Portugal take on the visitors Czech Republic in the round 3 match of League A in UEFA Nations League. The match will be played on Thursday, June 9th at Estádio José Alvalade (Lisbon).
Portugal national team has seriously lost its position in recent years. First, the newly-made European champion, having creaked out of the group, completed their performances in the World Championship already in the 1/8 finals. Last summer, everything was repeated for Cristiano Ronaldo and company and at the Euro. Again, indistinct football in the quartet, and relegation without much chance in the first round of the playoffs. This summer, so far, it turns out to be successful in the League of Nations. At first, with not the best performance, they managed to snatch a draw in Sevilla with Spain. And last Sunday, it would seem that a strong and organized enemy, Switzerland, was defeated. Swiss lasted only the first quarter of an hour, until the goal of William Carvalho. As a result, everything ended with a devastating 4-0.
| 2 x £10 Free Bet | Review | |||
| 100$-500$ for No Lose Free Bets | Review | |||
| 100% up to £200 | Review | |||
| Not available | Review |
This year Czech team continues its curious tradition. They always played at the Euro (and not without success, including last summer, when she managed to get to the quarter-final stage), but again misses the World Cup. After a relatively good qualification, in March, Yaroslav Shilgava's wards finished the fight in the first round of the playoffs. But now a new tournament is underway. Moreover, at an unusually stronger level - in the last cycle of the League of Nations, the Czechs won their group and eventually moved to Division A. Well, the debutant so far is giving almost optimal results, beating Switzerland 2-1 at home first. Then there were very good chances to repeat this result, with Spain. But there, in the very ending, young Gavi scored, having issued the final 2-2.
Portugal have injured Ricardo Pereira, Joao Mario and Rafa Silva. The Czechs could not call up to a dozen players due to damage, including strikers, Vydra and Schick. Prior to this, the teams played within the framework of the Euro. In 1996, the Czechs won there, and in 2008 and 2012, the Portuguese. Bookmakers are confident in the victory of the home team. But the Czechs have already shown twice last week that they are combat-ready and for a new level for themselves - we bet on "over 2.5 goals"
Prediction for the match: Over 2.5 scored goals.
