These two teams finished second of their respective groups, and have since managed to win a potentially tricky playoff encounter, with each requiring a different method…

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Our pick: Denmark to win

Value bet: Czechia in handicap market

Long shot: BTTS not to hit

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Czechia had a slightly more difficult task on Friday, as they needed penalties to help them get past the Republic of Ireland. The scores were tied at 2-2 after 90 minutes, having been 2-0 down inside the opening 23 minutes. A Patrik Schick penalty in the 27th minute meant a late effort from Ladislav Krejci four minutes from the end of time was enough to send it into additional time.

Czechia would hold their nerve in the shootout, as they would win 4-3 to book their place. It was a hard-fought victory, as Ireland battled hard. While the hosts would have expected it, they would have hoped their future opponents would have had a tougher run out than the one they had…

Denmark were 4-0 victors against North Macedonia in their Path D playoff game. The Danes absolutely dominated their opponents, restricting them to just three shots on goal (one on target) and 37% possession.

They scored all four goals in the second half of the game, with Mikkel Damsgaard opening the scoring before a two-minute brace by Gustav Isaksen effectively ended the tie. There was still enough time for Christian Norgaard to net one to make it 4-0 on the day for the hosts, setting up their clash with Czechia.

Betting Markets to Watch

The betting odds have Denmark holding the edge in this game, with it perceived that they are genuinely stronger on paper, with more depth and better recent away‑record stats. Still, the head‑to‑head is relatively tight: Denmark beat Czechia 2-1 in Euro 2020, but earlier qualifiers and friendlies have been more even, with 1-1 and 0-0 results.

With this in mind, we think there's value in the Czechia handicap market at (+1.0). The Eastern Europeans have shown they can keep tense encounters against top nations close, and Denmark to edge it by one goal is a likely probability for this game. If you're new to betting on the 2026 FIFA World Cup, this match offers a great example of how handicap markets can provide value.

By extension, we think there's value in the 'Under 2.5 Goals' and 'No' in the BTTS markets. Denmark are traditionally quite compact when playing as visitors, and have shown the ability to grind out 1-0 wins. You could also consider combining legs in a Same Game Multi to build a bet around these low-scoring predictions.

Our Prediction

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We think Denmark are the most likely to win this game, with it being an extremely tight affair. It's a Winner-takes-World-Cup place match, which we think will lead to the Danes playing with caution and looking to hit on the break as visitors. For more World Cup betting options, explore the full range of markets available.