The excitement is building for the UEFA Euro 2024, and one of the most thrilling matches in Group F is between Portugal and the Czech Republic. This match is set to take place on Tuesday, June 18 at 10PM East African Time at Red Bull Arena. As Portugal aims for their second European title, the Czech Republic looks to surpass their impressive 1996 final appearance.

Portugal’s Recent Form and Key Players

Portugal has been in excellent form recently, scoring 49 goals in their last 15 matches over the past two years. This shows just how powerful their attack is. However, they have also been solid defensively, conceding only 10 goals in the same period.

Key players for Portugal include Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, and Diogo Jota. Leao, who plays for AC Milan, scored nine goals and made 10 assists in Serie A last season. Fernandes, playing for Manchester United, contributed 10 goals and eight assists in the Premier League. Silva, known for his creativity at Manchester City, scored six goals and provided nine assists, while Jota added 10 goals and four assists for Liverpool.

Despite some recent inconsistencies, including two losses in their last four matches, Portugal finished their preparations with a strong 3-0 win against the Republic of Ireland. This match marked their first clean sheet in five games. Importantly, Portugal has not lost a competitive match since their 1-0 defeat to Morocco at the 2022 World Cup.

Czech Republic’s Recent Form and Key Players

The Czech Republic has also shown significant improvement and consistency. They scored 30 goals in their last 14 matches, averaging 2.1 goals per game, while conceding 12 goals. They finished second in their qualification group with 15 points.

Key players for the Czech Republic include Patrik Schick, Tomas Soucek, Vladimir Coufal, and Adam Hlozek. Schick, who plays for Bayer Leverkusen, scored seven goals and provided two assists in the Bundesliga last season. Soucek, a key player for West Ham United, scored seven goals and made two assists in the Premier League. Coufal, also from West Ham, provided seven assists, and Hlozek contributed two goals and three assists for Bayer Leverkusen.

The Czech Republic enters this match unbeaten in their last seven matches, including five straight wins. They recently defeated North Macedonia 2-1 in their final warm-up game, showcasing their strong form. However, their defense has been a bit shaky, with only two clean sheets in their last 11 matches.

Head-to-Head and Historical Context

Portugal has a perfect record against the Czech Republic since Euro 1996, winning all four encounters. Their most recent meeting in the 2022 Nations League saw Portugal come out on top again. This historical dominance, combined with their current squad strength, gives Portugal an edge in this matchup.

Betting Odds and Predictions

For those looking to bet on this exciting match, Bangsports offers competitive odds:

• Portugal to win: 1.52
• Draw: 4.70
• Czech Republic to win: 6.80

Portugal is favored to win, given their recent form and historical success against the Czech Republic. However, the Czech Republic’s recent unbeaten run and goal-scoring ability suggest they could surprise us, making a draw or even a win for them a possibility.

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