On Monday, 10 June, there will be a Friendly football match between the national teams of the Czech Republic and North Macedonia.
The Czech team had a commendable qualifying campaign and comfortably secured their spot for the Euro. This year, they have emerged victorious in all their friendly matches. They outplayed Norway (2:1), Armenia (2:1), and recently demolished Malta (7:1). The team is well-composed, with many players performing exceptionally in the Bundesliga, indicating their potential to progress from the group stage.
North Macedonia had a lukewarm qualifying campaign, finishing fourth in their group. Their recent friendlies haven't been impressive either: they lost to Croatia (0:3), Montenegro (0:1), and managed only a draw with Moldova (1:1). Against Croatia, they tried to maintain possession and took several shots on goal, but their finishing was evidently lacking, as the team lacks a standout forward who can convert chances.
Historically, the teams have faced each other three times. In official matches, the Czech Republic has always triumphed (6:1, 2:0), while their only friendly encounter ended in a draw (1:1).
This is the final match before the upcoming Euro, where the Czech Republic will immediately face Portugal. However, I wouldn't write them off just yet. I believe that the hosts will comfortably handle North Macedonia in this game. Therefore, I'll take a simple win for the Czech Republic.
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