Czech Republic – Estonia : Preview & Prediction
Czech Rep and Estonia meet at the Generali Arena, in a match for the qualifiers for the World Cup – Europe (Group Stage). In this match, the home factor may play an important role, as Estonia has significant differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.
After 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses, the home team is currently in the 2nd position, with 11 points won. In the last match, they won by (0‑2) in an away match against Belarus, after having tied by (2‑2) at home to Wales in the previous match. This is a team little affected by the home factor, that is, they have similar results at home and away, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses in away matches, with 23 goals scored and 17 conceded, against 8 wins , 3 draws and 4 defeats at home, with 29 goals scored and 15 conceded. In their last match, for the Friendlies, they won at home to Kuwait by (7‑0). In the last 10 home matches Czech Rep has a record of 5 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses. They have conceded goals to their opponent in 5 of the last 7 matches, so they haven’t shown great defensive solidity, but their offense has scored consistently, as they have managed to score in 5 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In 15 matches, they never managed to turn the score around in the 7 matches they conceded the first goal. In the last 11 home matches for all competitions there are 1 periods that stand out: they have scored 7 of their 20 goals between minutes (46’‑60′).
The Czech Republic enters this match very motivated after a victory, by 7-0, in a friendly against Kuwait. Contrary to the “enemy” of this match, the Czech Republic usually plays in a 4-3-3, where the three most advanced players are Jakub Pesek, Patrik Schick and Matej Vydra. When the home club invests in the offensive process, it usually does it through the right aisle, taking advantage of the depth offered by the right flank Tomás Wiesner. One of the best players in the Czech Republic is West Ham defensive midfielder Tomas Soucek. Coach Jaroslav Silhavy should be delighted to have all the players available to him.
The away team is currently in the 4th place, with 4 points won, after 1 win, 1 draw and 5 losses. In the penultimate match, they lost at home to Wales, by (0‑1). In the last match, they lost in an away match against Belgium, by (3‑1). Curiously, this is a team that has been stronger away than at home, as in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in away matches; against 2 wins, 3 draws and 10 losses in their stadium. In the last 10 away matches Estonia has won 2, tied 2 and lost 6. Defensive consistency hasn’t been their best feature, as they have conceded goals in 5 of the last 7 matches, but their offense has scored regularly, as they have scored goals in 5 of the last 7 matches for this competition. In their away games there is a tendency to have few goals, as 5 of the last 11 they played ended with Less than 1.5 goals. In 15 matches, they have conceded the first goal 6 times and never managed to turn the score around. In the last 11 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 4 of their 6 goals between minutes (46’‑60′).
Estonia comes unmotivated for this match after an away defeat, by 3-1, against Belgium. Thus, the visiting team is going through a very delicate moment, as it only counts one triumph in the last six matches played. The visiting team usually plays in a usual 5-3-2, favoring a slower playing style. In this scheme, the three players who will occupy the most central area of the field should be Konstantin Vassiljev, Markus Poom and Vladislav Kreida, with emphasis on the latter, whose mission is to serve his teammates at the front. It should be noted that one of the best players in Estonia is CSKA Sofia’s central defender, Karol Mets.
Czech Republic – Estonia : Betting Tips
Czech Republic – Win Odds: 1.25
Both teams to score / NO – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
