Match Analysis and Prediction: Czechia vs. Ukraine
Date and Time: 10 Sep 2024 at 18:45 UTC
Referee: John Beaton
Stadium: Fortuna Arena
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Head-to-Head Analysis
In their recent head-to-head encounters:
– The teams have a balanced record, with both teams getting victories and draws.
– Czechia 1 – 1 Ukraine (2021)
– Ukraine 1 – 0 Czechia (2018, Nations League)
– Czechia 1 – 2 Ukraine (2018, Nations League)
– Ukraine 0 – 0 Czechia (2012, Friendly)
– Czechia 4 – 0 Ukraine (2011, Friendly)
Recent Form
Czechia:
1. Loss: Georgia 4 – 1 Czechia (UEFA Nations League, 07 Sep 2024)
2. Loss: Czechia 1 – 2 Turkey (Euro 2024, 26 Jun 2024)
3. Draw: Georgia 1 – 1 Czechia (Euro 2024, 22 Jun 2024)
4. Loss: Portugal 2 – 1 Czechia (Euro 2024, 18 Jun 2024)
5. Win: Czechia 2 – 1 North Macedonia (Friendly, 10 Jun 2024)
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Ukraine:
1. Loss: Ukraine 1 – 2 Albania (UEFA Nations League, 07 Sep 2024)
2. Draw: Ukraine 0 – 0 Belgium (Euro 2024, 26 Jun 2024)
3. Win: Slovakia 1 – 2 Ukraine (Euro 2024, 21 Jun 2024)
4. Loss: Romania 3 – 0 Ukraine (Euro 2024, 17 Jun 2024)
5. Win: Moldova 0 – 4 Ukraine (Friendly, 11 Jun 2024)
Team Formations and Key Players
Czechia (Likely Formation: 4-4-2)
– Goalkeeper: Matěj Kovář (1)
– Defenders: Ladislav Krejčí (7), Martin Vitík (6), David Zima (2), Vladimír Coufal (5)
– Midfielders: Tomáš Souček (22), Lukas Kalvach (18), Jaroslav Zeleny (8), Lukáš Provod (14)
– Forwards: Patrik Schick (10), Adam Hložek (9)
Strengths:
– Solid forward pairing with Patrik Schick and Adam Hložek.
– Experienced midfield line featuring Tomáš Souček and Vladimír Coufal.
Weaknesses:
– Recent poor performance in the UEFA Nations League and Euro 2024.
– Potential defensive vulnerabilities following heavy recent defeat.
Ukraine (Likely Formation: 4-3-3)
– Goalkeeper: Anatoliy Trubin (12)
– Defenders: Yukhym Konoplia (2), Illia Zabarnyi (13), Mykola Matvienko (22), Vitaliy Mykolenko (16)
– Midfielders: Oleksandr Zinchenko (17), Mykola Shaparenko (10), Georgiy Sudakov (14)
– Forwards: Viktor Tsygankov (15), Roman Yaremchuk (9), Vladyslav Kabaev (21)
Strengths:
– Strong midfield line with Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mykola Shaparenko.
– Effective attack featuring Viktor Tsygankov and Roman Yaremchuk.
Weaknesses:
– Defensive inconsistencies as shown in their recent defeats.
– Recent form is mixed with some significant losses but also strong wins.
Prediction:
Czechia is playing at home and will look to capitalize on that advantage despite their recent inconsistency. Ukraine, on the other hand, has shown flashes of strong performances, but their defensive instability could be a problem. Considering the strengths and weaknesses of both teams, along with their recent form and head-to-head records, a closely contested match is expected.
Predicted Result: Czechia 1 – 1 Ukraine
Potential Goalscorers:
– Czechia: Patrik Schick, Tomáš Souček
– Ukraine: Roman Yaremchuk, Viktor Tsygankov
This prediction is based on available recent form, player statistics, and other identified factors. Football is unpredictable, so while this analysis offers insights, unexpected outcomes can always happen on match day!
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