Czechia vs England Predictions

• England have won 13 of their last 19 games
• Czech Republic are on a four-match winless run
• England’s last two games have produced a total of 15 goals

Three Lions looking for reaction after Spain setback

Poor defending was England’s downfall at this summer’s World Cup and the issues which caused their semi-final exit in North America were on show again in their Nations League opener against Spain. 

Going forward, the Three Lions were excellent. They dominated the world champions for long spells thanks to the brilliance of Harry Kane, Jude Bellingham and Anthony Gordon, created a number of good chances and had an opportunity to go 3-1 up when awarded a penalty early in the second half. 

Kane squandered that chance, however, uncharacteristically crashing his penalty against the crossbar due to a slight slip in the run-up, and it proved costly as Spain battled back to win 3-2. 

Thomas Tuchel will therefore expect a reaction from his team in Tuesday’s clash with Czech Republic and his wish is likely to be answered. 

Czechs could be punished in Prague

England are facing the Czechs at a good time, with manager Santi Denia still settling into his new role. The Spaniard’s tactics contrast greatly with those of his predecessor, Miroslav Koubek, and it may be a while before we see the best of Tuesday’s hosts. 

They certainly weren’t at their best in their own Nations League opener, losing 2-1 at home to Croatia, and an ongoing injury crisis isn’t helping Denia nail down his best 11. 

The door is wide open for England to get three points on the board and it would be a major surprise to see them turn down this golden opportunity. 

England set for another entertaining encounter

They are a short price to pick up that bounce-back victory, though, so pairing an England win with over 2.5 goals looks the best route to profit. 

Five of the Three Lions’ last six games have featured at least three goals and with the same also being true for five of the Czechs’ last six, an entertaining affair is likely to unfold at the Fortuna Arena. 

England are yet to concede an away goal under Tuchel, winning their four matches by an aggregate 13-0 scoreline, but their defensive frailty cannot be ignored, so there is every chance the hosts help bring up the scoring tally. A 3-1 England win appeals with that in mind. 

Any Czech Republic goal is likely to be only a consolation, though. England were electric in attack against Spain and Anthony Gordon was at the heart of everything they did well. 

The speedy winger should get lots of space thanks to veteran Czech right-back Vladimir Coufal’s lack of pace and he is a nice price to make it three goals in as many international appearances.