Czech Republic vs Denmark Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Mar 2026

World Cup Play-Off Final Betting Preview: Czech Republic vs Denmark

It is a high-stakes winner-takes-all encounter as the Czech Republic host Denmark in this World Cup play-off final at epet ARENA in Prague, with kick-off set for 14:45 on Tuesday 31 March. The winner will enter Group A alongside Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.

We’re backing Czech Republic +0.5 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -120. Considering the latest home and away xG data and form, there is value in the Locomotive avoiding defeat against Denmark.

The Czech Republic secured their play-off spot by finishing second in Group L, six points behind Croatia, but ahead of the Faroe Islands, Montenegro and Gibraltar.

The Czechs reached this play-off final following a dramatic semi-final encounter, claiming a 2-2 draw and 4-3 penalty shootout victory over the Republic of Ireland at the Fortuna Arena in Prague.

The Locomotive had 56% possession and three shots on target in 90 minutes, eventually forcing extra time and penalties through goals from Patrik Schick and Ladislav Krejci.

A second-place finish in Group C saw Denmark book their play-off spot. They trailed Scotland by only two points while finishing above Greece and Belarus.

Denmark reached the final following a 4-0 semi-final victory over North Macedonia at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen. Brian Riemer’s side controlled the game with 63% possession and nine shots on target.

Gustav Isaksen led the way with a clinical brace, while Mikkel Damsgaard and Christian Norgaard also found the net to cap a dominant performance.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The most recent meeting between these two nations ended in a 2-1 victory for Denmark. The clash took place at the Baku Olimpiya Stadionu during the quarter-finals of Euro 2020 (played in 2021). First-half goals from Thomas Delaney and Kasper Dolberg proved decisive, despite a second-half response from Patrik Schick.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Denmark	6	3	2	1	16	7	9	16:7	11
2	Czech Republic	8	5	1	2	18	8	10	18:8	16

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Czech Republic have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.6 goals from 6.3 shots on goal and 12.7 attempts. Miroslav Koubek's side have averaged 55.1% possession and 7.8 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 6.2 attempts and 3.6 corners.

Patrik Schick is the top scorer with 5 goals, while Tomas Soucek, Adam Karabec, Vaclav Cerny and Adam Hlozek each have 2. The leading assistors are Jaroslav Zeleny and Tomas Chory with 3, while goalie Matej Kovar has recorded 4 clean sheets.

Denmark have 5 victories, 2 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 2.3 goals from 6.7 shots on goal and 18.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 58.5% possession, 567.8 passes, 8.1 corners taken and 4.8 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 10.5 attempts.

Rasmus Hoejlund has scored 6 goals, followed by Mikkel Damsgaard on 4 and Gustav Isaksen with 3. Victor Froholdt has been the top assist maker on 3, with Kasper Schmeichel and Mads Hermansen collectively notching 3 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Czech Republic confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Matej Kovar (GK), Stepan Chaloupek, Robin Hranac, Ladislav Krejci, Vladimir Coufal, Tomas Soucek, Vladimir Darida, Jaroslav Zeleny, Lukas Provod, Pavel Sulc, Patrik Schick.

Denmark confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mads Hermansen (GK), Alexander Bah, Joachim Andersen, Victor Nelsson, Joakim Maehle, Morten Hjulmand, Pierre-Emile Hoejbjerg, Gustav Isaksen, Victor Froholdt, Mikkel Damsgaard, Rasmus Hoejlund.

Czech Republic vs Denmark Prediction & Betting Tips

Get ahead of the game with our Czech Republic vs Denmark betting rundown, featuring our trusted match prediction, likely score outcome, corners betting edge, standout player prop plays and a fully loaded bet builder.

Match Prediction

Czech Republic +0.5 can deliver a return for this play-off final. We’ll side with the home team on the Asian Handicap, with the latest xG data and stats backing up this selection which is on offer at odds of -120.

Understanding the injured players situation proves useful when assembling football picks. Once we’ve also considered the form guide, we use the latest stats and provide World Cup qualifying betting predictions.

Key Czech Republic vs Denmark stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Czech Republic in 8 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Czech Republic in 17 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Denmark in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 54.6% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Czech Republic 1 - 1 Denmark

There are odds of +440 available that we see a 1-1 scoreline played out. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Mikkel Damsgaard Over 1.5 Shots +133

Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark) has had over 1.5 shots in three of his past five matches. It certainly looks possible that he will cover the Player Shots line and there are odds of +133 up for grabs.

Latest Mikkel Damsgaard Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+400

First

+950

Shots

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

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Tomás Soucek to Score +600

Tomás Soucek (Czech Republic) has racked up two goals in his past seven matches. The odds that he will be an Anytime Goalscorer look attractive considering the numbers and we’ll plump for him to find the net at odds of +600.

