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How do the leading European servers predict the result of the Czech Republic vs. Portugal match?

The Czech national team will play an important match in the Nations League on Saturday, when it will welcome the favoured Portugal at home. What result do European websites that focus on analysis and previews expect?

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2 years ago

23. 9. 2022

Jirka Malý

The Czech national team will play an important match in the Nations League on Saturday, when it will welcome the favoured Portugal at home.What result do European websites that focus on analysis and previews expect?

The Czechs have four points after four rounds of the group with a win against the Swiss and a draw against the Spanish. They still hold third place, which means they are among the elite of the Nations League, with a one-point lead over the Swiss.

The Portuguese were first until the third round, but then surprisingly fell to the Swiss and were overtaken by the Spanish. They are now one point behind their neighbours in second place and have yet to play each other at home.

Václav Černý, the ever-injured winger, has already scored five times for Twente. On the other hand, Tomas Soucek and Patrik Schick, the mainstays of the national team, have not yet reached their optimal form.

On the away side, Joao Cancelo shines, the Manchester City full-back boasts a 1+3 record. Fulham midfielder Joao Palhinho is also doing well after his transfer from Sporting, scoring twice so far. Of course, Cristiano Ronaldo is the leader of the Portuguese cabinet and he is counted on in the starting line-up.

However, the Czech Republic’s opponents have a large number of stars in their squad, whether it is the clear-cut goalkeeper Rui Patrício or the offensive-minded Joao Félix. And we must not forget midfielders Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva.

The Czechs are struggling a bit defensively, which is related to the long-term absence of several stoppers. They have scored six times in the last three games.

This plays into the hands of the Portuguese, who have the best attack of the group with seven hits. Moreover, they have scored more than once in four of their last six games.