📢 What to expect from the clash between the Czech Republic U21 and England U21 in the opening round of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship? Both squads are in excellent form, but the English side stands out with particularly impressive stats—they have won 8 of their last 10 matches. Their attacking style is paying off, boasting an average of over four goals per game. The Czechs are also holding their ground, showcasing consistent performances. The match promises to be exciting.

Head-to-Head

The last official encounter between the teams took place on 23 June 2023 and ended with a scoreline of 0:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team – Czech Republic U21):

• ball possession percentage: 30% vs 70%;
• corner kicks: 1 vs 6;
• fouls: 16 vs 13;
• yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
• shots on target: 2 vs 5.

📊The sides have played three official matches. The statistics are as follows:

• goals: 2 against 7;
• average total in the 1st half – 1.67, in the 2nd half – 1.33;
• average total goals in the match – 3.

Czech Republic U21 Team Overview

The team's last match took place on March 24, with Norway U21 hosting Czech Republic U21. The match ended in a 2-0 victory for the hosts.

Here are the game statistics (Czech Republic U21 vs Norway U21):

• possession percentage: 44% vs 56%;
• corner kicks: 3 vs 4;
• yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
• shots on target: 1 vs 4.

🔴 The Czech Republic U21s have been displaying consistent performances. They average 1.6 goals per match, highlighting their solid attacking prowess. However, their defense occasionally falters, conceding an average of 1.2 goals per game. Their recent encounter with England ended in a 0-2 defeat, which only fuels their motivation for a comeback.

✅ The Czech U21 squad is well-balanced, though not packed with star power—there aren't many standout names in the lineup. One notable player is forward Daniel Fila, who has played 10 matches for Venezia in Serie A and scored twice, including a goal against Juventus in the final round of the championship (2-3).

England U21 Team Overview

The visitors last took to the field on March 24th, with the matchup being England U21s as the hosts against Portugal U21s. The encounter concluded with a 4-2 scoreline.

The game statistics were as follows (England U21 vs Portugal U21):

• possession: 59% vs 41%;
• corners: 3 vs 5;
• yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
• shots on target: 7 vs 8.

⚪ England U21 continue their dominance on the European stage with a potent attack and a solid defense, averaging an impressive 4.1 goals per game while conceding just 0.6 on average (over the last ten games). This youthful squad is at the peak of their form: seven consecutive victories in official matches showcase the players' skill and determination even against formidable opponents.

✅ The England U21 team unveiled a star-studded lineup for the UEFA European Under-21 Championship, featuring some of the country's brightest prospects. Three names stand out: defender Tino Livramento from Newcastle, talented midfielder Jobe Bellingham, who recently signed with Borussia Dortmund, and 18-year-old Ethan Nwaneri from Arsenal, already tipped as a future star of English football.

Prediction on the outcome

H2H:

• number of encounters – 3;
• home team wins – 0, away team wins – 3, draws – 0.

• Czech Republic U21 won with a +1.5 handicap in last 21 home games.
• Czech Republic U21 won with a +1.5 handicap in 11 of last 12 games.

Prediction on the over/under

H2H

• the home team scores on average - 0.67, the guests - 2.33;
• average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3;
• both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.

• Under 3.5 goals scored in 13 of last 15 Czech Republic U21 games.
• Under 3.5 goals scored in last 6 Czech Republic U21 games (European Under-21 Championship).
• Under 3.5 goals scored in last 9 England U21 games (European Under-21 Championship).

Prediction on corners

• average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 8.67 (3 - for home team and 5.67 - for away team);
• average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 12 (6 - for home team and 6 - for away team).

Prediction on cards

H2H

• average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 4.66 (2.33 - for home team and 2.33 - for away team);
• average Over/Under yellow cards at home team's field - 4 (1 - for home team and 3 - for away team).

Prediction on BTTS

H2H:

• number of encounters – 3;
• both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
• on the home team’s field - 1 times.