Czech Republic and Republic of Ireland go head to head in a playoff showdown where the hosts enter as deserved favourites. As Ireland are not regarded as good travellers, we predict a 1-0 home win. The big boost for the Czechs is the return of Pavel Sulc, while captain Tomas Soucek and Bayer Leverkusen Patrik Schick are also available. Czech Republic have been strong at home, collecting 2.33 points per game across their last six home fixtures and keeping 67% clean sheets, conceding just 0.33 goals per match during that run.
Ireland, meanwhile, travel without banned defender Liam Scales and injured goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu. Although the Boys in Green have shown flashes—winning 40% of their last ten—they remain inconsistent, especially away from home where they average just 0.80 PPG and struggle in attack, scoring only 0.80 goals per match on the road. Their xG away sits at a modest 0.96, indicating clear offensive limitations.
Czech Republic’s balanced profile—averaging 2.00 goals scored and 0.90 conceded overall—makes them well-positioned to control proceedings, especially with Schick leading the line. Therefore, we predict Home Win, alongside Czech Republic to Score First and Under 2.5 goals (both sides are involved in low-scoring games recently).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Thursday 26 March 2026 at 19:45.
What is our Czech Republic vs Ireland prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Czech Republic 1 - 0 Ireland
Czech Republic vs Ireland Betting Tips
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 2.5
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View OfferCzech Republic Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwlwddlww | 2.00 |
| Home | wwddww | 2.33 |
| Away | wlwl | 1.50 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.90 | 2.33 | 3.75 |
| Scored | 2.00 | 2.00 | 2.00 |
| Conceded | 0.90 | 0.33 | 1.75 |
| BTTS | 40% | 33% | 50% |
| Clean Sheets | 60% | 67% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 17% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.90 | 1.70 | 2.21 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.93 | 0.64 | 1.36 |
Ireland Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdlwllwllw | 1.30 |
| Home | lwwlw | 1.80 |
| Away | wdlll | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 60% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.70 | 2.60 | 2.80 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 1.60 | 0.80 |
| Conceded | 1.50 | 1.00 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 40% | 40% | 40% |
| Expected Goals | 1.24 | 1.51 | 0.96 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.47 | 1.27 | 1.67 |
Czech Republic vs Ireland Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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