Wednesday, October 6, 2010

08-10-2010 International Preview Matches

Czech Republic v Scotland
  • 10 of the last 11 matches between these sides (excluding games on neutral territory) have been won by the home side.
  • Only one of the 13 games between Scotland and Czech Republic/Czechoslovakia has ended as a draw.
  • Scotland have failed to score in five of their last seven games.
  • The Czech Republic have won only two of their last eight games, a run that includes a 1-0 reverse to Scotland.

Wales v Bulgaria
  • Both of Wales' victories against Bulgaria have been by one goal to nil.
  • There has only ever been one draw between these sides, 0-0 in Swansea in 2006.
  • Wales have failed to score in three of their last four games, but netted five in the other game, against Luxembourg.
  • Bulgaria have failed to score in their last three games.
  • Bulgaria have failed to win any of their last six games.



Northern Ireland v Italy
  • Italy have never scored more than three goals in a game against Northern Ireland.
  • Northern Ireland have failed to score in their last three encounters with Italy.
  • Northern Ireland's only victory against Italy was a 2-1 win in Belfast in 1958.
  • Northern Ireland have failed to score in seven of their last eight games.
  • Italy have scored seven goals in their two Euro 2012 qualifying games so far.




Republic of Ireland v Russia
  • The Republic of Ireland have won only one of their last five games against Russia.
  • Two of the last three games between these sides have ended 1-1.
  • Ireland have won four of their last five internationals.
  • Russia's three games in 2010-11 have produced a total of only four goals.