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International Friendly: Czech Republic vs North Macedonia
Kickoff Time: 2024-06-11 00:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Johanna Geron
In recent years, the overall performance of Czech Republic has been remarkable. While they have not excelled in Europe’s top competitions, their strength should not be underestimated. Czech boast familiar faces such as Vladimir Coufal and Tomas Soucek, who played for West Ham United, as well as Patrik Schick and Adam Hlozek, who played for Bayern Leverkusen. Czech have displayed exceptional performance in recent international friendly matches. They secured a convincing 7-1 victory against Malta and achieved four consecutive wins in all competitions. Throughout this winning streak, they scored a total of 14 goals while conceding only three. They showcased commendable teamwork in both offense and defense, benefiting from their well-established tactical system and resilient playing style.
In recent years, North Macedonia have gradually gained recognition in the European arena, achieving some commendable results. Notably, in the European Championship qualifiers, North Macedonia displayed a resilient fighting spirit. Their tactical style revolves around defensive counterattacks, focusing on solid defense while seeking opportunities for swift counterattacks. However, North Macedonia’s overall strength has always been limited, and their recent performance in international friendly matches has been lackluster. They suffered a 0-3 defeat against Croatia in a previous friendly match and have not won a single match in the last five matches. For North Macedonia, the purpose of their friendly matches is more centered around improving coordination, gaining valuable competition experience, and preparing for important future events.
Undoubtedly, in terms of strength, Czech surpass North Macedonia. Furthermore, Czech’s impressive form in friendly matches has completely overshadowed North Macedonia. They not only showcased formidable offensive firepower but also exhibited a solid defense. Considering these factors, it is evident that Czech Republic, in their excellent shape, deserve continued attention and pursuit.
Czech Republic’s Last 5 Games: WWWWD
24-06-07 Czech Republic 7-1 Malta
24-03-27 Czech Republic 2-1 Armenia
24-03-23 Norway 1-2 Czech Republic
23-11-21 Czech Republic 3-0 Moldova
23-11-18 Poland 1-1 Czech Republic
North Macedonia’s Last 5 Games: LLDDL
24-06-04 Croatia 3-0 North Macedonia
24-03-25 Montenegro 1-0 North Macedonia
24-03-22 North Macedonia 1-1 Moldova
23-11-21 North Macedonia 1-1 England
23-11-18 Italy 5-2 North Macedonia
Head To Head Record:
05-06-08 Czech Republic 6-1 North Macedonia
24-11-18 North Macedonia 0-2 Czech Republic
Prediction: Czech Republic to win