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Euro 2024 Qualification: Poland vs Czech Republic
Kickoff Time: 2023-11-18 03:45 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/CATHRIN MUELLER
In the current Euro qualifying round,
Poland’s overall performance has been disappointing. In the recent three group
stage matches, Poland only managed to achieve one win, one draw, and one loss,
and they were frequently surprised by weaker teams. For Poland, their
performance in the attacking end has been inconsistent. Despite having ball
possession advantage in the matches, they have struggled to convert this
advantage into goals. Even their star striker, Robert Lewandowski, has often
underperformed and posed less threat on the frontline. Additionally, Poland’s
defence has shown vulnerabilities, making it easy for the opponents to score.
As for the performance of the Czech
Republic, it can be considered average. In the previous round of group stage
matches, playing at home, the Czech Republic only managed a narrow 1-0 victory
against the weaker Faroe Islands, which was not an impressive performance. The
Czech Republic team includes players who play in the top five leagues, with
midfielder Tomas Soucek from West Ham as the captain, and their overall
strength should not be underestimated. The Czech Republic primarily plays in a
4-2-3-1 formation and has scored 8 goals while conceding 5 goals in the group
stage so far. Although their offensive firepower is average, their defensive
performance has been quite impressive.
Both teams have relatively equal
overall strength, and their recent form is also comparable. However, in their
first encounter, the Czech Republic defeated Poland 3-1 on their home ground.
Taking into account the performances of both teams in attack and defence, the
Czech Republic, known for their strong defensive abilities, undoubtedly
deserves to be seen as a strong contender.
Poland’s Last 5 Games: DWLWL
23-10-16 Poland 1-1 Moldova
23-10-13 Faroe Islands 0-2 Poland
23-09-11 Albania 2-0 Poland
23-09-08 Poland 2-0 Faroe Islands
Czech Republic’s Last 5 Games: WLDDW
23-10-16 Czech Republic 1-0 Faroe Islands
23-10-13 Albania 3-0 Czech Republic
23-09-11 Hungary 1-1 Czech Republic
23-09-08 Czech Republic 1-1 Albania
23-06-21 Montenegro 1-4 Czech Republic
Head To Head Record:
23-03-25 Czech Republic 3-1 Poland
18-11-16 Poland 0-1 Czech Republic
15-11-18 Poland 3-1 Czech Republic
12-06-17 Czech Republic 1-0 Poland
09-10-11 Czech Republic 2-0 Poland
Prediction:
Czech Republic to Win or
Draw