Czech Republic
European Championship, Czech national, with only one point gained, finished last in Group D. The only point against Croatia was obtained after a spectacular game ended with the score 2-2. With a new coach at the helm in late August, the hosts managed to impose categorically against Armenia 3-0 in a friendly match. Karel Jarolim’s definitely band, will want to begin with the right qualifications in this new campaign.
Probable teams:
Czech Republic (4-3-3): VaclĂk; Kaderabek, Suchy, Selassie, Pudil; Pavelka, Darida, Sural; Vydra, Necid, Krejci
Northern Ireland (4-5-1): McGovern; Hughes, McAuley, Cathcart, J. Evans; Ward, C. Evans, Norwood, Davis, Dallas; Lafferty
Nothern Ireland
On the other side, guests have performed somewhat better at Euro compared to his opponent. With only 3 points accumulated, Northern Ireland failed to qualify for the knockout stage of the 3rd of Group C. In the next phase Irish were eliminated from Wales, after they lost for the 3rd time limit, with 1-0. They have not played any friendlies after Euro but surely O’Neill’s band remained equally redoubtable.
Statistics
Both teams have won only one victor in last 5 games played
Czech never lost against Northern Ireland in the 4 direct meetings
The last two direct meetings ended with the same score of 0-0