Czech Republic will lock horns with Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League 2022-23 League A at the Sinobo Stadium, Prague. The match is scheduled to start at 12:15 AM IST on Sunday, September 25.

Both the teams are vying for the top spot in Group 2 of UEFA Nations League A, which is currently held by Spain. 

As things stand, the Portugal football team is placed second in the group with seven points from four games whereas Czech Republic are third with four points from as many games.

It’s a must-win game for the Czech Republic as a victory for Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. will strengthen their chances of qualifying for the knockouts, while bringing an end to the hosts�?season.

Taking into account recent form, Czech Republic have won just four of their last 10 matches in all competitions. Moreover, they lost their last two UEFA Nations League A matches to Spain and Portugal by identical scorelines of 0-2. 

Portugal, on the other hand, have won six of the last 10 matches in all competitions. They started their UEFA Nations League campaign with a draw against Spain and followed up with convincing wins over Switzerland and Czech Republic. 

However, they missed out on a chance to claim the top spot as they lost to Switzerland in the reverse fixture.

Ahead of this encounter, Czech Republic will bank on their strong goal-scoring record at home in the UEFA Nations League. Silhavy's side has scored in every home game since the tournament’s inception, a record that Portugal’s defence would be wary of.

Czech Republic vs Portugal head-to-head record

Portugal boasts a superior head-to-head record vs Czech Republic. The inaugural UEFA Nations League champions have won three out of the four matches between the two sides while Czech Republic clinched the first-ever clash 1-0 at Euro 1996.

Czech Republic vs Portugal predicted XIs

Czech Republic (3-4-3): Tomas Vaclik; David Zima, Jakub Brabec, Vaclav Jemelka; Vladimir Coufal, Tomas Soucek, Jakub Jankto, Jaroslav Zeleny; Vaclav Cerny, Patrik Schick, Adam Hlozek

Portugal (4-3-3): Rui Patricio; Joao Cancelo, Danilo Pereira, Ruben Dias, Nuno Mendes; Bruno Fernandes, William Carvalho, Matheus Nunes; Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Rafael Leao

Where to watch Czech Republic vs Portugal UEFA Nations League 2022-23 match live in India?

The Czech Republic vs Portugal UEFA Nations League 2022-23 match will be telecast live on the Sony TEN 2 and Sony TEN 2 HD TV channels in India.

Live streaming of the Czech Republic vs Portugal UEFA Nations League 2022-23 match in India will be available on SonyLIV and JioTV.

 

Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates from the world of sports!

Interested in football betting? Click here to check out the list of top sites.

Featured photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP

The Spanish football team will host Czech Republic on matchday 4 of the UEFA Nations League 2022-23 League A Group 2 clash at the La Rosaleda Stadium in Malaga in the wee hours of Monday. The match will kick off at 12:15 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Under the tutelage of Luis Enrique, Spain have registered one win and two draws in the ongoing edition of UEFA Nations League. With five points from three matches, La Roja are currently placed second in the League A Group 2 standings, two points behind leaders Portugal.

On the other hand, Czech Republic football team has secured just a solitary win in their matches in UEFA Nations League 2022-23. The other two matches have ended in a draw and a defeat.

Spain vs Czech Republic odds for UEFA Nations League 2022-23

Spain: 1.31

Czech Republic: 10.50

Draw: 5.20

Click here to check football betting odds.

Note: Odds are subject to change.

Spain vs Czech Republic recent form

Spain will be high on confidence after they pipped Switzerland 1-0 in their previous fixture on Friday. Sporting Clube de Portugal midfielder Pablo Sarabia scored the only goal of the match in the 13th minute to help Spain bag three valuable points.

La Roja have been in decent form recently, securing three victories in their last five matches in all competitions.

Meanwhile, Czech Republic will be desperate to bounce back after suffering an 0-2 defeat against Portugal in their last match on Friday. Goncalo Guedes and Joao Cancelo netted one goal each for the Cristiano Ronaldo-led side.

Czech Republic have been in poor form of late, registering just a solitary win in their last five matches. 

Spain: W, D, D, W, W

Czech Republic: L, D, W, D, L 

Spain vs Czech Republic head-to-head in international football

Spain have a dominant head-to-head record against Czech Republic in international football, winning four of the six matches that they have played so far. The other matches have ended in draws.

The two sides recently met in the ongoing UEFA Nations League in June as they played a 2-2 draw at Eden Arena in Prague.

Spain vs Czech Republic prediction and football betting tips for UEFA Nations League 2022-23

Going by recent form and past head-to-head record, Spain have the odds in their favour against the Czech Republic going into Monday’s UEFA Nations League 2022-23 encounter. 

Spain are likely to continue their unbeaten run against the Czech Republic side in Malaga.

Featured photo: Michal Cizek / AFP

Portugal take on Czech Republic on matchday 3 of the UEFA Nations League 2022-23 at the iconic Estadio Jose Alvalade in Lisbon in the early hours of Friday, June 10. The match will kick-off at 12:15 AM IST (Indian Standard Time).

