Scotland’s World Cup dream is on the line, according to William Hill News, as Czechia host Melissa Andreatta’s side at the Pardubice with a spot in the final round at stake.
The first leg of Scotland Women vs Czechia Women kicks off on Friday night as the two sides go head-to-head for a spot in the World Cup Qualifiers final round against Lithuania or Sweden.
Match Details
- Venue: Pardubice Stadium, Czechia
Czechia Women vs Scotland Women Betting Tips:
Our prediction: Czechia 1-2 Scotland – 15/2
Czechia Women Preview
Czechia will want a lead to take into the second leg in Paisley, and they will have to dig deep here to obtain a result that will put them in good stead for reverse fixture. Their home form has been strong, and we anticipate them to be relentless in attack for the first leg of the tie.
Scotland Women Preview
Scotland have shown they can score freely against lower-ranked sides, and they have the creativity in midfield to unlock a Czech defence that has conceded in several qualifiers. Expect a tight, cagey first half before Scotland’s quality tells late on.
The Story So Far
Scotland topped Group B4 unbeaten, finishing with 5-1 and 6-0 wins over Israel, and earned promotion back to League A. Caroline Weir finished as the top scorer in the league phase with 10 goals, including three hat-tricks.
Czechia’s group form was also good, though less consistent. They hammered Albania 5-1 and Montenegro 5-0 and 4-1. They also dropped points in a 1-1 draw with Albania and lost 3-1 to Wales in June. They are ranked around seven places below Scotland in the FIFA standings, so this is a tie we are expecting Scotland to win, but we are anticipating a hard-fought clash, with goals at both ends looking likely.
What’s At Stake?
Whichever side comes through will face Lithuania or Sweden in the round two play-offs in late November and early December. Scotland will fancy their chances against Lithuania, but Sweden, ranked eighth in the world, would be a much tougher test.
*Prices accurate at the time of writing – odds subject to change*
