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Czech Republic will welcome Ukraine to Eden Arena in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday. Both teams suffered defeats in their campaign opener and will look to bounce back with a win here.
The hosts met Georgia in their away game last week and suffered a 4-1 loss. Substitute Lukáš Kalvach bagged a consolation goal for them in the 80th minute after they had shipped in four goals.
The visitors played Albania last week and suffered a narrow 2-1 loss, with all three goals being scored in the second half. Defenders Yukhym Konoplya and Vitaliy Mykolenko combined in the 49th minute to give them the lead but Albania scored twice within 12 minutes to overturn the deficit.
Czech Republic vs Ukraine Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have squared off five times in all competitions, with two meetings taking place in the Nations League. The visitors have been the better side in these meetings, leading 2-1 in wins while two games have ended in draws.
- Three of the five meetings between the two teams have produced under 2.5 goals with two clean sheets for either side.
- They last met in a friendly in 2021, which ended in a 1-1 draw.
- The Blue and Yellow have a 100% record in two Nations League meetings against Czechia, scoring three goals while conceding just once.
- Národní tým are winless in their last four games in all competitions, scoring one goal each in these games.
- Czech Republic are winless in their last six appearances in the Nations League, suffering five consecutive losses. They have conceded at least two goals in each of these games.
- Ukraine have kept four clean sheets in their last seven games in the Nations League.
Czech Republic vs Ukraine Prediction
Czech Republic have seen a drop in form in their recent games, with three losses in their last four outings. They have scored one goal apiece in these games and will look to improve upon that record.
The Blue and Yellow have just one win in their last four games in all competitions, failing to score in two. They have registered just one win in their last five games in the Nations League.
Considering their current form, a low-scoring draw will likely ensue.
Prediction: Czech Republic 1-1 Ukraine
Czech Republic vs Ukraine Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Vitaliy Mykolenko to score or assist any time - Yes
