The Volksparkstadion in Hamburg, Germany, will play host to a crucial Group F clash between the Czech Republic and Turkey in the 2024 UEFA European Championship on June 26, 2024.
Both teams will be vying for a spot in the knockout stages, making this an exciting and high-stakes encounter.
Match Preview
The Czechs need a win to secure their place in the last 16, while Turkey will be looking to build on their opening win against Georgia and secure their progression to the next round.
The Czech Republic have had a mixed start to their Euro 2024 campaign, losing 2-1 to Portugal in their opening match before salvaging a 1-1 draw against Georgia.
Led by experienced manager Ivan Hašek, the Czechs will be relying on the goal-scoring prowess of Patrik Schick, who found the net against Georgia, to guide them to victory.
However, Schick’s fitness is a concern after he was forced off with a muscle strain in the last game.
Turkey, on the other hand, have had a more promising start, beating Georgia 3-1 in their first match before suffering a 3-0 defeat against Portugal.
Managed by Vincenzo Montella, the Crescent-Stars will be looking to bounce back and secure their place in the knockout stages for the first time since 2008.
Key players for Turkey include Hakan Çalhanoglu, Arda Güler, and Kerem Aktürkoğlu, who have all been in impressive form leading up to the tournament.
The Czech Republic have been in mixed form leading up to the Euros, winning 4, drawing 5, and losing 6 of their last 15 competitive matches.
They have scored an average of 1.93 goals per game while conceding 0.93.
In their last five matches, the Czechs have won 2, drawn 2, and lost 1, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game.
Turkey, on the other hand, have been in relatively better form, winning 6, drawing 2, and losing 2 of their last 15 competitive matches.
They have scored an average of 1.47 goals per game while conceding 1.67.
In their last five matches, the Crescent-Stars have won 3, drawn 1, and lost 1, scoring an average of 2.5 goals per game.
Head-to-Head
The Czech Republic and Turkey have faced each other 11 times in the past, with both teams claiming 5 wins each and 1 draw.
The most recent meeting between the two sides was in the 2016 European Championship, where Turkey emerged victorious with a 2-0 win.
Prediction
This match is poised to be a closely contested affair, with both teams desperate to secure a win and progress to the knockout stages.
While Turkey have enjoyed recent success against the Czechs, the latter’s resilience and the potential return of Patrik Schick could make this a tough challenge for the Crescent-Stars.
Given the high stakes and the attacking prowess of both teams, we predict a thrilling 2-2 draw, with the match likely to feature a high number of goals.
Both teams will be eager to find the back of the net, and the game could go down to the wire as they battle for a crucial point in their quest for a place in the last 16.
Betting Tips
Match Result: Draw – With both teams desperate for a result, a draw seems like a plausible outcome, and this could be a good value bet.
Over 2.5 Goals – The recent form and head-to-head history between these two teams suggest that this match is likely to be a high-scoring affair, with over 2.5 goals being a strong possibility.
Both Teams to Score – Given the attacking capabilities of both sides, it’s highly likely that both the Czech Republic and Turkey will find the back of the net during the match.
