"The conditions on Saturday definitely wouldn't have suited Andy (Reid) but he is such a talent he can conjure a goal up out of anything or play that killer pass," said Staunton.
"I think this pitch will suit our players as much as theirs.
"They are a very good footballing side but I like to think our lads are growing and they are used to playing on good pitches."
Ireland flew back to the Republic on Sunday after learning of the death of his grandmother shortly after the Bratislava qualifier, in which he scored.
Staunton also goes into the crucial Group D game without injured pair Steve Finnan and Darren Potter.
The Republic trail the second-placed Czechs by three points with Germany topping the group.