Latest Tomás Soucek Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+600

First

+1500

Shots

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Czech Republic Over 4.5 Corners +110

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Czech Republic in ten straight games, while Denmark have let the opposition have an average of 5.40 corners in their last 5 away matches. There are odds of +110 available when it comes to this Team Corners bet and we think the Czechs can cover the line.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Czech Republic

Total

11.40 7.80 3.60

Home

10.90 5.80 5.10

Away

9.80 6.00 3.80

Denmark

Total

12.90 8.10 4.80

Home

12.00 8.40 3.60

Away

11.30 6.30 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-128

Under 9.5

-111

Czech Republic Corners

Over 4.5

+115

Under 4.5

-164

Denmark Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-143

Most Corners

1

+160

X

+650

2

-156

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Czech Republic vs Denmark Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Denmark are the shortest price to win this World Cup play-off final according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 49% probability due to their +104 betting odds. If you want to get against the market leader, then you’re able to secure +295 for Czech Republic.

The Draw No Bet market simplifies things as it offers two options and money back if the game finishes level. Denmark are -238, while Czech Republic are alternatively priced at +163.

The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.

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Full-Time Result

1

+295

X

+225

2

+104

Half-Time Result

1

+320

X

+116

2

+160

Double Chance

1X

-133

12

-303

X2

-417

Draw No Bet

1

+163

2

-238

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-125

2 Hcp -0.5

-100

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-143

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-119

No

-114

Rasmus Højlund is available at +148 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +370 to find the net first.

Rasmus Højlund (Denmark)

First

+148

Anytime

+370

Kasper Waarts Høgh (Denmark)

First

+163

Anytime

+400

Patrik Schick (Czech Republic)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Gustav Isaksen (Denmark)

First

+260

Anytime

+600

Anders Dreyer (Denmark)

First

+310

Anytime

+700

Tomás Chory (Czech Republic)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Christian Eriksen (Denmark)

First

+370

Anytime

+900

Viktor Froholdt (Denmark)

First

+375

Anytime

+900

Denis Višinský (Czech Republic)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark)

First

+400

Anytime

+950

Noah Nartey (Denmark)

First

+410

Anytime

+950

Jesper Lindstrøm (Denmark)

First

+430

Anytime

+1050

Pavel Sulc (Czech Republic)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Nikolas Nartey (Denmark)

First

+475

Anytime

+1150

Joakim Mæhle (Denmark)

First

+550

Anytime

+1300

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Denmark)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Tomás Soucek (Czech Republic)

First

+600

Anytime

+1500

Lukás Cerv (Czech Republic)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Mathias Jensen (Denmark)

First

+700

Anytime

+1700

Lukás Provod (Czech Republic)

First

+750

Anytime

+2000

Alexander Bah (Denmark)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

Morten Hjulmand (Denmark)

First

+950

Anytime

+2200

Rasmus Højlund (Denmark)

Over 3.5

-100

Under 3.5

-

Kasper Waarts Høgh (Denmark)

Over 3.5

-110

Under 3.5

-

Patrik Schick (Czech Republic)

Over 2.5

-102

Under 2.5

-

Gustav Isaksen (Denmark)

Over 2.5

-110

Under 2.5

-

Noah Nartey (Denmark)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Lukás Provod (Czech Republic)

Over 1.5

+108

Under 1.5

-

Pierre-Emile Højbjerg (Denmark)

Over 1.5

-109

Under 1.5

-

Pavel Sulc (Czech Republic)

Over 1.5

-182

Under 1.5

-

Jesper Lindstrøm (Denmark)

Over 1.5

-139

Under 1.5

-

Mikkel Damsgaard (Denmark)

Over 1.5

-108

Under 1.5

-

Denis Višinský (Czech Republic)

Over 1.5

+102

Under 1.5

-

Viktor Froholdt (Denmark)

Over 1.5

-120

Under 1.5

-

Christian Eriksen (Denmark)

Over 1.5

-250

Under 1.5

-

Tomás Chory (Czech Republic)

Over 1.5

-125

Under 1.5

-

Anders Dreyer (Denmark)

Over 1.5

-189

Under 1.5

-

Nikolas Nartey (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-313

Under 0.5

-

Joakim Mæhle (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

Tomás Soucek (Czech Republic)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Lukás Cerv (Czech Republic)

Over 0.5

-172

Under 0.5

-

Mathias Jensen (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-250

Under 0.5

-

Alexander Bah (Denmark)

Over 0.5

+118

Under 0.5

-

Morten Hjulmand (Denmark)

Over 0.5

-167

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Czech Republic Stats

Denmark Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.70 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 7.80 corners awarded and 3.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 8.10 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 12.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 55.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 58.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 54.70% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

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