Norway vs Czech Republic World Cup Qualifiers 10 June, 19:45 (CET) Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo
Time is rapidly running out for Norway and they must start winning games in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group C if they are to stand any chance of making it to Russia.
In their sixth match of the group, Norway host Czech Republic at the Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo. This is a must-win game for the Norwegian’s and anything but maximum points will see them out of contention for second place.
To date, Norway have picked up only 3 points in Group C, which came courtesy of a home win over minnows San Marino. Norway have lost all 4 of their other games in the group, with defeats coming against Germany, Azerbaijan, Northern Ireland and upcoming opponents, Czech Republic.
The Czech team travel to Norway knowing they can still clinch second place and the chance of at least a play-off match to reach the 2018 World Cup.
Karel Jarolim’s team have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their 5 games, leaving them in third place in the group, 2 points behind Northern Ireland, who occupy second place.
2. WC Qualifier Betting Odds
The bookies are having a hard time separating these two teams. If the match was being played in the Czech Republic, there is no doubt they would be favourites but the match being in Norway, has slightly altered the odds.
Czech Republic, given their position in the group and superior form come in as very slight favourites with bet365, priced at 2.75 to get the win. This will be Czech Republic’s third away match in the group, having lost 3-0 to Germany and won 6-0 in San Marino.
Norway are on offer at odds of 2.75 to win the match. Their only success in the group has come at home to San Marino and even then, they were given a scare. Perhaps Czech Republic should be considered slightly stronger favourites for his match than the odds suggest.
The draw is also available at 3.20 with Ladbrokes.
Other than their match against San Marino, Norway have only managed to score 1 goal and Czech Republic will believe they can keep a clean sheet in this game. Norway have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 home competitive games and you can bet on Czech Republic to win the game to nil.
Czech Republic have a strong away record in qualifying matches and have tasted defeat only 3 times in their last 15 qualifying games on the road. This is good enough reason on its own to back them to win this game. However, they have also seen over 2.5 goals in 12 of those games so go for Czech Republic to win and over 2.5 goals, which is a good bet.
Norway will be looking towards Bournemouth striker, Joshua King to cause the Czech Republic defence problems in this game and Lars Lagerback will be hoping he avoids injury on the last weekend of the Premier League season.
The experience of Tomas Sivok in defence and Vladimir Darida in midfield is crucial to the hopes of Czech Republic. Having lost Petr Cech to retirement and Tomas Rosicky to injury, Sivok and Darida must stay fit to guide their team through this game.
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Norway vs Czech Republic
World Cup Qualifiers
10 June, 19:45 (CET)
Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo
Time is rapidly running out for Norway and they must start winning games in UEFA World Cup qualifying Group C if they are to stand any chance of making it to Russia.
In their sixth match of the group, Norway host Czech Republic at the Ullevaal Stadion, Oslo. This is a must-win game for the Norwegian’s and anything but maximum points will see them out of contention for second place.
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1. Situation in Group C
To date, Norway have picked up only 3 points in Group C, which came courtesy of a home win over minnows San Marino. Norway have lost all 4 of their other games in the group, with defeats coming against Germany, Azerbaijan, Northern Ireland and upcoming opponents, Czech Republic.
The Czech team travel to Norway knowing they can still clinch second place and the chance of at least a play-off match to reach the 2018 World Cup.
Karel Jarolim’s team have won 2, drawn 2 and lost 1 of their 5 games, leaving them in third place in the group, 2 points behind Northern Ireland, who occupy second place.
2. WC Qualifier Betting Odds
The bookies are having a hard time separating these two teams. If the match was being played in the Czech Republic, there is no doubt they would be favourites but the match being in Norway, has slightly altered the odds.
Czech Republic, given their position in the group and superior form come in as very slight favourites with bet365, priced at 2.75 to get the win. This will be Czech Republic’s third away match in the group, having lost 3-0 to Germany and won 6-0 in San Marino.
Norway are on offer at odds of 2.75 to win the match. Their only success in the group has come at home to San Marino and even then, they were given a scare. Perhaps Czech Republic should be considered slightly stronger favourites for his match than the odds suggest.
The draw is also available at 3.20 with Ladbrokes.
3. Norway vs Czech Republic Betting Tips
Other than their match against San Marino, Norway have only managed to score 1 goal and Czech Republic will believe they can keep a clean sheet in this game. Norway have failed to score in 3 of their last 4 home competitive games and you can bet on Czech Republic to win the game to nil.
Czech Republic have a strong away record in qualifying matches and have tasted defeat only 3 times in their last 15 qualifying games on the road. This is good enough reason on its own to back them to win this game. However, they have also seen over 2.5 goals in 12 of those games so go for Czech Republic to win and over 2.5 goals, which is a good bet.
Norway will be looking towards Bournemouth striker, Joshua King to cause the Czech Republic defence problems in this game and Lars Lagerback will be hoping he avoids injury on the last weekend of the Premier League season.
The experience of Tomas Sivok in defence and Vladimir Darida in midfield is crucial to the hopes of Czech Republic. Having lost Petr Cech to retirement and Tomas Rosicky to injury, Sivok and Darida must stay fit to guide their team through this game.