Czechia vs England Preview & Prediction | 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship

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THE FACTS

When is Czechia vs England on and what time does it start? Czechia vs England will take place on Thursday 22nd June, 2023 – 17:00 (UK)

Where is Czechia vs England taking place? Czechia vs England will take place at Batumi Arena (Adjarabet Arena) in Batumi, Georgia

Where can I get tickets for Czechia vs England? Ticket information for Czechia vs England can be found on each country’s national team website

What channel is Czechia vs England on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to televise the tournament in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for Czechia vs England

Where can I stream Czechia vs England in the UK? If Czechia vs England is televised on Sky Sports, subscribers will be able to stream the match live on Sky Go

THE KEY STATS

• This is Czechia’s fourth appearance in the five most recent U21 EURO final tournaments
• Czechia and England have met twice previously at the U21 finals, both times in the group stage. They drew 0-0 in 2007 and Czechia claimed a 2-1 victory in 2011.
• Czechia have won only two of their last 11 U21 EURO final tournament matches (D3 L6).
• England defeated Czechia home and away in the qualifiers for this tournament (W 3-1 in England, W 2-1 in Czechia).
• England have not failed to qualify for the U21 finals since they missed out in 2006. No other team has been ever-present during this period.
• England have only qualified from their group at one of the last six U21 EURO final tournaments.
• England have not won their opening match in their last six U21 EURO final tournament appearances. The last time was a 2-1 victory against Finland in 2009.

THE PREDICTION

Czechia, under the management of Jan Suchoparek, come into this on the back of a 1-1 draw with the Netherlands in their most recent outing in the March international break. They are winless in five matches and were also beaten by England last summer in qualifying. Lee Carsley’s England head into the tournament as one of the major favourites for the competition with a strong squad in good form. The Young Lions will be expected to begin their campaign with a victory in this one.

BETTING TIP: ENGLAND TO WIN