After comfortably topping Group C, the Netherlands enter the round of 16 with high hopes after missing out in the 2016 edition.
The Orange started the campaign with a 3-2 victory over Ukraine and recorded a total of five goals without reply against Austria and North Macedonia. Czech Republic, in comparison, claimed third spot in Group D and qualified as one of the best four third placed teams.
All eyes will be at the Ferenc Puskas stadium and will expect some champagne football on Sunday afternoon.
Netherlands to book quarterfinal spot
Netherlands have been brilliant in the competition thus far and rightly booked a place in the round of 16 after topping Group C with nine points.
The Orange are expected to carry this into the knockout round and find a way past Czech Republic, who have been well led by Patrick Schick.
Memphis Depay and Wijnaldum will come into the spotlight once again and will be depended on to provide the goods.
The odds
Netherlands are favorites to win the game, with their odds priced at 1.67 by Betway. Czech Republic, in comparison, are priced at 5.04. A draw has been pinned at 3.79.
Team news
Netherlands predicted XI: Stekelenburg, Blind, de Ligt, de Vrij, van Aanholt, Gravenberch, de Jong, Dumfries, Wijnaldum, Malen, Depay
Czech Republic predicted XI: Vaclik, Coufal, Celustka, Kalas, Boril, Holes, Soucek, Masopust, Darida, Jankto, Schick
Netherlands v Czech Republic head-to-head
13th October 2015: Netherlands 2-3 Czech Republic (UEFA European Championship qualifiers)
9th September 2014: Czech Republic 2-1 Netherlands (UEFA European Championship qualifiers)
8th October 2005: Czech Republic 0-2 Netherlands (FIFA World Cup qualifiers)
8th September 2004: Netherlands 2-0 Czech Republic (FIFA World Cup qualifiers)
19th June 2004: Netherlands 2-3 Czech Republic (UEFA European Championship)
Czech Republic have been slightly the better side against Netherlands recently, winning three of their last five meetings.
Overall, Czech Republic have won five and lost three in their last 11 meetings with the Dutch side.
How to follow the tournament in Ghana
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Enjoy selected live matches televised on Joy Prime (English) and Adom TV (Akan). You can also watch games in high definition on the HD+ Decoder, where Joy Prime HD is channel 102 and Adom TV HD is channel 103.
On radio, get live commentary of this match in English (Joy 99.7 FM, Luv 99.5 FM and/or Hitz 103.9 FM) or in Akan (Adom 106.3 FM, Nhyira 104.5 FM, and Asempa 94.7 FM).
You can also get all the above programs (radio and TV) streaming on the media section of this website.
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