Slovakia vs Czech Republic Prediction and Betting Preview 04 Aug 2020

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Here's our Slovakia vs Czech Republic Prediction analysis: The city of Bratislava will be absolutely buzzing when Czech Republic touches down to take on Slovakia in a crunch UEFA Nations League clash at Tehelne Pole on Thursday evening. Drawn in Group B2 alongside Israel and Scotland, these sides will be battling for top spot, to earn promotion to League A. With each team posing considerable threat, the race for group champion is set to go right down to the wire.

Regarded as favorites to topple the group, Czech Republic will be looking to get their campaign off to a flyer here. As always, the opening fixture of any competition always proves vital. As such, expect a blood bath in Slovakia as these two top dogs go head-to-head for maximum points.

Slovakia vs Czech Republic Team News

It is no longer news that Czech Republic’s glory days are gone. A number of high-profile players have recently retired from international football, leaving Lokomotiva’s chances in this competition in the lurch. 

Most notably, the legendary Petr Cech hung up his boots in 2018, leaving stand-in goalkeeper Kolar with huge boots to fill in. However, Jaroslav Silhavy has a few reasons to be optimistic ahead of his side’s opening fixture against Slovakia on Thursday.

Last year October, the Czech gaffer saw his side upset an in-form England side, grabbing all three points from under the noses of the Three Lions, effectively ending their 100% record in the EURO 2020 qualifiers.

In truth, Silhavy will not feel his job is under any form of threat regardless of Czech Republic’s performances in the Nations League this term. Having gotten his side over the line, and into the EURO 2020 finals, his bosses will feel he has already done enough to prove his competence.

Even though pressure is totally off his shoulders, Silhavy knows the importance of a great run in this competition, as it could help his side build momentum ahead of the upcoming EUROs. For a side that defeated England just last year, the sky is the limit for this Czech bunch.

That said, Czech’s gaffer will be wary of inconsistency as his side surprisingly fell to consecutive defeats versus Northern Ireland and Bulgaria, after their shocking victory in Britain. 

While the Czech Lions can focus solely on the Nations League over the coming months, Slovakia will rather have their eyes set on the EUROs playoffs coming up in November, starting with a clash against Republic of Ireland. 

A poor run of form in Group E saw Slovakia finish third on the standings, a point behind second-placed Slovakia. Despite tagged favorites to gain automatic qualification, a double-header defeat to Croatia and a narrow loss to Wales left the Falcons relegated to playoffs.

Pavel Hapal will be spurring his boys on to embark on a brilliant run of form over the next couple of months to put themselves in a good position as regards Nations League promotion, as well as EURO 2020 qualification.

Heading into this fixture against Czech Republic, the Falcons will be looking to build on from their credible draw against Paraguay in a friendly game last time out.

Injured or Suspended Players

Slovakia: No injuries or suspensions.

Czech Republic: No injuries or suspensions.

Pre-Match Odds

Slovakia: 3.19
Draw: 3.3
Czech Republic: 2.32

All odds are with 1xBet and are subject to change.

All odds are for Slovakia vs Czech Republic Predictions with 1xBet and are subject to change.

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Slovakia

Draw

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Slovakia vs Czech Republic Predictions

Still riding on the wave of their recent qualification for the EURO 2020 finals, Czech Republic will be buzzing ahead of this fixture. This extra confidence tips the scale slightly in their favor against an out-of-sorts Slovakia side, struggling to find motivation.

Our Betting Tip:
Czech Win @ 2.49

Correct Score:
Slovakia 0-2 Czech Republic @ 11.00

Predicted Score-Related Betting Tips

Both Teams To Score:
BTTS - No @ 1.83

Match Winner:
Czech Win @ 2.49

Double Chance:
X2 @ 1.42

Over/Under:
Under 2.5 @ 1.71

Half Time:
HT/FT - 2/2 @ 3.90

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