The Czech Republic welcome England to Prague’s Fortuna Arena for an important UEFA Nations League League A encounter. Both sides lost their opening matches, making a positive result and three points particularly valuable.
England travel to the Czech capital as favourites, but the hosts will look to make full use of home advantage and provide a difficult test for Thomas Tuchel’s side. With both teams looking to recover from their opening defeats, this should be a competitive and closely fought encounter.
Czech Republic vs England Betting Tips
- England to Win
- Czech Republic Under 1.5 Goals
Czech Republic Preview and News
The Czech Republic opened their Nations League campaign with a 1-2 home defeat to Croatia. Adam Karabec scored their only goal, but it was not enough to earn a result.
Santi could make several changes against England, with Subert, Sejk and Radosta among the options. Playing at the Fortuna Arena should give the hosts confidence, but they will need to remain well organised against England’s attacking quality.
England Preview and News
England also suffered a defeat in their opening match, losing 2-3 to Spain at Wembley. The Three Lions had taken the lead and had a chance to extend it from the penalty spot, but Spain eventually turned the game around.
Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham are expected to start, while Morgan Rogers, Morgan Gibbs-White and Eberechi Eze are options for changes. Nico O’Reilly could also make way for Lewis Hall.
Kane remains England’s main attacking threat. He scored his 86th international goal against Spain but also missed a second-half penalty. He will be looking to respond in Prague and help England secure their first Nations League win.
Head-to-Head Matches
The teams have met six times previously. England have won four matches, the Czech Republic one, while the other game ended in a draw.
Czech Republic vs England Betting Preview
Both teams need a positive response after opening defeats, but England have greater individual quality and squad depth. With Kane and Bellingham leading the attack and several other options available, the visitors should have enough to control the game. The Czech Republic can be competitive at home, but keeping England under control for 90 minutes will be difficult. England to Win and Czech Republic Under 1.5 Goals are the selections.