Portugal vs Czech Republic Prediction and Betting Tips | 18th June 2024

UEFA Euro 2024 is back in action with another set of matches this week as the Czech Republic take on an impressive Portugal side in a crucial encounter at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig on Tuesday. Portugal have an excellent squad on paper and hold the upper hand going into this game.

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Czech Republic finished in second place behind Albania in their UEFA Euro qualification campaign and have been inconsistent over the past year. The Czech outfit edged North Macedonia to a narrow 2-1 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Portugal, on the other hand, topped their group during qualification and have been in impressive form in recent months. The Iberian giants eased past the Republic of Ireland by a comfortable 3-0 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar scoreline this week.

Portugal vs Czech Republic Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Portugal have an impressive historical record against the Czech Republic and have won four out of the five matches played between the two teams, as opposed to the Czech Republic's one victory.
This is the fourth game between Portugal and the Czech Republic in UEFA Euro competitions since 1996 - only Spain and Italy have had more frequent encounters in the tournament during this period.
Portugal have won each of their last four matches against the Czech Republic in all competitions and have scored a total of 10 goals in these games.
Portugal are the only team that have managed to reached the knock-out stages of UEFA Euro tournaments in each of the last seven editions, in a run that dates back to 1966.
Portugal were the only team to maintain a perfect record in their Euro qualifying campaign.

Portugal vs Czech Republic Prediction

Portugal have a formidable squad at their disposal and are the favorites to top their group. Star players Rafael Leao and Cristiano Ronaldo can be lethal on their day and will look to make the difference in this fixture.

Czech Republic are capable of pulling off an upset but have a poor recent record in this fixture. Portugal are the better team on paper and should be able to win this match.

Prediction: Portugal 3-1 Czech Republic

Portugal vs Czech Republic Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Portugal to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Portugal to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Cristiano Ronaldo to score - Yes