Portugal vs Czechia Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Euro 2024

The 2016 Euro winners are expected to secure a comfortable win.

The UEFA Euro 2024 has already begun and some of the exciting and nail-biting matches have been played, while others will be played soon. One such game is between Portugal and Czechia. It will be their first match in Group F, so both teams will look forward to securing their first winning points.

This will give them momentum to move forward with ease in the tournament. Also, all the eyes will be on Portugal’s line-up with the expectations of watching Cristiano Ronaldo playing for his side.

If we compare both teams on the basis of their FIFA rankings, then Portugal currently stands at sixth position whereas Czechia is at 36th position. Looking at their past performances, it can be seen that, both Portugal and Czechia have won the majority of their matches.

Even though both the teams have consistent winning records, it’s Roberto Martínez’s men who have the upper hand in terms of quality. Both the teams have played a fair amount of International friendlies before this and they must have strategies for overcoming their opponents by now. 

Kick-Off: 

Wednesday, 19 June at 12:30 AM (IST)

Location: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany

Form: 

Portugal (Last five international matches): W-L-W-L-W

Czechia (Last five international matches): W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Rafael Leao (Portugal)

This 25-year-old left winger is currently one of the best players in his national team as well as his club. Leao is quick, energetic and known for his dribbling skills. He plays for one of the best Italian clubs, AC Milan in the Serie A.

While playing for them in 34 matches, Leao scored nine goals and assisted another nine goals. It’s not his goal-scoring abilities, it’s about his gameplay, as he is surely the one who can create a difference against Czechia.

Thomas Chory (Czechia)

Thomas Chory is one of the most experienced players on the Czechia’s side. He is 29 years old and plays as a forward for his national team and club. He plays for Viktoria Plzen in the Czech First League. In the 2023-24 season, while playing in 30 matches, Chory managed to score 11 goals and assisted five. Chory can be the one who can create problems for the Portuguese defenders. 

Match Facts

• In the last 15 International matches played by Czechia and Portugal, they both have lost twice. 
• None of the teams will be having home advantage, as the match will be played in Leipzig, Germany.
• Czechia failed to win even once in their last three face-offs against Portugal.

Portugal vs Czechia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1: Portugal to win the match – 1/2 Bet365
• Tip 2: Both teams to score the goals – 5/6 Bet365
• Tip 3: Match will end with goals under 3.5 – 2/5 Bet365

Also read: Cristiano Ronaldo at Euro 2024: Records he can break, schedule, telecast

Injury and Team News

In the Portugal side, Cristiano Ronaldo (forward) and Pepe (Defender), both are expected to play against Czechia. Rafael Leao and Bernardo Silva will be playing as the wings, with Bruno Fernandes in the midfield. 

As of Czechia, Michal Sadilek is already out due to the injury he got while riding a bike. Thomas Chory along with Patrik Schick are expected to play as forwards. Tomas Soucek and David Doudera will be in the midfield. 

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 5

Portugal: 4

Czechia: 1

Draws: 0

Also read: UEFA Euro 2024: Full fixtures, schedule, timing, telecast & live streaming details

Predicted Lineups

Portugal Predicted lineup (4-3-3):

Costa (GK); Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Mendes; Palhinha, Vitinha, Fernandes; Leao, Ronaldo, Silva

Czechia Predicted lineup (3-4-1-2):

Stanek (GK); Holes, Hranac, Krejci; Masopust, Soucek, Sadilek, Doudera; Provod; Schick, Chory

Match Prediction for Portugal vs Czechia

Both the teams are undoubtedly capable of scoring goals against each other, but Portugal have an edge over Czechia. Also, in the last four face-offs between both, Czechia didn’t win any. Therefore, looking at the past results and current forms of both teams, the 2016 Euro winners are expected to win comfortably. 

Prediction: Portugal 2-1 Czechia

Also read: Top eight favourites to win UEFA Euro 2024

Telecast Details

UK: BBC TV Sport, ITV UK

USA: Fox Sports USA English, fubo TV, VIX

Australia: Optus Australia

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

Nigeria: SportyTV Nigeria, Supersport South Africa

Canada: Bell Media Canada, TVA Sports

Germany: Telekom Deutschland, ARD, RTL Germany, ZDF

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