class=”article_teaser__2t5do”>With their star man missing due to injury, Al Hain-Cole thinks the Dragons will struggle against Silhavy's team at the Sinobo Stadium on Friday
Wales will be aiming to take a big step towards World Cup qualification when they travel to Prague to take on Czech Republic on Friday.
The Dragons are only behind their hosts on goal difference in third place in Group E, although do have one game in hand.
Czech Republic vs Wales latest odds
Having run out 1-0 winners over this opposition in the reverse encounter back in March, Wales are available at 17/4 (5.25) with bet365 to leapfrog them into the play-off spot by coming out on top at the Sinobo Stadium.
Jaroslav Silhavy’s Czech Republic have only lost one of their last 10 competitive matches on home turf and are 7/10 (1.70) favourites to secure a big three points here.
Two of the visitors’ last three matches have resulted in draws, and you can get odds of 5/2 (3.50) on them playing out yet another stalemate in this one.
Czech Republic vs Wales team news
Vladimir Coufal is unavailable due to a minor groin strain, while Slavia Prague trio Jan Boril, Lukas Masopust and Petr Sevcik are all missing due to illness.
Ben Davies and David Brooks have withdrawn from the squad due to illness, with Tom Lockyer, Rhys Norrington-Davies and Gareth Bale having already pulled out injured.
Czech Republic vs Wales preview
Having scored a hat-trick to drag his team from 2-1 down to a 3-2 victory in Belarus in the last away game, Bale’s absence is sure to be sorely felt by Rob Page’s team.
Indeed, the Real Madrid star is the only player to have found the net for his team in the last five fixtures, making it hard to see where the inspiration will come from without him.
This is a particular issue considering the hosts are a hard nut to crack in their own backyard, conceding just seven times in their last 10 home matches – restricting England and Belgium to just one goal apiece during that run.
Czech Republic vs Wales tips & predictions
With the in-form Patrik Schick leading the line in front of a solid backline, odds of 7/10 (1.70) offer solid value on Czech Republic extending their strong home record by out-scoring a Wales side without Bale in Prague.
All odds correct at time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.
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