Bookmaker Tipsport: Czech Republic? Black horse of the World Cup. I perceive negativity positively

Defending champion Canada is one of the biggest favorites for the WC. Will he stay on the throne? The Maple Leafs made it to the final four times in a row…
“After the nominations, Canada, the USA and Sweden formed a trio of favourites. They will bring the best staff to Prague and Ostrava! Canadians know winning know-how. Their implementation staff is world-class. They can also choose from an almost unlimited number of players. Even if they don’t have the top names on the roster, the gold quality is still there.”

What chances do you give Czech hockey players? Are home backdrops a plus for them, or can they be a hindrance? Last year, the native was eliminated in the quarterfinals by the USA, the year before that he grabbed the bronze.
“On paper, we are not hot favorites. What I perceive positively is the negative mood before the World Cup and the quite sharp discussion about the final nomination. Even the unsuccessful part of the Euro Hockey Tour series in Brno plays quite well for us. Reason? I expect the team’s absolute collapse and the desire to prove that the criticism was misplaced. If the handyman is cohesive and shows a willingness to play at his best, the home environment is a huge plus. It can help a lot.”

Which players will lead the Czech team?
“Roman Červenka, Dominik Kubalík and Ondřej Palát should be seen in the offensive. Defense will depend on NHL players Radek Gudas and Jan Rutta. I see the goalkeeper trio as very balanced.”

Slovakia will also have tremendous fan support. It’s a short distance to Ostrava. On whom will the choice of our eastern neighbors mainly depend?
“Definitely on Juraj Slafkovský, Tomáš Tatar and Martin Pospíšil. They should score goals, be productive.”

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Will the Czech hockey players win a medal at the 2024 WC at home?

Slovakia last won a medal in 2012. At the 2015 WC, which was held in the Czech Republic, they did not even advance from the group. However, according to the rates, it does not look like the wait for the precious metal will end this year. Why don’t bookmakers trust Tipsport Slovakia? Where are his weaknesses?
“The Slovaks do not have such top players as the biggest favorites of the championship. Most glaring weakness? In the goal area. But the home atmosphere should help our eastern neighbors.”

The Czech Republic will face Finland at the start of the WC. Slovakia will challenge Germany. Try to hit the exact results in regular time, as well as the betting community at Tipsport.
“I’m betting Czech Republic – Finland 2:2 and Slovakia – Germany 3:1.”

Will it be possible to use BetBuilder for WC matches? Can you introduce him to punters? For example, by illustrating the scenario on a specific example – in the case of the battle of the Czech Republic vs. Finland.
“BetBuilder allows you to bet multiple opportunities from one match per ticket. If I have a thesis that the match will end 2:2, the BetBuilder bet can be made from, for example, these three opportunities.”

Match result: Draw
Number of goals in the match: Less than 4.5
Each team scores 2 or more goals in a match: Yes

Which players are fighting for the crown for the best scorer of the World Cup?
“Adrian Kempe, Lucas Raymond, Brady Tkachuk and Connor Bedard.”

Who will become the championship productivity king?
“I think that in addition to the mentioned four, the defender of Sweden, Victor Hedman, will score a lot.”

And who could be named the World Cup Most Valuable Player (MVP)?
“I’ll pick Hedman.”

How do Tipsport bettors see the championship? Would you like to make some interesting bets?
“I was interested in quite bold tips for the success of Great Britain, one of the top outsiders of the WC. The chance that a Czech or Slovak goalkeeper will score a goal in the tournament also often appears on the bettors’ tickets.

How difficult is it for bookmakers to predict the opening matches of the championship? How illegible are these fixtures to odds makers?
“The most difficult thing is to list the opening matches of overseas teams. In their case, the question is how the players will sit together quickly and switch to different conditions than they are used to from Canada and America. The duels of big outsiders, for example Poland and Great Britain, are also difficult to predict.

Who do you think is the dark horse of the tournament?
“I will mention the Swiss. It stands somewhat aside from the greatest interest. However, they have a strong choice again. And I will also say the Czech Republic. I think that after the nomination, he is not counted on much. But the World Cup 2010 can be repeated. First, the fear that the team will not advance from the group, then the great consolidation of the team and, after incredible fighting and hard work, winning the title.”

Is it true that the differences between withdrawals are evened out?
“Certainly more and more teams are getting into the circle of teams that can win. See last year’s 2nd place of the Germans and 3rd place of the Latvians.”

Over whom hangs the threat of relegation from the elite category?
“Definitely above Poland and Britain. I’d be quite surprised if someone else came down.’

Can the hockey players of Poland get rid of the label of the biggest outsider of the World Cup?
“No. They really have the weakest staff. On the other hand, I expect tremendous combativeness from them. I expect great interest from Polish fans. If I put it lightly, it looks like there will be three teams at home in the tournament.”

What are your expectations from the WC?
“I believe it will be a great tournament. With a fantastic spectator atmosphere and breaking the attendance record.”

Can you enjoy the championship even as an ordinary fan? Will you go to some matches in person?
“The tournament is more likely to overwhelm work duties. So I will spend MS exclusively with the keyboard between the monitors.”