Scotland will host the Czech Republic at Hampden Park in their opening game of Euro 2020 this Monday the 14th June 2021 with kickoff at 16:00.
The Monday match will be historic for Scottish football as they take on the Czech Republic in their first major tournament for 23 years.
The Scotland side has a win in mind for they know how important the first win is in Group D.
Czech Republic is on the other side determined for a change of record after having lost in their previous three encounters.
This match will be an interesting match with both sides on the same level form. Czech Republic side is referred by many as the underdogs in this group.
England and Croatia are expected to finish in the top two spots in the group. The result of Scotland vs. Czech Republic will be crucial for both teams for the third position can be considered.
Scotland have failed to progress past the group stage in their two previous participations in the European Championship.
Czech Republic view Monday’s clash with Scotland as key to their chances of progression to the knockout round.
Scotland vs Czech Republic head to head
Over the matches played since 1999, the performance has been on level with both sides each managing 4 victories and a draw. Czech Republic haven’t won against Scotland over the last 3 away encounters. Scotland on the other hand haven’t lost in their last 5 games. Check out below for more performance.
Scotland 1-0 Czech Republic 14/10/20
- Czech Republic 1-2 Scotland 07/09/20
- Czech Republic 0-1 Scotland 24/03/16
- Scotland 2-2 Czech Republic 03/09/11
- Czech Republic 1-0 Scotland 08/10/10
Home
- Luxembourg 0-1 Scotland
- Netherlands 2-2 Scotland
- Scotland 4-0 Faroe Islands
- Israel 1-1 Scotland
- Scotland 2-2 Austria
Away
- Czech Republic 3-1 Albania
- Italy 4-0 Czech Republic
- Wales 1-0 Czech Republic
- Czech Republic 1-1 Belgium
- Estonia 2-6 Czech Republic
Scotland team news
Scotland will lack John Fleck who is on self-isolation after testing positive for covid-19. Scotland is on a fine squad for start.
Czech Republic team news
No reported injuries in this squad. Patrick Schick will be the key player up front for Czech Republic.
Prediction and odds
This is a must win match for both sides and it’s expected to be an interesting match but the home team takes the advantage.
- Scotland to win
- Scores over 2.5
- Scotland 2-1 Czech Republic
