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Euro 2020: SCO vs CZE Preview

By Parameswaran Sankaranarayanan June 14, 2021

Scotland will make a return to Euros after 25 years when they play Czech Republic today. Both teams will be hoping to claim maximum points as they will face England and Croatia in the remaining two group stage fixtures. Scotland is unbeaten in their last four meetings against the Czechs – three wins and a draw.

John McGinn was Scotland’s standout performer in the Euro 2020 qualifiers as he scored seven goals in ten appearances. Also, he played an integral role in Aston Villa’s eleventh-place finish in the English Premier League this season. The midfielder scored and set up goals against Manchester City, Liverpool, Leicester City, etc.

Czech Republic midfielder Tomas Soucek could make a name for himself in the Euro 2020. He had a sublime campaign for West Ham United in the Premier League. Soucek scored ten goals and helped the English team secure a Europa League spot next season. Meanwhile, Patrik Schick, who scored nine goals in 2020-21 Bundesliga, will be keen to leave a mark in his first big tournament in Czech Republic colors.

Recent Form (last five matches)

SCO: W (0-1 vs Luxembourg), D (2-2 vs Netherlands), W (4-0 vs Faroe Islands), D (1-1 vs Israel), D (2-2 vs Austria)

CZE: W (3-1 vs Albania), L (4-0 vs Italy), L (1-0 vs Wales), D (1-1 vs Belgium) W (2-6 vs Estonia)

Head-to-Head

Played: 9
SCO won: 4
CZE won: 4
Drawn: 1

Stats & Facts

  • Scotland’s L Dykes (FOR) has a goal and an assist against Czech Republic in the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League
  • V Darida (MID) has three assists in his last four appearances for Czech Republic
  • L Masopust (MID) scored a goal and an assist in Czech Republic’s 3-1 win over Albania
  • A Robertson (DEF) picked up two assists from his last three matches for Scotland
  • C Adams (FOR) has scored a goal each in Scotland’s last two matches

Injuries/Suspensions

SCO: none

CZE: none

Playing 11

SCO (possible): D Marshall; J Hendry, G Hanley, K Tierney; S McTominay, C McGregor, S McGinn, A Robertson; L Dykes, C Adams

CZE (possible): T Vaclik; V Coufal, C Ondrej, T Kalas, B Jan; T Soucek, A Kral; L Masopust, V Darida, J Jankto; P Schick

 

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