It’s clear that Belgium are going to win 2022 World Cup qualifying Group E and it’s also evident that Czech Republic and Wales will be battling it out for second spot. Therefore, with both teams on seven points, this encounter in Prague is absolutely pivotal when it comes to seeing which side will grab an opportunity to qualify for Qatar through the play-offs.

Wales have the slight advantage by virtue of having played a game less and a draw from this encounter would be satisfactory, with Rob Page’s side have already travelled to Belgium too. The British side will also feel that they have the upper hand after previously beating the Czechs in Cardiff and can be backed to run a tight defensive ship in this clash.

Page continues to do an admirable job in charge of a modest group of players, with Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey always prepared to give their all in a red shirt. Kieffer Moore continues to be an able front man, while Danny Ward might not get too many opportunities for Leicester but he can draw on those fantastic displays at Euro 2020.

The Czechs will hope that home advantage can count and they were strong at the Euros when reaching the last eight stage of the competition. Much depends on the performances of Tomas Soucek and Patrik Schick, although we’re going to plump for no more than two goals being scored in this one.

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