Czech Republic v Rep of Ireland
(1930 BST)
The Czech Republic know that if they beat the Republic of Ireland they will move six points clear of them in Group D with nine games played.
They also had a fairly easy game in defeating San Marino on Saturday.
The same cannot be said of the Irish, who conceded a last-minute equaliser in Slovakia to draw 2-2.
When that happens it really does feel like a defeat and is difficult to recover from - though that is what they must do because Wednesday's game is a real must-win encounter for the Republic.
I think Steve Staunton will play largely the same team subject to form and fitness and send his players out to have a real go at the Czechs.
However, I don't think the visiting team will get the result they want and that will severely dent their hopes of qualifying for Euro 2008.
Prediction: 2-0
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