Czech Republic vs Gibraltar Prediction: Soucek could save Czechs

Czech Republic only beat San Marino 1-0 in a friendly on Thursday but are assured of a play-off place in Group L of World Cup qualifying heading into their closing match against Gibraltar on Monday (19:45).

Read on for my Czech Republic vs Gibraltar predictions, complete with the latest match odds and team news.

Team News

Patrik Schick came off the bench in the win over San Marino and could start for the Czechs on Monday.

Kostl seems to be favouring experience in a bid to bring stability to his team, meaning stalwarts such as Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek are expected to start.

Gibraltar are without Louie Annesley through suspension and Jaylan Hankins is tipped to continue in goal.

Czech Republic vs Gibraltar Odds

Czech Republic are the obvious 1/150 favourites to win, with a draw 25/1 and Gibraltar 66/1 to secure a first-ever qualifying victory.

Repre won March's reverse game in Faro 4-0 and that scoreline is 5/1 to be repeated.

Gibraltar +4 @ 7/5

With a play-off place confirmed and no chance of improving or losing it, the Czech Republic could be forgiven for not rousing themselves.

The national team appear to be in turmoil, but this game has little chance of being an upset, with minnows Gibraltar having lost all seven outings in Group L, with a goal difference of -19.

However, despite the possibility of Schick starting, the Czechs are hardly prolific, scoring only 12 times in their seven matches and a potential lack of motivation may lead to a dearth of goals.

Interim coach Kostl could see his team labour and Gibraltar +4 looks a great price on the punter's side of 1/1.

Tomas Soucek to score anytime @ 21/20

Captain Soucek failed with a 31st-minute penalty against San Marino before making amends by scoring the only goal in Karvina.

Soucek may not be as dynamic as when he joined West Ham in 2020, but he remains effective with the ball at his feet, in the air and when making his trademark late runs in the box.

The 30-year-old has scored 16 times in 86 caps for his country and can add to his tally at a handy price.

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