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Czech Republic vs Nigeria Prediction & Betting tips
All 32 World Cup countries want to bring in the optimal form a few days before the final round. This is being tested diligently and tried a lot. That’s why bets on friendly matches are not always easy to place. In this article we shed light on the encounter between the Czech Republic and Nigeria. For the Czechs it is the last game before the summer break. As the Europeans finished third only in Group C qualifying behind Germany and Northern Ireland, the Czechs will again miss the World Cup finals. Most recently, they participated in the World Cup in Germany. Things are different with Nigeria. Since 1994, the Super Eagles are constantly present at each finals, only in 2006 they missed the World Cup. For Nigeria it is the last test before the Africans start against Croatia on 16 June in the tournament. The match on Wednesday will be kicked off at 14:00 and will take place in the NV Arena in St. Pölten.
Czech Republic:
The Czech Republic is always struggling to qualify for a World Cup. The last Czechs were in Germany. They also disappointed in qualifying for the finals in Russia. In Group C, second place would have been possible. After all, faced with San Marino, Azerbaijan, Norway and Northern Ireland supposedly weak counterparty. Only Germany was almost certainly set as a group winner. Czech Republic conceded three defeats in ten group matches and played a draw in three games. Thus, the Czechs collected only 15 points. Especially in the duel against Northern Ireland they disappointed. Away, the Czechs even conceded a defeat. This makes the gap of four points to the underdog understandable. Things went a bit better for the team of captain Marche Suchy in the last European Championships. After all, the Czech Republic played the last six European Championship finals. The entry into the final in 1996 was the best result in a European Championship.
In the last test match on Friday the Europeans completely disappointed. Also in Sankt Pölten the Czechs met Australia. The Down Under team has once again qualified for the final round of the World Cup. Although the match against the Czech Republic was balanced according to statistics, the Australians won 4-0! The Czech Republic has to call for a more efficient performance against Nigeria.
Nigeria:
The Super Eagles will also spread their wings in this World Cup. Since 1994, Nigeria has been a constant guest in the finals of the best countries in the world. Only in 2006 in Germany they were not there. The Nigerians did not really convince in any finals yet. That’s why it was never enough to qualify for the quarter-finals. This year could change. Although strong competitors are waiting in Group D with Croatia, Iceland and Argentina, Africans should be expected to perform well. With Wilfred Ndidi, Victor Moses, Ahmed Musa, Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho the Africans have strong players in their ranks. In the last Test against England Iwobi met shortly after the break to the connecting goal. Nevertheless, the Super Eagles conceded a 2: 1 defeat to The Three Lions. In general, Nigeria is slow in World Cup form, although the last Test matches were lost. That’s why the Super Eagles will also have a solid performance against the Czech Republic and win the game.
In qualifying, Nigeria beat Zambia, Cameroon and Algeria. The Super Eagles conceded not a single defeat, so they confidently secured the group victory and thus the ticket to Russia. At the finals, the Super Eagles will also come up with a great jersey. The fancy shirt of the Africans was sold out within minutes in the Nike store. It would be hoped for the country with almost 200 million inhabitants, that they can cover the jersey at least four times in Russia.