Moldova host Czech Republic at Zimbru on Monday (March 27) in a 2024 European Championship qualifier. The hosts opened their qualification campaign against Faroe Islands with a 1-1 draw. Moldova will feel they deserved more from the game after a strong second-half performance.
They found themselves behind midway through the first half before Ion Nicolaescu scored a late penalty to rescue a point. Moldova are third in group E with one point picked and will look for their first win of the year on Monday.
Czech Republic, meanwhile, began their quest for continental football on a positive note, picking up a 3-1 win over group favourites Poland on Friday. Goals from Ladislav Krejci and Tomas Cvancara saw Lokomotiva go two goals up inside three minutes before Jan Kutcha sealed the win midway through the second half.
The visitors have qualified for the last seven editions of the European Championships.
Match Details:
- Match: Moldova vs Czech Republic
- Date: 28 March 2023
- Time: 12:15 AM
Moldova vs Czech Republic Prediction
Moldova are on a three-game winless run following a three-game winning streak. They have won just two of their last 11 home games and could struggle here.
Czech Republic, meanwhile, have won two of their last three games after winning just one of their previous eight. They are the stronger side and should come out on top.
Prediction: Moldova 1-3 Czech Republic
Moldova vs Czech Republic Head-To-Head
- There have been two previous meetings between Moldova and Czech Republic, with the visitors coming out on top on both occasions.
- The two sides last faced off in the 2004 European Championship qualifiers, with Czech Republic running out 5-0 winners.
- The hosts are without a clean sheet in three games across competitions.
- The Locomotive’s last away win came in October 2021.
- Three of Moldova’s last five wins across competitions have come at home.
- Czech Republic are ranked 38th in the FIFA rankings and are 136 places above Moldova.
Moldova vs Czech Republic Live Stream Time
This match will start from 12:15 AM
Moldova vs Czech Republic Date
This match will take place on 28 March 2023
Moldova vs Czech Republic Team News
Patrik Schick was unavailable for the Czech side on Friday, but the Bayer Leverkusen man may struggle to dislodge the attacking trio of Kuchta, Cvancara and Adam Hlozek, after their performances against Poland.
Given the shortcomings of their upcoming opponents though, Silhavy may opt to go with an extra attacking option from the start here.
Should Schick miss out once more, Fiorentina’s Antonin Barak and the in-form Vaclav Cerny will hope for some game time.
Moldova’s saviour on Friday, Nicolaescu, has 17 goals in 24 domestic outings for Beitar Jerusalem in Israel this season, so will act as the side’s main threat.
Moldova vs Czech Republic Lineups
Moldova:
Railean; Revenco, Craciun, Mudrac, Armas, Posmac; Platica, Rata, Caimacov, Damascan; Nicolaescu
Czech Republic:
Pavlenka; Holes, Brabec, Krejci; Coufal, Kral, Soucek, Cerny; Cvancara, Hlozek, Kuchta
Moldova vs Czech Republic Odds
We say: Moldova 0-4 Czech Republic
The Czechs showed a ruthless edge in beating Poland on Friday and they should be able to fill their boots against the weakest side in the section.
The two previous meetings between the nations saw the Czech Republic win both to nil, scoring seven goals in the process.
Moldova vs Czech Republic Stats
- Moldova 30.1%
- Czech Republic 42.38%
- Draw 27.51%
Moldova vs Czech Republic Tips
Tip 1 – Result: Czech Republic
Tip 2 – Goals – Over/under 2.5 – Over 2.5 goals (The visitors’ last five games have produced more than 2.5 goals)
Tip 3 – Both teams to score: Yes (Both teams have scored in five of the hosts’ last seven matchups.)
Moldova vs Czech Republic Betting Trends
Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats, suggests the most likely outcome of this match is a Czech Republic win with a probability of 42.39%. A win for Moldova has a probability of 30.1% and a draw has a probability of 27.5%.
The most likely scoreline for a Czech Republic win is 0-1 with a probability of 12.17%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome are 1-2 (8.53%) and 0-2 (8.02%). The likeliest Moldova win is 1-0 (9.84%), while for a drawn scoreline it is 1-1 (12.95%).
Moldova vs Czech Republic Where To Watch Live UEFA European Championship Qualifying Today Match
This Match will be streamed live on the Sonyliv app.