Czech Republic vs Portugal Odds & Prediction

Czech Republic play Portugal on Matchday 5 of the UEFA Nations League on Saturday, September 22 at 2:45 pm ET. Portugal trail the leaders of League A Group 2, Spain, by one point. Czech Republic are battling to avoid fourth spot and retain their League B status.

Portugal starts with a 58% implied win probability at -140. The Czech Republic is listed at a more generous +350 for the away win.

Czech Republic vs Portugal is a make-or-break game for both teams. Caesars have listed over 3.5 goals at a tempting +280, while under 3,5 is -400.

Czech Republic are currently third in Group 2, three points behind second-placed Portugal and one point ahead of bottom-of-the-table Switzerland. Jaroslav Silhavy’s team has plenty of quality with Adam Hlozek and Patrik Schick offering attacking depth.

Czech Republic have gone six games without a clean sheet in the Nations League. They have four points from their opening four games. Their last two away defeats were against Portugal (2-0) and Spain ( 2-1). They need to win at least one of their final two games to keep their place in top tier.

Portugal lost in Switzerland and Spain beat Czech Republic. If Portugal lose in Prague and the Spanish win at home, it's game over for them. If they win, they'll look back to their defeat in Geneva as the turning point of the group.

Portugal have qualified for the 2022 World Cup. They have already beaten the Czech Republic 2-0 in Lisbon in June. Portugal will play Uruguay, Ghana and the Korea Republic in their build-up.

Czech Republic Projected Lineup: Vaclik, Zima, Brabec, Jemelka, Coufal, Kral, Soucek, Zeleny, Cerny, Schick, Hlozek.

Czech Republic vs Portugal is a friendly match.

Czech Republic are playing a must-win game against Portugal. Portugal are trying to keep their hopes of a final place alive. Czech Republic's home form is good and they are +350 favourites.