Czech Republic v Turkey Predictions & Betting Odds – Euro 2016

No Turkish delight in facing Czechs

Czech Repbulic v Turkey Euro 2016

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The Czech Republic gave themselves a huge lifeline in Euro 2016 with a dramatic come from behind draw against Croatia on Friday. The Czechs looked dead and buried at 2-0 down, but scrapped their way back to a point. If they beat Turkey now and Spain beat Croatia then the Czech’s could sneak second place. Turkey have to show up and produce something in this one as well because a win could see them narrowly squeeze through to the round of sixteen with a third place finish.

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Czech Republic v Turkey Euro 2016 Infographic

Czech Republic v Turkey Betting Tips

Spirit and a bit of luck kept the Czech Republic at Euro 2016 when they scored a late penalty to earn a draw against Croatia in their second match. They benefited from Croatia losing Luka Modric which changed the entire complexion of the game and then of course the crowd trouble among Croatian fans. So they are hanging in there and while on paper this isn’t an easy game, Turkey look a bit low in confidence and could be there for the taking. The Czech’s are sitting on just one point so are going to have to bust out a victory in this one. They have a negative goal difference that they need to address as well and have to ride that wave of confidence they will have taken from having survived the Croatia game after having been 2-0 down in it.

The Czech’s never got close to Spain in their opener and really were heavily second best or most of the game against Croatia as well until Modric left the game. You aren’t looking at a wealth of quality in the Czech Republic side and they are always going to look likely to concede a goal. Both Teams To Score here is running at a quote of 4/5 with online betting site Stan James. Because of either of these looking particularly strong at the back then you have the option of even money on the game going over 2.5 goals as well and because of the setup of the game, where both really need to come out and target the win, it could be tempting. These two were paired together in Euro 2016 qualifying and they each won their respective away game in that.

Turkey’s only lifeline in this one will be a win and then to hope that the three points is good enough to get them through as one of the best third placed teams from the group stage. The Czechs will be the easiest opposition that they face in Group D so there is a lifeline therefore them. However, Turkey have failed to score a goal yet and have shipped four of them so they have a heavily negative goal difference which is working against them. Over the last six matches against the Czech Republic, Turkey are W3 D1 L2 so things are tight. Six of the last eight meetings between them have gone over 2.5 goals however, they have looked a very lightweight unit up front. Going into this one, Turkey’s heads will be down after they were given a masterclass by Spain in a 3-0 defeat, whereas the Czech Republic will be on a high after ensuring a point against Croatia. Will that tip the balance a bit in their favour in this one.

Czech Republic v Turkey Betting Odds

Czech Republic 5/4, Turkey 23/10, Draw 13/5

Czech Republic v Turkey Predictions

This should be a tight game between two sides who haven’t gotten a lot of quality to offer at the back or up front. Turkey were in good form heading to the Finals but they have suffered a couple of heavy blows, being outclassed by both Croatia and Spain. The Czech Republic should be in slightly higher confidence and are worth taking a shot at to win this one. Over 2.5 goals, Czech Republic win.