic (Slovenia)

Matches – 10 (International matches, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 47;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.7;

Red cards shown – 1;

Average fouls per match – 22;

Penalties – 20%.

Czech Republic vs. Faroe Islands: Match Prediction

The opponents met in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, and the Czechs had no trouble, winning both matches (1-0, 3-0). The upcoming match should not pose any questions regarding the outcome. Ivan Hasek's side has a significant class advantage and is currently showing good results. The Czechs have won their last five official home matches, keeping clean sheets in three of them. I believe the Czech Republic will keep a clean sheet again this time.

The Faroese were the third most productive team even in a weaker Nations League group. However, in more serious official matches, the team rarely scores. Before the 2024/25 Nations League, the Islanders failed to score in five consecutive Euro qualifiers. I think Eidvor Klakstein's side will not even consider attacking in the upcoming match, hoping to secure a draw.

My prediction: "Czech Republic to win with a clean sheet"