The Czech Republic can open the Euro 2008 Championship with a win against co-hosts Switzerland in Basle on Saturday. They are a stand-out 24/13 with Pinnacle while most bookmakers are offering around the 6-4 mark.

The Czechs have a decent record in recent Euro tournaments, having reached the final in 1996 and the last four in 2004. The retirement of Pavel Nedved and Vladimir Smicer, plus an injury to Tomas Rosicky may make them weaker on paper, however they still beat Germany 3-0 in Munich during the qualifying phase.

Petr Cech they have an outstanding keeper, and experienced strikers in Milan Baros and targetman Jan Koller.