Now the matches are being played at regular intervals, Portugal boss Fernando Santos may look to rotate his men for this clash. This potentially means an ageing Pepe could be given a much-needed rest. The likes of Bernardo Silva and Rafael Leao might also return to the first team after coming on as substitutes against Switzerland.

For Czech Republic, the team is still sweating over the fitness of both their left-backs who went off injured against Spain last time out.

Portugal vs Czech Republic odds for UEFA Nations League 2022-23

Portugal: 1.44

Czech Republic: 7.00

Draw: 4.70

Click here to check football betting odds.

Note: Odds are subject to change.

Portugal vs Czech Republic recent form

Both Portugal and Czech Republic are undefeated in the UEFA Nations League 2022-23 so far, winning one and drawing the other. For the home team, they started off with a 1-1 draw against Spain and topped it with a scorching 4-0 win over Switzerland.

Their opponents, on the other hand, have defeated Switzerland 2-1 and have managed to hold Spain to a 1-1 draw. 

Portugal: W, D, W, W, L

Czech Republic: D, W, D, L, W

Portugal vs Czech Republic head-to-head

Since their first-ever meeting in June 1996, Portugal and the Czech Republic have played just three games against each other. During this time, Portugal have won two while the Czechs have come out on top on a solitary occasion.

Interestingly, none of their past three outings have been international friendlies. On the contrary, they have only met in three UEFA Euro editions.

Portugal: 2

Czech Republic: 1

Draw: 0

Portugal vs Czech Republic prediction and football betting tips for UEFA Nations League 2022-23

While Portugal may be stretched thin at the back, the quality of their offence, especially with the talismanic Cristiano Ronaldo leading the lines, can more than make up for that. That makes the former European champions overwhelming favourites to win the clash.

The Czechs, meanwhile, are expected to deploy a similar defensive tactic that they did against Spain to try and eke out a point from the contest.

Follow us on Telegram for the latest updates from the world of sports!

Interested in football betting? Click here to check out the list of top sites.

Featured photo: AFP / Anne-Christine Poujoulat

Your favorite players will be donning their international colours during this week’s football action, as a vast number of international matches are coming up, including European qualifiers, World Cup qualifiers and international friendlies.

In an effort to simplify things for the Nostragamus fantasy players, we have narrowed down five picks for your dream team this week.

TAMMY ABRAHAM

Country: England

Matches: Czech Republic vs England

Tammy Abraham’s pace and strength makes him a lethal striker for any team. Before coming to Chelsea, he scored 25 goals in 37 appearances for Aston Villa. The 22-year-old, a product of Chelsea’s youth academy, returned to Stamford Bridge in style, scoring nine goals in 11 appearances in all competitions for the Blues.

He can be instrumental for England in their Group A match against Czech Republic alongside Tottenham’s star striker Harry Kane.

RAHEEM STERLING

Country: England

Matches: Czech Republic vs England

Raheem Sterling is looking in fine fettle whenever he comes out to play for Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the Premier League. His ability to sprint past defenders enables him to create chances from the wing, and he frequently finds himself in scoring positions.

Sterling has six goals in seven appearances for City this season and given the English players�?form in the Premier League, they are looking good to beat Czech Republic in the Group A match.

BERNARDO SILVA

Country: Portugal

Matches: Portugal vs Luxembourg

Bernardo Silva’s contributions toward City and Portugal’s wins in the Premier League win and UEFA Nations League were deserving of an individual award, but unfortunately, he wasn’t even nominated in the top three. Apart from being a midfielder, Bernardo Silva has exceptional goal-scoring abilities. His hat-trick during City’s 8-0 win against Watford made a clear statement that he is no longer going to be an underrated player.

His role for Portugal will be to make chances for star striker Cristiano Ronaldo and prodigy Joao Felix. Facing Luxembourg won’t be a tough task for Portugal as they are high on confidence after winning the Nations League. At the same time, they desperately need to win the upcoming qualifier matches to be in second spot in Group B.

TRENT ALEXANDER ARNOLD

Country: England

Matches: Czech Republic vs England

Last season, the 20-year-old Liverpool right back’s support of Virgil Van Djik in the back line helped him maintain the record for not letting any player dribble past him. Also, his frequent deliveries from the right flank have become a consistent and dangerous weapon for Jurgen Klopp's side over the past few years.

He is another English player in this week’s list who can boast every fantasy player’s defence line, and create chances as well.

SANTI CAZORLA

Country: Spain

Matches: Norway vs Spain

Santi Cazorla is making a comeback to the Spanish National side after going through 11 separate operations. Once told he should be satisfied to even walk again�? Cazorla returned to the field in style and already has four goals and three assists in La Liga this season.

The 34-year-old can dictate games entirely at his pace and discretion. Equally gifted on either foot, he is both agile and destructive from a distance. He perfectly fits Luis Enrique’s style of play and will be keen to prove he’s still got it.

It's time to start creating your Fantasy team. Head to Nostragamus for more details.

Feature Image Courtesy: AFP / Ian Kington