Netherlands vs Czech Republic prediction: How will the Euro 2020 fixture play out today?
The Netherlands play Czech Republic in the last 16 of Euro 2020 at the Ferenc Puskas Stadium in Budapest on Sunday, with a quarter-final against Denmark awaiting the winners.
The Czechs finished runners-up in Group D, losing to England 1-0 in their final group match courtesy of Raheem Sterling’s first half header.
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Frank de Boer’s flying Dutchmen topped Group C as they won each of their three fixtures against Ukraine, Austria and North Macedonia.
Memphis Depay and Gini Wijnaldum did the damage in their last outing, with the PSG midfielder scoring twice in the 3-0 win over North Macedonia.
Here’s everything you need to know about the match:
When is it?
The fixture will kick-off at 5pm BST at the Ferenc Puskas Stadium.
How can I watch it?
The match is live on BBC One with coverage starting from 4:30pm BST. It can also be streamed online via BBC iPlayer.
The match will also be shown on ITV1 from 4:15pm BST as well as online via ITV Hub.
Confirmed line-ups:
Netherlands: Stekelenburg; De Vrij, De Ligt, Blind; Dumfries, De Roon, F de Jong, Wijnaldum, Van Aanholt; Malen, Memphis
Czech Republic: Vaclik, Coufal, Celustka, Kalas, Kaderabek; Holes, Soucek; Sevcik, Barak, Masopust; Schick
Odds:
Netherlands: 4/6
Draw: 14/5
Czech Republic: 4/1
Prediction:
The Czech Republic will try and frustrate the Netherlands, but I think de Boer’s side will have too much offensive firepower. 2-0 Netherlands.
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