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| PROBABLE LINEUPS |
CZECH REPUBLIC  Cech Sivok, Selassie, R. Hubnik, KadlecMatejovsky, Kolar Jiracek, Rosicky, PlasilBaros | MONTENEGRO  M. Bozovic Zverotic, Dzudovic, Savic, V. Bozovic Pekovic, Kascelan Vukcevic, Jovetic, Boskovic Vucinic |
Tomas Hubnik is suspended so his brother Roman is likely to partner Theodor Gebre Selassie at the back while Marek Matejovsky is expected to replace the banned Tomas Hubschman in midfield.
Montenegro have been boosted by the return of Branko Boskovic, who is set to replace Fatos Beciraj in attacking midfield. Marko Basa is injured so Miodrag Dzudovic will partner Manchester City's Stefan Savic at the centre of defence as Montenegro look to reach their first ever major tournament as an independent nation.
| DID YOU KNOW? |
- The Czech Republic's first European Championship after separating from Slovakia came in 1996 where they reached the final, losing 2-1 to Germany.
- Michal Bilek's side reached the Euro 2012 play-offs by finishing second in Group I with 13 points, 11 points behind winners Spain.
- The two sides have never met before in an international fixture, but will play one another twice in the space of four days.
- Montenegro will be hoping to reach their first ever major tournament with victory over two legs.
- Since the nation's first competitive fixture in 2007, Mirko Vucinic has scored 11 goals and is currently Montenegro's all-time leading goalscorer.
- Branko Brnovic's team secured the runner-up place in Group G behind England, pipping Switzerland by one point.
Prediction
This will be a tight affair so expect Montenegro to earn a draw in Prague. The Czechs are not as strong as they used to be and will meet their match against a rapidly improving Montenegrin side.
Editor's Prediction
Czech Rep. 1-1 Montenegro 
