Yahoo Sports Czechia vs Turkey: Preview, predictions and lineups
Czechia and Turkey are both aiming to secure their place in the last 16 of Euro 2024 when they clash in their final Group F encounter on Wednesday.
Czechia have managed just a point from their opening two matches after a late defeat to Portugal and hard-fought draw with Georgia. However, because of results elsewhere, they will be guaranteed safe passage to the knockout stages should they beat Turkey in their last group match. A draw is unlikely to be enough and will see them finish rock bottom should Georgia beat Portugal.
Meanwhile, Turkey simply have to avoid defeat to guarantee their spot in the next round, finishing in second place behind group winners Portugal. Having lost 3-0 to the 2016 European champions after an opening game victory, Turkey can't leapfrog them in the table.
Here is 90min's guide to Czechia vs Turkey at Euro 2024.
Czechia vs Turkey H2H Record (Last Five Games)
Last meeting: Turkey 2-1 Czechia (19 November 2022) - International friendly
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Czechia team news
Ivan Hasek is unlikely to change too much from the side that drew with Georgia. Despite the fact that they could have easily lost the match with the final kick of the game, Czechia were the stronger team throughout and will feel hard done by to have come away with just a point.
Patrik Schick opened his Euro 2024 account after converting with his midriff from close range. The Bayer Leverkusen forward will be key to his side's success if fit, but he could miss out having picked up an injury against Georgia.
Czechia predicted lineup vs Turkey
Czechia predicted lineup vs Turkey (3-4-3): Stanek; Holes, Hranac, Krejci; Coufal, Soucek, Provod, D. Jurasek; M. Jurasek, Kuchta, Hlozek.
Turkey team news
Turkey have struggled with injuries at Euro 2024 but should welcome back some important starters for the clash with Czechia. Most significantly, Real Madrid's Arda Guler should feature from the off having only made a cameo in the defeat to Portugal.
Elsewhere, first-choice stopper Mert Gunok could replace Manchester United's Altay Bayindir - who conceded a horror goal against Portugal - and Irfan Can Kahveci may also return. Abdulkerim Bardakci has picked up two yellow cards and is suspended.
Turkey predicted lineup vs Czechia
Turkey predicted lineup vs Czechia (4-2-3-1): Bayindir; Muldur, Demiral, Ayhan, Kadioglu; Yuksek, Calhanoglu; Akturkoglu, Guler, Yildiz; Yilmaz.
Czechia vs Turkey score prediction
Czechia and Turkey have both shown signs of weakness at this summer's tournament, but the latter have been the more well-rounded of the two sides. With more dynamic forwards and Hakan Calhanoglu at the base of midfield, Turkey may just be slight favourites for this huge clash.
Czechia will be hoping to force the same errors that Portugal managed to against Turkey last time out, with some slack defending proving costly. However, with Czechia needing victory, they may just leave themselves exposed at the other end.
