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Roberto Martinezo's appointment in the country was not immediately understood. However, the coach quickly silenced all critics. The former coach played a more defensive style of football, but the new coach's tactics quickly started working. Ronaldo is still an important player for the national team, but the team is no longer solely dependent on him. His successful career seems to have inspired a new generation of talent in Portugal, and the team is ready to reap the fruits. The excellent mix of young and experienced players in Portugal makes them a strong force, so I believe they will start strongly here. The Czech team is also in good form, but I don't think they can resist Portugal. The team struggled in the Nations League, and Portugal was also in their group. The Czechs only collected 4 points in 6 matches. Portugal dominated in their last match against the Czech Republic, beating them 4-0. Replicating such a result would boost Portugal's confidence, which may be needed if they want to go far in the championship.

The Czech Republic arrives in good form to the championship, which is very important when facing one of the favorites, Portugal. I have seen all 3 friendly matches of Portugal, and the view is worrying as they have changed their long-time coach and the team's face. While under Fernando Santos, Portugal's defense was like a wall, rarely conceding a goal and relying on one goal wins in the attack. Now, former Belgium coach Roberto Martinez is in charge, whose perspective on football starts with the offense. They recently played friendly matches against Finland, scoring 2 goals, and against Peru, scoring 4 goals. They lost to Croatia 1-2, with opportunities on both sides but could have ended in a 3-3 draw on a different day. Against Ireland, they secured a 3-0 win, with the Irish showing nothing in attack but managing to cover the spread. These 3 friendlies perfectly describe Portugal - strong in offense, capable of scoring 3 goals on their own, but not as solid in defense and vulnerable to even slightly stronger opponents. This brings us back to the form of the Czech Republic, who have won 5 games in a row, including a 3-0 victory against Moldova in the Euro qualifiers and 4 friendly matches. They have defeated Norway 2-1, Armenia 2-1, Malta 7-1, and Macedonia 2-1, scoring at least 2 goals in each match and only conceding 1 goal to even weaker opponents like Malta. In attack, the Czech team looks good, which could pose a threat to Portugal's defense, which has been vulnerable under Martinez. Based on how these teams have been playing and their strengths and weaknesses, we can expect at least 3 goals to be scored in this match.

The vast majority of favorites (excluding the Dutch) won the first half. The situation here should be similar, as Portugal is clearly superior and has a stronger attacking line-up. As Mourinho himself said, Portugal could have two teams and be considered favorites. The Czechs are interesting, but they are still young and don't have much experience in this kind of tournament, due to poor recent results from their national team. Therefore, I think Portugal will take control and dominate from the first half. Not long ago, in 2022, Portugal beat the Czechs 4-0 and 2-0 in the Nations League, where both first halves ended 2-0 in favor of Portugal.

After England, I think we should take a smaller negative and go with a safer option against Peru. I believe Portugal are very strong favorites, especially in this match. The Czechs do not have a strong composition, while Portugal has a mega composition. The Czechs have recently lost twice to Portugal without hope, so Portugal should have an easy victory.

I love the periods of the national team, both individually and in their meetings between themselves. Their period is quite unpredictable, although it is a known fact that corners are a lottery. However, based on the statistics in Peru, I believe we will see quite a few of these situations in today's game. Good luck!

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It is difficult to find a team that would have demonstrated better form before this championship. Since Roberto Martinez took over as coach, Portugal has won 13 out of 15 matches, including all 10 matches in the qualification for the championship.
Portugal was the most productive team, scoring 36 goals in the qualification and conceding only twice. Their squad is very deep and there is a lot of talent, so I don't see anything else but a secured victory for Portugal by more than 1 goal against Peru.
Good luck!

Here, no matter from what angle you look at it, it is difficult to expect inactive and disoriented games. The Portuguese like to score goals, play fast football, and their team is not favorable for over. They usually scored many goals in friendly games, but also did not let in any. The Czechs come to the championship in great physical shape and with a strong offense, although they also concede goals, they also manage to score. It seems difficult to resist against the Portuguese without allowing at least a period of rest.

If there's anything to take here, it's the improvement of the team. After a change of coach, the Portuguese finally turned their defensive team into an attacking one. Under Santošo's leadership, they were purely defensive and often struggled against more aggressive teams. Martinez brought in new ideas and made the team more competitive. Finally, even Ronaldo up front no longer looks like he's doing nothing, with the support of the wingers who are also able to replace him. The Portuguese defense has weakened, which is evident from friendly matches. The Czechs looked like a team that had lost its way, despite their opponents being weaker teams. They conceded goals. They have highly experienced forwards. If Santošo was leading the Portuguese team, I would doubt the over, but under the current coach, I expect an exciting game with opportunities for both sides. Although who knows, maybe the Czechs will cause problems for the Portuguese just like Peru did in the first match.

