World Cup Qual: Czech Rep vs Croatia 09/10/2025

Betting on Shots on Target

Czechia hosts Croatia in a match that could shape the rhythm of the final stage of World Cup qualifying. Croatia look serious, disciplined, and well-organized — a team that knows how to control the flow of the game and leave their opponents with very little space. Their defense in this qualifying campaign has been rock solid: in 4 matches, they have allowed a total of just 8 shots on target, an average of only 2 per game.

Czechia, on the other hand, have produced decent home results, but their attacking play often looks predictable and relies more on individual moments than sustained pressure. Against teams that dominate possession and close down space quickly, their number of attempts drops significantly. In the previous head-to-head meeting with Croatia, they created very few clear chances — and it’s hard to see that changing this time.

Everything points to Croatia once again controlling the tempo, slowing the game down, and limiting Czechia to very few real opportunities. In a match where every chance will be “hard-earned,” it’s difficult to expect the hosts to register 5 or more shots on target. The realistic projection is 2–3 attempts at most, as Croatia simply don’t allow opponents to find clean shooting positions.