Slovakia vs Czech Republic
UEFA Nations League B
Date: Friday, 4 September 2020
Kick-off at 19:45 UK/ 20:45 CET
Venue: Tehelne pole (Bratislava).
Match preview
While the Czech Republic is now less high-profile names from years gone by, Jaroslav Silhavy ensure that the country is still able to qualify for the European Cup for the seventh time in a row.
However, despite their underdog status in the competition, they are considered as favorites to advance from Group B2, which will gain promotion to the top level of competition.
Although Silhavy will not feel that her job at risk if they do not finish in the top Slovak, Scotland and Israel, he will recognize that momentum is everything if they want to make an impact next summer.
As it stands, they have much after recording a famous win in the UK recently in October, denying the Three Lions a chance to qualify with a 100% record.
That performance alone would be enough to Silhavy to have faith in this group of players, but he will want more consistency from the side since losing to Northern Ireland and Bulgaria.
While the Czech Republic can focus on the competition for the next three months, the priority of Slovakia will come through the Euro 2020 play-offs, starting with the match against the Republic of Ireland.
Two defeats to Croatia and failure to beat Wales at home contributed to their downfall with regard to automatic progress, but Pavel Hapal would still believe that his strong squad have enough about them to record some important results from now until November.
Only two wins have come from half a dozen of their last game, although memorized will also be taken care of credible draw in a friendly match against Paraguay.
Although much of the responsibility will fall on the shoulders of Marek Hamsik, memorized will be hoping that the emergence of young forward Robert Bozenik can help the sides move to the next level.
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restrictions on travel from the United States and China means that Slovakia can not call in January Gregus, Albert Rusnak and Marek Hamsik.
With first-choice goalkeeper Martin Dubravka out injured, Marek Rodak will be hoping to make his debut Slovakia after playing a key role in the promotion of Fulham last season's Championship.
Slovakia does not have a first-choice left-back David Hancko or back-up, Robert Mazan, available and would need to find a solution there on Friday.
With Robert Mak is also out of the squad, Slovakia will be the name of the new-look front three on a Friday night.
COVID-19 has been thrown preparations Czech Republic into turmoil with the star duo of Tomas Soucek and Patrik Schick in quarantine and can not travel.
Meanwhile, defensive duo Pavel Kaderabek Filip Novak and not available to the far side because of injury.
Slovakia vs Czech Republic Predictions
Two wins from their previous six games is not promising form for Slovakia to take account of this 'federal Derby' in Bratislava, despite having home ground advantage in the game. Because the stadium is the new home for both teams, the advantage of land may not play a big role for the host.
Czech Republic is unbeaten in five of the last six competitive h2h meetings with the home team in all places. However, they have lost four of their five previous competitive away games in their schedule, which puts them in trouble in the middle.
Based on statistics, this match sizing into the match anyone. Multiple opportunities over the Czech Republic may be the best bet for passengers. In addition, a tip for the over 1.5 goals will also be another option suitable for passengers.
Slovakia vs Czech Republic Betting tips
Over 1.5 goals @ 1.40 (2/5).
double opportunity: Image or the Czech Republic @ 1.40 (2/5).
Czech Republic win either half @ 1.75 (3/4).