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Euro 2004. Portugal vs Czech Republic. We bet on over 2.5 goals. Portugal has a super attacking game. They have scored 36 goals in the qualifiers and have also scored a lot in friendly matches, creating numerous opportunities. However, their defense is a bit shaky. They conceded 2 goals in friendly matches against Croatia, Finland, Slovenia, and Sweden. The Czechs also have a strong attacking game. Although they played defensively in the qualifiers and didn't score many goals, they have been scoring in their recent friendlies. Of course, their opponents were not top-tier teams, but they even managed to score 7 against Malta. I just don't believe that Portugal will not score, and I do believe that they will also concede, so I think the over 2.5 goals bet is the way to go. My prediction is 2-1 or 3-1 Portugal. Good luck.

Portugal would change their coach and the style of play has changed as well, becoming more attack-oriented. They have excellent forwards and this could cause problems for many other national teams who are more inclined to play an open style of football, similar to the Czech Republic national team. In my opinion, there is a chance for a high scoring game with an over 2.5, as I speculate the score will be 3:1 or possibly even higher. The Portuguese defense is not the strongest, as Pepa has gotten older and while still doing a decent job, he is not as fast as he used to be. The Czech team, on the other hand, is a lively one and their wing players are not easy to catch. It is important that the Czech team is not afraid to play and I believe they could cover the over. This match is very important for the Czech team in general and there could be changes in the overall strategy as they have tougher games coming up and they want to make the most out of their chances against Portugal. It will be interesting to see what tactics the coach will have for his players, but those who do not take risks will not drink the champagne. I also believe there is a high risk that even at his age, Ronaldo will score two goals in this match due to his determination to succeed and his ability to make the most out of any opportunity, including set pieces.

Portugal would change their coach, and consequently the game style would also change. It would be more offensive, with a strong attack and great defenders. This could cause problems for many teams who are known for playing a more open style of football, such as the Czech Republic national team. In my opinion, it would be safe to bet on a score of over 2.5 goals in this match, as I predict a final score of 3:1 or even higher. The Portuguese defense is not the strongest, and although their coach still performs well, he is not as fast as he used to be. On the other hand, the Czech team is full of talented players who can quickly counterattack and will not be easy to contain. It is important that the Czech team continues to play their style of football and takes risks, as this match is crucial for their overall performance and could impact their future games. I am also willing to take a risk and bet that even though he is getting older, Cristiano Ronaldo will score two goals in this match. Despite his ego and clashes with his teammates, he is known to be a skilled player and can score from set pieces. So, in my opinion, this would be a perfect game for him to showcase his skills and even score from a penalty kick.

In order to try playing against Portugal, you will have to try to create opportunities, take risks and try to exploit set pieces. The bet is quite risky, but a 3.5 corner is a realistic option and a coefficient of 2.2 seems like a good option for a smaller bet. Good luck.

Portugal is the favorite here, but the championship has shown that all teams can play, and the Czechs won't easily give up against Peru. The Czechs tend to provoke quite a lot of mistakes. Plus, the Italian referee M. Guida, who has not shown many cards this season.

I believe that Czechs will offer many technical challenges to Portugal, a well-prepared team that is not afraid to play. As soon as Portugal gets stuck, they will start to get nervous and waste opportunities. I am waiting for an open and emotional game.

After the schedules were announced, there were a couple of matches in the first round, which seemed like they could end up with a high score and these were one of them. As I wrote in my previous pick, the Portuguese team with Martinez no longer plays as defensively as before, their offense seems to be utilized much more effectively, with more freedom, movement and, of course, over goals. As a result, their defense is also more open, giving opponents opportunities to take advantage. I believe the Czechs will also have that chance, especially considering their excellent form and full confidence.

Both the Portuguese and Czechs are inclined to play corner kicks, and they have often raised their two-digit number in front of the opponents' goal. Both teams play with two attackers, so the blows should not be lacking, which often become corner kicks.

Portugal is one of the favorites with a team full of stars. It will undoubtedly be their domination from the very beginning. The Czech Republic team does not have any outstanding players, but their defense is not ordinary. It will not be easy for Portugal to score against them. The Czech Republic's offense is not very productive, but I believe they should score a couple of corners during the match. Statistically, in the last 6 meetings between the teams, at least 11 corners were taken, so with Portugal's attacking potential and the Czech's counterattacks, we can expect at least 10 corners.

It will be interesting to see if the scenarios of the England and France matches will not repeat, when the favorites struggled but managed to defeat Peru. Portugal, with a strong team, has both experience and young talent. The potential of the national team is high. The Czech team is quite average, anything can happen, but Portugal should prove their superiority.