World Cup play-offs: Turkey, Sweden and Denmark lead bookmakers' favourites
Turkey Favoured Against Kosovo
Apart from Italy, Turkey are the clear favourites to win the World Cup qualifying play-off final. Vincenzo Montella’s side, fresh from a narrow victory over Romania, are priced at 1.42 on Goldbet and Better to progress, while the team led by German coach Foda stands at 2.80. Kosovo enjoys home advantage and a six-match winning streak, but Montella can rely on players such as Yildiz, Calhanoglu and Guler.
Sweden vs Poland Showdown
Sweden host Poland in Solna, a match that could send the winners to the USA-Mexico-Canada tournament. The experts back the hosts despite the injury absences of Isaak and Kulusevski. Odds of 1.57 are set for Sweden to progress, while Poland’s stand at 2.35. The clash features Gyokeres (three goals against Ukraine in the semi-final) versus Lewandowski (who scored alongside Zielinski against Albania).
- Turkey’s odds: 1.42 (Goldbet/Better)
- Sweden’s odds: 1.57
- Denmark’s odds: 1.60
Turkey’s progression to the next round is priced at 1.42 on Goldbet and Better.
Czech Republic vs Denmark Clash
The final play-off pits the Czech Republic against Denmark. The Czechs come off a thrilling penalty victory after overturning a 0-2 deficit against Ireland, while Denmark thrashed North Macedonia. Italian talent will be on show: Schick (formerly of Sampdoria and Roma) on one side, and Hojlund (Napoli), Isaksen (Lazio) and Nelsson (Verona) on the other. Denmark are favoured at 1.60 in the head-to-head, with the Czechs at 2.30.
