Match 2 - Russia vs Czech Republic

Russia vs Czech Republic is the second encounter of the tournament. Russia seems strong in the FIFA ranking. However, you can never predict the winner in Euro.

Russia

World FIFA Ranking: 13

Last Five Matches

Italy 0 - Russia 3

Lithuania 0 - Russia 0

Russia 1 - Uruguay 1

Denmark 0 - Russia 2

Greece 1 - Russia 1

 

Probable Line-up

Akinfeev

Anyukov - A Berezutsky - Burlak – Zhirkov

Shirokov - Semshov – Zyryanov

Dzagoev - Kerzhakov – Arshavin

Probable Match Winner

Andrei Arshavin

Arshavin, the Russian captain, has been the most influential player in the past years for Russia. He has begun to find form with goals and assists at Zenit. He is believed to be one of the best players when he is at his best. With his magical runs through defences, he can produce as well as score goals.

Czech Republic

World FIFA Ranking: 27

Last Five Matches

Czech Rep. 1 - Hungary 2

Czech Rep. 2 - Israel 1

Ireland 1 - Czech Rep. 1

Montenegro 0 - Czech Rep. 1

Czech Rep. 2 - Montenegro 0

       Probable Line-up

Petr Cech

Gebre Selassie - Sivok – Hubnik – Kadlec

Plasil - Jiracek

Rezek -  Rosicky -  Pilar

Pekhart

Probable Match Winner

Tomas Rosicky

Tomas Rosicky is the playmaker of the Czech Republic team. He had a good season with Arsenal at the end and is considered to be in his top form. Czech fans will be hoping to see the same Rosicky they used to see some years back. So, he can prove to be a match winner in their first encounter with Russia.