Tied with four points, teams fight for the leadership of Group 2
Portugal and the Czech Republic face off for the third round of Group 2 of the League of Nations. The teams are tied with four points and fight directly for the leadership of the group. The match, at Estádio de Alvalade, in Lisbon, is scheduled for 15:45 (Brasília time). Also by the same group and at the same time, Switzerland welcomes Spain.
Both teams have yet to lose in the competition. Portugal drew with Spain in the first round and thrashed Switzerland in the last game. While the Czech Republic beat the Swiss and then drew 2-2 with the Spaniards.
Principal of the match, the Portuguese team has no problems in the squad, however, coach Fernando Santos should promote changes and give rest to some pieces, such as the experienced defender Pepe. Cristiano Ronaldo is confirmed.
The Czechs will not have Zeleny and Jankto, both injured.
Match history Portugal vs Czech Republic
. 3 games in history: Rep. Czech 0x1 Portugal – Euro – 21/06/12
. Czech Republic 1×3 Portugal – Euro – 11/06/08
. Portugal 0x1 Czech Republic – Euro – 23/06/96
Recent stats for Portugal and the Czech Republic in the last 10 games
Portugal
. Average of 2.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded
. Clean sheets at 60% and not scored at 10%
. Over 1.5 by 90%; over 2.5 at 70% and under 3.5 at 60%
. Only one team scores in 50% of games
. 36% of goals scored in the first 30 minutes
. Won the first half by 70%
. 2-3 goals difference by 50%
. First half with more goals in 50% of games
Czech republic
. Average of 1.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded
. Clean sheets at 40% and not scored at 20%
. Over 1.5 by 90% and over 2.5 by 50%
. Both teams score in 50% of games
. 32% of goals scored between minutes 46 and 60
. Tie the first half at 60%
. 0-1 goals difference by 60%
. First half with more goals in 40% of matches
