Czech Republic vs Latvia Prediction 20 October 2026
⚡️ The national teams of Czechia and Latvia are set to clash in the main round of qualification for the 2028 Futsal World Cup. The match will take place in Opava, Czech Republic. Both sides compete in Group 12 alongside Azerbaijan. Czechia have already picked up three points, edging past Azerbaijan with a 2-1 victory. For Latvia, this upcoming fixture marks their debut in the main round of qualifying.
Head-to-head statistics Czech Republic - Latvia
Czech Republic Team Overview
Czech Republic kicked off their qualifying campaign with a home win over Azerbaijan (2-1). At Euro 2026, however, the team failed to progress beyond the group stage, collecting just a single point from three matches. The Czechs drew 3-3 with Lithuania before falling to Armenia (4-5) and Ukraine (3-5). While their attacking unit showed promise, netting ten goals in three outings, defensive frailties proved costly as they conceded 13 times during the continental tournament.
Match Results: Czech Republic
Latvia Team Overview
Latvia cruised through the preliminary stage of World Cup qualification, racking up three wins from three matches. They thrashed San Marino 8-0, dismantled Cyprus 12-1, and edged out Albania 3-2. In total, Latvia netted 23 goals across those three fixtures, showcasing impressive attacking firepower. However, at the 2026 European Championship, the team faced much tougher opposition and failed to progress from the group stage. Notably, Latvia suffered heavy defeats to France (0-5) and Croatia (1-4).
Match Results: Latvia
⭐️ Editorial Prediction
We recommend backing a Czech Republic win as the main bet. The hosts kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign on a positive note, edging out Azerbaijan 2-1 with both goals coming in the first half. During the previous Euro 2026 qualifiers, Czech Republic picked up five wins from six matches, including an emphatic 3-0 home victory over Belgium-clear evidence of their consistent ability to deliver results. Latvia looked solid in the preliminary qualifiers, but struggled against stronger opposition at the European Championship, falling 0-5 to France and 1-4 to Croatia. The most recent head-to-head between these sides in 2019 ended in a resounding 7-1 win for Czech Republic. With home advantage and a stronger track record in official fixtures, the hosts look well-positioned to come out on top.
