{"id":111111,"date":"2016-06-17T00:41:43","date_gmt":"2016-06-17T04:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/?p=111111"},"modified":"2016-06-17T08:33:48","modified_gmt":"2016-06-17T12:33:48","slug":"czech-republic-vs-croatia-2016-euro-cup-group-d-predictions-and-betting-preview-june-17-2016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/czech-republic-vs-croatia-2016-euro-cup-group-d-predictions-and-betting-preview-june-17-2016.html","title":{"rendered":"Czech Republic vs. Croatia \u2013 2016 Euro Cup \u2013 Group D Predictions and Betting Preview \u2013 June 17, 2016"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Croatia can secure their spot in the knockout stage with a second straight victory Friday afternoon. The Croatians beat Turkey 1-0 to go\u00a0tied with Spain atop Group D. Meanwhile, the Czech Republic could keep their tournament hopes alive as long as they avoid a loss in this upcoming match. Read on as we take a look at everything you\u2019ll need to know heading into this fixture.<\/p>\n<p>For more on Euro 2016, check out our complete previews for <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/portugal-vs-austria-2016-euro-cup-group-f-predictions-and-betting-preview-june-18-2016.html\" target=\"_blank\">Portugal vs. Austria<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/spain-vs-turkey-2016-euro-cup-group-d-predictions-and-betting-preview-june-17-2016.html\" target=\"_blank\">Spain vs. Turkey<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ffff00;\">Cash In on the Best Online Sportsbook Offers Now at TopBet!<\/span><\/h3>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/50\">Special Deposit Bonuses<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/50\">Exclusive Betting Props<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/50\">$250 Welcome Bonus<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/50\">Tiered Deposit Bonuses<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Czech Republic vs. Croatia Preview<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Where:<\/strong> Stade Geoffroy-Guichard \u2013 Saint-Etienne, France<\/p>\n<p><strong>When:<\/strong> Friday, June 17, 2016, 12:00 PM ET<\/p>\n<p><strong>Line:<\/strong> Czech Republic <strong>+335<\/strong> vs. Croatia <strong>-140<\/strong>, tie <strong>+235<\/strong>; total <strong>2.0<\/strong> \u2013 <a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-stage\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>view all Euro 2016 lines<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h3>Betting on the Czech Republic (<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-stage\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>+335<\/strong><\/a>)<\/h3>\n<p>The Czech Republic lost their first match to Spain by just one goal from Gerard Pique in the 87<sup>th<\/sup> minute of the match. It was a waste of a fine defensive effort, in which the Czechs defended 17 shots, four of which were on target.<\/p>\n<p><p><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/35\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-110643 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/250x130-Euro-2016-News-Banners.gif\" alt=\"250x130-Euro-2016-News-Banners\" width=\"250\" height=\"130\" \/><\/a><\/p><em>Narodak<\/em> may face some problems when they take on Croatia. Midfielder Boreck Dockal is doubtful for this match, but could still find his way onto the pitch. Meanwhile, defender David Limbersky is one card away from suspension. It will be a huge blow should Limbersky manages to get ejected from the match, considering the Croatians have a dependable scorer in the form of Mario Madzukic.<\/p>\n<p>The Czechs do have an excellent goalie at the last line of defense\u2014Petr Cech. He\u2019ll be tough to beat especially if the backline stays tough against a cohesive Croatian side.<\/p>\n<p><em>Narodak<\/em> may go for a different look in the frontline after David Lafata couldn\u2019t find the back of the net against Spain. This is where 26-year-old Tomas Necid may factor in with already 11 international goals in as many caps (40) as the 34-year-old Lafata already does.<\/p>\n<p>The Czech Republic have lost back-to-back matches heading into this fixture.<\/p>\n<h3>Betting on Croatia (<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-stage\" target=\"_blank\">-140<\/a>)<\/h3>\n<p>Croatia had a very tight 1-0 victory last time out against Turkey, but they have more to offer than just a single goal. Mario Mandzukic should be back to lead the attacking line, while last game\u2019s hero,\u00a0Luka\u00a0Modric, should be back to take care of business from midfield.<\/p>\n<p>Modric scored Croatia\u2019s lone goal in their Euro 2016 campaign late in the first half against Turkey. It was his first goal in international competition this season. He isn\u2019t Croatia\u2019s lone weapon, though. Others like Mandzukic and Ivan Rakitic are all viable scorers when given the opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Croatia should be\u00a0able\u00a0to\u00a0dominate this matchup with their talented midfield. They\u2019ll be very confident to do so after seeing Spain dominate so much against the Czech Republic. The Czechs conceded possession for 72 percent of the match and allowed the Spaniards to complete 89 percent of their passes.<\/p>\n<p>Croatia have won four of their last five matches, and drew the other.<\/p>\n<h3>Writer\u2019s Prediction<\/h3>\n<p>The Czech Republic showcase some tight defense as they force a scoreless tie (<a href=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/sportsbook\/uefa-euro-2016\/group-stage\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>+235<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/6\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"broken_link\" rel=\"nofollow\">Create a betting account now<\/a> and cash in on an intense Euro 2016.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/record.tbaffiliate.com\/_y8k7RB3Ll4xutv7iXV6HvmNd7ZgqdRLk\/35\"><img class=\"size-full wp-image-110646 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/topbet.eu\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/06\/620x110-Euro-2016-News-Banners.gif\" alt=\"620x110-Euro-2016-News-Banners\" width=\"620\" height=\"110\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Croatia can secure their spot in the knockout stage with a second straight victory Friday afternoon. The Croatians beat Turkey 1-0 to go\u00a0tied with Spain atop Group D. 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