How will Denmark do without Bendtner in the Qualifications? And will Rosicky make a difference for the Czech Republic?

 
Czech Republic - Denmark
World Cup Qualification Europe Group B
Andruv Stadium
22-03-2013 @ 19.30 UK


How are the two teams form?


Czech Republic is 3rd in the World Cup Qualification Group B with five points after their first three matches, and a goalscorer of +2. Czechoslovakia has so far scored three goals; one by Jan Rezek, Tomas Pekhart and Theodor Gebre Selassie. The last match that the nation played was a friendly against Turkey, which they lost 2-0. The Czechs will need a win against Denmark as Bulgaria (2nd) is meeting Malta, a match which they are expected to win.

Denmark has not played as many fans hoped before the start of the World Cup Qualification. The Danes are currently positioned 5th in the Group as will have to win against both Czech Republic, Bulgaria and Malta if they will have any hopes of playing in Brazil next summer. So far, Denmark only has two points on their account and a goalscorer of -2. The last match that the Danes played was against Makedonia which they lost 3-0.

The last four matches between the two nations have ended in  draws as we have to go back to 2004 to find that latest win. Back then, Czech Republic won 3-0.


What are the probable starting XI's?

Tomas Rosicky is returning for his first important match after having not played in a year. Denmark, on the other hand, is without Bendtner who has been given a 6 months break from National duty.

Cech

Selassie - Kadlec - Sivok - Limbersky

Rosicky - Plasil

Jiracek             -             Darida 

Pekhart - Tecl
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Cornelius

Eriksen - Jørgensen - Rommedahl
 
Stokholm - Zimling

Wass - Agger - Kjær - Jacobsen

Schmeichel


What to expect from this match?

Both teams need a victory in this match. However, Denmark is probably in more need than the Czechs. As mentioned before, Denmark will have to win against the Czech Republic, Malta and Armenia is they want to play in Brazil next summer. However, the dream might already be crushed on Friday as the Czech seems to a big mouthful for the Danes as 45% of the players are playing in the Danish league.

The Czech Republic has played well so far in the Qualification, and against a Danish team with lack of routine they can make severe damage. Despite Denmark has to get a result in this match, we might see them rather playing rather defensive while the Czech will have a commanding role.

What are the odds?

At the moment, Bwin is the only bookmaker with odds ready for the match, according to oddschecker.com. A Denmark win gives a 3/5 while a draw pays back 11/5. You can make quite a win if you put you money on Czech Republic with the odds 17/5.