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The Czech Republic and Turkey face off on June 21 at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis in Lens, at the same time as Croatia take on Spain in the final round of games in Group D. Both sides need a win here to try and make it through to the knockout phase of the tournament.
The Czech Republic started Euro 2016 with a good defensive performance against Spain, which they eventually lost 1-0. They then took part in one of the most bizarre matches in recent memory, as they came from 2-0 behind in a game they looked like they had no chance in, to draw 2-2 with Croatia. It was two contrasting performances from the Czech Republic, but they showed great spirit and fighting qualities in both games.
Turkey come into the game on the back of two defeats, losing to Croatia 1-0 and then Spain 3-0 and both games were, to be fair, very one-sided with the Turks not really showing up. They know they’ll have to turn up against the Czech Republic or else they’re guaranteed to be going home far sooner than they had hoped.
The Czech Republic and Turkey have faced each other 9 times, with Turkey winning 3, the Czechs winning 5 and 1 draw. Their last meeting came in qualification for Euro 2016, which Turkey won 2-0. The game before that, the Czechs won 2-1, so there’s very little to choose between them on recent form.
Czech Republic vs Turkey Match Betting Odds:
Czech Republic: 2.25, 5/4, +125
Turkey: 3.3, 23/10, +229
Draw: 3.6, 13/5, +260
Czech Republic vs Turkey Match Betting Tips:
This is going to be the game of the night, no doubt about it. Both sides know they need a win to have any hope of progressing to the next round, so don’t expect either side to hold back. Now, Turkey never really looked a threat against Croatia or Spain, and the defensive masterclass the Czechs put on against Spain shows what they can do when they have to. Sure, they were cut up by the Croats, but the Turkish midfield isn’t in the same league as the Croatian midfield, so the Czechs won’t be outclassed.
Czech Republic to win is the play here, simply because they’ve shown far more than the Turks have during this tournament.
Czech Republic vs Turkey Prop Bets:
I’m seeing this as an ill-tempered affair, with both sides knowing defeat sends them out of the tournament. Look at getting on over 3.5 bookings in this match and sit back and watch the fireworks as they two physical teams collide.
