Our prediction for this Euro 2024 match:
Czech Republic
Match Time & Date:
26/06/2024
21:00
Prediction: 2-1
Turkey
Volksparkstadion in Hamburg will be the centre of attention when Czech Republic and Turkey go head to head in a highly-anticipated Group F game. Czech Republic failed to turn their dominance into victory in a 1-1 draw with Georgia. However, their performance in the second group game is surely fuelling fans with optimism ahead of the decider. As important attacker Patrik Schick is unlikely to recover in time to face Turkey, Slavia Prague man Mojmir Chytil is widely expected to lead the line for the nominal hosts.
The Turks, on the other hand, experienced all sorts of problems at the back in a 3-0 loss to Portugal. As Czech Republic were unlucky not to beat Georgia, we are tempted to place our bets on Ivan Hasek’s charges. As for the nominal visitors, Galatasaray player Abdulkerim Bardakci serves a one-game ban, while fellow defender Samet Akaydin is a major doubt.
Highlighted Player (Hakan Calhanoglu):
Hakan Calhanoglu is another one in the long line of Turkish footballers who were born in Germany, so it is hardly surprising he came to prominence thanks to his performances in Bundesliga. The attacking midfielder with great vision and very good goalscoring record started his professional career at Karlsruher, scoring impressive 17 goals in 50 league outings to earn a move to Bundesliga side Hamburg.
The spell at Imtech Arena was merely a stepping stone for bigger things as 11 goals in his debut top flight campaign persuaded Bayer Leverkusen to splash nearly €15 million on his services. That proved a very good investment as Calhanoglu continued the rich vein of form, and it is now a matter of time before he joins one of European powerhouses.
The midfield maestro had a bright start to his career in the Turkey national team, scoring 5 goals in first 16 caps, and chances are he will become a leader for Milli Takim in the foreseeable future.
Highlighted Team (Czech Republic):
Czech Republic national team is the natural successor of the Czechoslovakia side that dominated world football during the 20th century, winning one European Championship trophy and coming second at 1934 and 1962 World Cups. After the separation of the country in 1992, Czech Republic continued the proud tradition by qualifying for each of the next six European Championship finals, losing to Germany in the final of the 1996 tournament.
The Czechs also reached the last eight at the 2012 finals, but their World Cup record of late is pretty disappointing. Since separating from Slovakia, Czech Republic only qualified for one of five World Cup finals. The 1996 generation, featuring players like Pavel Nedved, Karel Poborsky and Patrik Berger, will forever remained etched in the fans’ memory, while the likes of Milan Baros, Jan Koller, Petr Cech and Tomas Rosicky are some of the other notable footballers.
Highly rated goalkeeper Petr Cech is the team’s most capped player, whereas towering forward Jan Koller tops the goalscoring charts with 55 strikes in 91 games.
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