Netherlands vs Czech Republic Prediction & Tips
The Netherlands, winners of their group with full points, will face the Czech Republic, one of the best third-placed ones, in the round of 16 of Euro 2020. The challenge will be played at the Puskas Arena in Budapest and will be the first played by the Dutch away from the Johan Cruijff Arena in Amsterdam. Despite this, Dutch coach Frank de Boer are favorites in light of how they handled the first phase of the competition. After a shaky 3-2 on their debut against Ukraine, the “oranje” won in safety with both Austria and Macedonia 2-0 and 3-0 respectively, locking up the defense that had slipped too much. easily in the opening match against Shevchenko’s team. The Netherlands will not have Manchester United midfielder Van de Beek and Sevilla striker Luuk de Jong available due to injury, but will be able to count on other players in great shape, such as Wijnaldum (three goals scored so far), Depay ( two goals) and PSV full-back Denzel Dumfries (two goals).
As mentioned, the Czech Republic is back in the lot of the best third, to be exact it was the second among the best third classified. The 4 points obtained thanks to the 2-0 win against Scotland at the debut (Schick brace) and the 1-1 draw against Croatia were decisive. The selection led by Jaroslav Silhavy, however, fell 1-0 in the last match of the first phase against England, where the highest technical rate of the English prevailed in the 90 minutes. The last match saw defender Jan Boril incur a yellow card: already in warning, the Slavia Prague player will have to miss this match due to suspension. The Czechs will also miss Slavia Prague’s attacking midfielder Lukas Provod due to injury.
There are 12 precedents between these two teams from 1994 to today and the last head-to-head dates back to 13 October 2015 when the Czech Republic won 3-2 in Amsterdam in the previous European Championships. It’s only been five years, but that was another football and the two teams have drastically changed since then. The Netherlands presents itself to this appointment as the true outsider of the entire European and with a victory against the Czechs could eventually open up to the semifinals and, why not, aim for the Wembley final. Of course, the road is long and De Boer’s team will have to continue to keep their concentration high, especially in defense, without losing the unity of the game between the various departments. Against the Czech Republic, it will be the first real exam for the Oranje.
The Netherlands have won 8 of the last 9 games played at the European Championships between qualifying and final stages.
The Netherlands have scored at least 2 goals in 12 of the last 13 games played at the European Championships between qualifying and final rounds.
Holland is back from 4 consecutive victories between Euro 2020 and friendlies.
The Czech Republic have conceded at least 1 goal in 7 of their last 8 games played in all competitions.
The Netherlands have not beaten the Czech Republic in almost 16 years. Since then, two out of two wins for the Czechs.
After a wait that has lasted for over 15 years, the time has come for the Netherlands to return to victory against the Czech Republic. Frank de Boer seems to have found the right alchemy for this team and after winning his own scoring group full, Holland is the candidate to access the quarter-finals of Euro 2020.
Netherlands – Czech Republic FREE TIPS
Netherlands – Win @ 1.55
Both teams to score / YES @ 1.80
Over 2.5 Goals @ 1.90
