Czech Rep v Wales: Big-match spotlight
WALES continue their 2022 World Cup qualifying campaign tonight against Czech Republic.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match in Prague.
What time is Czech Republic v Wales kick off?
Czech Republic v Wales kicks off at 7.45pm UK time tonight.
Is Czech Republic v Wales on TV and what about live streaming?
Yes, the Group E contest is being broadcast live on S4C. Their coverage starts at 7.25pm.
It will also be shown live on Sky Sports. Coverage on their Football and Main Event channels begins at 7pm.
Sky customers will be able to live stream the action via the Sky Go app, while S4C’S streaming service Clic is also showing the game.
Alternatively, you can follow updates via our match blog which will be available on Walesonline’s Football page.
What is the latest team news?
The hosts will be without Jan Boril, Vladimir Coufal, Lukas Masopust and Petr Sevcik for the clash with Rob Page’s men.
Milan Havel, Jan Kopic, Tomas Wiesner and Jaromir Zmrhal have all been called up to the Czech Republic squad in place of the four absentees.
As for Wales, they are without captain Gareth Bale due to a hamstring injury.
Aaron Ramsey will captain the visitors in the absence of Bale.
Elsewhere, Ben Davies and David Brooks will both miss out due to illness, while Rhys Norrington-davies and Tom Lockyer are absent due to injury.
Ben Cabango and Will Vaulks have been called up to the squad as additional cover following the withdrawals of Norringtondavies and Lockyer.
What has the manager said?
Rob Page: “When you look at the remaining fixtures that we’ve both got, it’s a must-win game for us if we want to guarantee finishing second,” said Page.
“We can’t control what happens after that but for us to take our destiny into our own hands, we want to win this game.
“We’re doing everything possible. The preparation has been great, and we’re giving ourselves the best chance to win this game.”
Who is the referee?
Deniz Aytekin will take charge of proceedings in Prague. The German official will be assisted by Christian Dietz and Dominik Schaal.
Martin Petersen is the fourth official while Felix Zwayer is the video assistant referee.
What are the latest betting odds?
Czech Republic win - 4/6; Draw - 5/2; Wales win - 22/5 (Odds courtesy of Grosvenor Sport, correct at time of publishing)
Past meetings
This is the fifth meeting between the two nations since the Czech Republic was formed in 1993 following the break-up of Czechoslovakia. Wales had previously played Czechoslovakia and the RCS (Representation of Czechs and Slovaks). The two countries shared a goalless draw in a 2002 Cardiff friendly before being paired together in Euro 2008 qualifying. Wales were beaten 2-1 in Prague before drawing 0-0 at home. Daniel James’ header secured a 1-0 home win in March during the current World Cup qualifying campaign.