Czech Republic vs Turkey Prediction: 26/6/2024

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Czech Republic
The Czech Republic is gearing up for their match against Turkey following a 1-1 draw with Georgia in their last Euro 2024 encounter. In that game, the Czech team dominated with 62% possession and made 27 attempts on goal, with 12 of them on target. Patrik Schick scored for the Czech Republic in the 59th minute, while Georges Mikautadze scored for Georgia in the 45th minute.

Defensively, the Czech Republic has struggled recently, conceding goals in each of their last six matches, totaling seven goals against them. They will need to tighten their defense to improve their chances against Turkey.

Turkey
Turkey is looking to bounce back after a 3-0 defeat to Portugal in their previous Euro 2024 match. In that game, Turkey had 43% possession and managed 11 shots on goal, with three on target. Their only goal came from an own goal by Samet Akaydin. Portugal’s Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes scored for Portugal.

Turkey’s defense has also been problematic, with the team conceding 11 goals in their last six matches. Improving their defensive performance will be crucial in their match against the Czech Republic.

Head-to-Head
In their last six encounters dating back to June 2008, Turkey has the upper hand with four wins compared to the Czech Republic’s two victories. No matches have ended in a draw. Across these games, a total of 17 goals have been scored, with Turkey scoring 10 and the Czech Republic scoring 7, averaging 2.83 goals per game.

Prediction
This matchup is expected to be a close contest. The Czech Republic might find it challenging to break through Turkey’s defense, leading to a hard-fought game. We predict a narrow 1-0 victory for Turkey.

Our expert partners recommend betting on under 3.5 goals for this match.