Croatia vs Czech Republic Predictions and Betting Tips

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The Croats would be keen on bouncing back from their opening game loss as they take on the Czech Republic this Friday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.

Both teams played out a 2-2 draw at this same stage of the 2016 European Championship. Can any one of the sides manage to pick up maximum points this time around ?

Highly-anticipated encounter on the cards

Croatia head into this game in the third position having lost to England in their opening game. Although they could still qualify in this spot, they would need to pick up a few points to boost their chances. Chances, however, were few and far between for Zlatan Dalic’s troops last time out against England. How would they manage against a Czech side brimming with confidence?

A brilliant brace from Patrick Schick settled the opening game between the Czech Republic and Scotland as the Bayer Leverkusen attacker led his side to all three points. This 2-0 victory propelled them to the top of the group, an unfamiliar territory one could say for the Czech Republic given that two of the four semifinalists in the 2018 World Cup are in this group. Nonetheless, Silhavy's men are in control of their destiny as of now and would certainly be looking to keep it this way at the end of 90 minutes.

Croatia vs Czech Republic Team News

Croatia possible starting XI:

Livakovic; Vrsaljko, Vida, Caleta-Car, Gvardiol; Modric, Kovacic; Brekalo, Vlasic, Perisic; Petkovic

Czech Republic possible starting XI:

Vaclik; Coufal, Kalas, Celustka, Boril; Soucek, Kral; Masopust, Darida, Jankto; Schick

Croatia vs Czech Republic Prediction: 1-0

Croatia led by the 2018 Balon d’Or winner Luka Modric would need to get their tournament on the way this Friday as a loss here might be fatal. Although the Czech head into this game off a win, we expect the 2018 World Cup silver medalists to get the job done.