Preview: Czechia vs Ireland Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The previous outing between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

Czech Republic will lock horns with the Republic of Ireland for their semi-final fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers Play-Offs (UEFA region). The Fortuna Arena is going to witness this clash.

The Čeští lvi will be at home for their upcoming contest, putting them at an advantage from the start. They secured a 6-0 win against Gibraltar in their previous World Cup qualifying contest. The Czechia national football team were unable to perform upto the mark during the group stage, but they still have a chance to make it to the mega competition.

The Ireland national football team have produced some promising results in their last three matches. They will be looking to carry their form forward and will be eager to put up a strong fight against the hosts. The Boys in Green are going to be confident away from home, but it is not going to be an easy task for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Prague, Czechia
• Stadium: Fortuna Arena
• Date: Friday, March 27
• Kick-off Time: 01:15 AM IST (Thursday, Mar 26; 07:45 PM GMT/ 02:45 PM ET/ 11:45 AM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Czechia: D-D-L-W-W

Ireland: L-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Patrik Schick (Czechia)

The Bayer Leverkusen forward will be looking to put in a top performance here. He is in decent form for both his club and country. Patrik Schick will now be gearing up to help the Czechia national football team in the attacking front and is going to be one of the main men in the squad.

Troy Parrott (Ireland)

Troy Parrott will be an important aspect of the squad in the final third for Ireland national football team. The 24-year-old is on a good run of form at the moment and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. Parrott did well during the group stage of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and will be ready to help his side yet again.

Match Facts

• Ireland are on a three-match winning streak.
• Czechia have won both of their last two matches.
• Two of the last four games between these sides have ended in a draw.

Czechia vs Republic of Ireland: Betting Tips and Odds

• Ireland to win @3/1 bet365
• Troy Parrott to score @3/1 Virgin Bet
• Goals over 3.5 @3/1 BetFred

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both Czechia and Ireland are fit to be in action.

Squad announcement for the World Cup 2026 play-offs. 🇨🇿⚽ https://t.co/rgjDYZFeby

— Czech Football National Team (@ceskarepre_eng) March 17, 2026

Your Ireland squad for the FIFA World Cup 26 Qualifying Play-Offs is in 🇮🇪@QPR’s Harvey Vale receives his first senior Ireland call-up as Alan Browne & Robbie Brady both return 👏Thu 26th March | 🇨🇿 v 🇮🇪Tue 31st March | 🇮🇪 v 🇩🇰/🇲🇰 pic.twitter.com/1DQoBpXrx3

— Ireland Football ⚽️🇮🇪 (@IrelandFootball) March 19, 2026

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 8

Czechia won: 4

Ireland won: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Czechia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Kovar (GK); Coufal, Hranac, Zeleny, Jurasek; Sadilek, Soucek; Sulc, Schick, Karabec; Chory

Ireland predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Kelleher (GK); O’Brien, Collins, O’Shea; Coleman, Taylor, Molumby, Scales; Ogbene, Azaz; Parrott

Match Prediction

Both of these sides will be looking to put up a strong fight against each other. The Republic of Ireland national football team is likely to come out on top and outplay the Czech Republic national football team in their upcoming FIFA World Cup European qualifiers clash.

Prediction: Czechia 2-3 Ireland

Telecast Details

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