Portugal vs Czech Republic | Euro 2024 Preview l 18.06.2024
Portugal and Czechia are set to face each other in their Eupro 2024 opener on June 18 at Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.
As the EURO 2024 finals draw unfolded in Hamburg, Germany on December 1, Selecao found themselves in a favorable position, thanks to their Pot 1 status.
The draw ultimately smiled on Roberto Martínez's side as they were placed in Group F alongside Turkey, the Czechs and the winner of Path C from the play-offs, a group comprising Georgia, Luxembourg, Greece, and Kazakhstan.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time Portugal, Turkey, and the Czech Republic find themselves in the same group. Flashing back to Euro 2008, Lusitanians emerged as group leaders with convincing victories over the Middle East tea, (2-0) and the Central Europeans (3-1).
Despite a setback with a 2-0 defeat against Switzerland, Portugal advanced to the next round, only to face a heartbreaking loss to Germany, concluding their Euro 2008 journey with a 3-2 scoreline.
Portugal vs Czech Republic l Euro 2024 Prediction by Vbet News l 18.06.2024
As Portugal and the Czech Republic set up to clash in EURO 2024, their historical head-to-head results add an extra layer of anticipation to the upcoming meeting.
With Selecao boasting an impressive track record against both Turkey and the Czechs, the stage is set for a thrilling Group F showdown.
Portugal hold a positive record against their first two opponents, having never lost to the Middle East outfit in official matches and suffering only one defeat in five games against the Czecha. Fond memories of Euro 1996, where Fernando Couto's solitary goal secured a 1-0 victory against the central Europeans, fuel the nostalgia surrounding this rivalry.
Euro 2012 witnessed a quarter-final duel between Lusitanians and the Lokomotiva, with Cristiano Ronaldo sealing a 1-0 win in the 79th minute. Fast forward to 2022, Roberto Martinez's team dominated both Nations League encounters against the Czechs, winning 2-0 and 4-0.
On the other hand, Portugal's flawless 10-game qualification run for Germany 2024 showcases their prowess, while the Czech Republic faced hurdles, finishing second behind Albania in their qualification group. The absence of a coach for the Czech team, following Jaroslav Silhavy's resignation, adds an element of uncertainty.
Moreover, considering Portugal's historical dominance over the opponent and their consistent performance in recent meetings, they enter EURO 2024 as strong contenders. Predicting a Portugal victory seems justified, with a 2-0 scoreline reflecting their previous success and current form.
EURO 2008, Czech Republic 1 - 3 Portugal (Image Source: Getty Images)
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Portugal vs Czech Republic Head-To-Head
Total number of games: 5
- Portugal wins: 4
- Draws: 0
- Czechia wins: 1
Portugal vs Czech Republic's last three matches:
- Czech Republic 0 - 1 Portugal (UEFA European Championship)
- Portugal 2 - 0 Czech Republic (Nations League)
- Czech Republic 0 - 4 Portugal (Nations League)
Teams' latest form in Eruo 2024 qualifiers:
- Portugal: W W W W W
- Czech Republic: W D W L D
Teams' latest form in all competitions:
- Portugal: W W W W W
- Czech Republic: W D W L D
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