Preview
- Tournament: Euro 2024
- Date: Tuesday, June 18
- Kick-off Time: 08:00 pm GMT
- Venue: Red Bull Arena Leipzig, Germany
Portugal national football team will make their sixth European Championship tournament appearance when they take on the Czechia national football team in their first Group F game at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig. Portugal are dubbed as the favourites to top this group.
Portugal national football team will aim for a positive outcome on Tuesday against a side that were not dominant in the European Championships qualification. Roberto Martinez’s side have secured a 4-2 and 3-0 victory at home against Finland and Ireland respectively during their pre-tournament preparations. They have been drawn alongside Czechia, Georgia and Turkey. They will walk in as one of the favorites in this competition after winning every one of their matches in the qualification.
Meanwhile, the Czechia national football team were one of the surprising packages in Euro 2020 when they managed to secure a spot in the quarter-finals. The Czech registered back-to-back 7-1 and 2-1 wins against Malta and North Macedonia in their pre-tournament warm-up ties. They had an underwhelming qualification campaign despite finishing second in Group E. But they have a strong record in European Championships, qualifying consistently for the last seven seasons.
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Portugal vs Czechia Team News
Portugal national football team news
Manager Roberto Martinez will be without Al Nassr midfielder Otavio who picked a muscle tear during his final game of the season. He was replaced by Manchester City midfielder Matheus Nunes who was initially left out of the squad. His compatriot Ruben Dias will partner up with veteran defender Pepe at the heart of defence.
Czechia national football team news
Czechia, on the other hand, is presently led by manager Ivan Hasek. West Ham midfielder and captain Thomas Soucek is one of the experienced players with over 65 caps and leads the Czechia midfield. Vladimir Coufal who was banished from the squad in November 2023 has been called up for the Euro 2024 squad.
Predicted Lineups
Portugal national football team Predicted lineup:
Costa; Cancelo, Pepe, Dias, Dalot; Fernandes, Palhinha, J. Neves; B. Silva, Ronaldo, Leao
Czechia national football team Predicted lineup:
Stanek; Vitik, Holes, Hranac; Coufal, Soucek, Provod, Burak, D. Jurasek; Schick, Chytil
Head-to-Head
The two sides have faced off five times in the past, with the Portugal national football team securing four wins and losing only once.
Last five results:
Czechia 0-4 Portugal – UEFA Nations League – September 24, 2022
Portugal 2-0 Czechia – UEFA Nations League – June 09, 2022
Czechia 0-1 Portugal – UEFA European Championship – June 21, 2012
Czechia 1-3 Portugal – UEFA European Championship – June 11, 2008
Portugal 0-1 Czechia – UEFA European Championship – June 23, 1996
Key Players to Watch out for
Cristiano Ronaldo
The Portugal forward is one of the first names on the Portugal national football teamsheet. He has registered 50 goals for Al Nassr this season and struck twice for Portugal in their last game against Republic of Ireland. Having turned 39 this year, this could be his last tournament on the international stage. Ronaldo registered 10 goals in the European qualification and will aim to help his nation towards a second European trophy.
Tomas Soueck
The West Ham defender and national team captain is one of the most experienced names on Czechia’s teamsheet with over 65 caps to his name. He has developed into one of the most robust defenders in the Premier League under David Moyes over the years and will be hoping to shine for Czechia this summer.
Portugal vs Czechia Prediction
Portugal national football team have always been one of the favourites in the European Championships. They secured their place in Euros 2024 after winning all their games in the qualification, witnessing their best qualification purpose in the nation’s history. They scored a remarkable 36 goals and conceded only 2, showcasing the sheer amount of talent at their disposal.
Czechia national football team, meanwhile, looks like a stronger side despite struggling in their European qualification. The Czech are considered as a potential dark horse after they secured a surprising quarter-final spot in the Euro 2022. They are set to enter the Euro 2024 in strong form unbeaten in their last seven matches.
Predicted Score: Portugal 2-0 Czechia
Where to Watch Portugal vs Czechia Live?
Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Czechia live in India?
The Portugal vs Czechia game will be televised on Sony Network/SonyLiv.
Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Czechia live game in UK?
The game between Portugal and Czechia will be live on Channel 4 in UK.
Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Czechia in USA?
The match between Portugal and Czechia will be available on FOX Sports.
Q. Where to watch the Portugal vs Czechia game in Portugal?
The Portugal vs Czechia will be live on TVI for Portugal fans.
Q. Where to watch Portugal vs Czechia live in Czechia?
The Portugal vs Czechia game will be available on Česká Televize for Czechia fans.
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