Netherlands vs Czech Republic: The Euro 2020 Round of 16 action moves along as Netherlands takes on Czech Republic at the Puskas Arena on Sunday.
Match Details:
Teams: Netherlands vs Czech Republic
Venue: Puskas Arena, Budapest, Hungary
Date: Sunday 27th June, 2021
Time: 09:30 PM IST
Live Link: https://www.sonyliv.com/sports/football-uefa-euro-2020-1700000714
Preview
The Oranje come into this clash as Group C winners after winning all their group matches against Ukraine, Austria and North Macedonia.
After failing to qualify for the Euro 2016, Netherlands returned this time around and have been good on the road to confirm their spot in the knockouts.
The performances from Depay, Dumfries have earned plaudits and assured stability, confidence from Holland ahead of this contest.
The Czech’s beat Scotland, drew Croatia and lost to England in each of their three matches. They will look to put on a performance filled with character against a resolute and strong Netherlands side.
Schick will again be the man in focus for Czech Republic but will need assistance if Czech need to seal a Quarter-final berth.
This is another David vs Goliath contest and we can expect a surprise.
Czech Republic beat Netherlands the last time these two teams faced each other in 2015 in a Euro Qualification match.
Kaderabek, Sural and Van Persie’s own goal gave the Czech side a crucial win.
Form Guide
Netherlands: DWWWW
Czech Republic: LWWDL
Also read: Schick stars as Czech Republic beat Scotland 2-0 in Group D match; scores brace
Last Matches of both teams:
North Macedonia 0-3 Netherlands
Czech Republic 0-1 England
Also read: Euro 2020 Top 5 goals from Group Stage; check out who makes the list
Where to watch the live streaming and broadcast of Netherlands vs Czech Republic in India?
The match can be live streamed on the Sonyliv App while the broadcast will be available on Sony Ten 2/HD and Sony Six/HD.
Team News
Luuk de Jong misses out for Netherlands due to a knee injury.
Pavlenka sustained a back injury and will miss this clash for the Czech side.
Jan Boril received his second yellow of the group stage against England as a result of he is on a one-match ban.
Netherlands possible 11:
Stekelenburg, Dumfries, de Ligt, de Vrij, Blind, van Aanholt, de Jong, de Roon, Wijnaldum, Depay and Weghorst.
Czech Republic possible 11:
Vaclik, Coufal, Celustka, Kalas, Kaderabek, Soucek, Holes, Masopust, Darida, Jankto and Schick.
Prediction: Netherlands 2-1 Czech Republic
A close contest is on the cards between two strong sides.
Netherlands has an attacking side with the likes of Dumfries, Depay able to make a difference.
The form of Schick, Soucek and Masopust holds key for Czech Republic as they look to earn a win.
We expect Netherlands to edge this one in what is set to be a tight affair due to their experience and form.
Players to watch out for: Depay, Dumfries, de Ligt, Soucek, Schick.
