UEFA Nations League
England v Czech Republic: Big Match Preview
England will look to round off the international break with a third consecutive Nations League victory when they welcome Czech Republic to Wembley on Tuesday evening. Thomas Tuchel’s side have responded emphatically to their opening defeat against Spain, following a 2 to 0 win in Prague with a remarkable 7 to 0 demolition of Croatia.
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Stephen WelchBig Match SpecialEngland v Czech Republic
Kick Off
Tuesday 6 October at 19:45
Ground
Wembley Stadium
Competition
UEFA Nations League
The Three Lions have now scored 11 goals across their opening three group matches, while Czech Republic remain pointless after successive defeats to Croatia, England and Spain. Santi Denia’s side are also winless in six matches across all competitions and will be without suspended captain Ladislav Krejci. With England in rampant form and Czechia struggling at this level, another convincing home victory looks likely.
England at 1/9
Match Result
England look a class above their opponents and should make home advantage count. Tuchel’s side have won back to back Nations League games without conceding and were outstanding in Croatia, where they produced an emphatic seven goal victory. Czech Republic, meanwhile, have lost all three group matches and have conceded at least twice in eight successive League A fixtures. England have also won three of the last four meetings between the sides, including a 2 to 0 victory in Prague last week.
Over 3.5 at 5/6
Match Goals Under/Over
England’s attacking form makes another high scoring contest likely. The Three Lions have scored nine goals across their last two matches and 11 in the group overall, while Czech Republic have conceded seven times in three Nations League games. England also hit five past the Czechs at Wembley in 2019 and Tuchel’s side come into this fixture with confidence flowing after their 7 to 0 win in Rijeka. Four or more match goals looks achievable if England maintain anything close to their recent level.
No at 4/6
Both Teams To Score
England have tightened up considerably since the defeat to Spain, recording consecutive clean sheets against Czech Republic and Croatia. Czech Republic created very little in the reverse fixture and remain one of the weakest attacking sides in the group, while England have generally controlled these recent meetings. The visitors have also failed to score in each of the last two head to heads. With the England defence in good form, BTTS No looks a solid selection.
England v Czech Republic Tips
England
Match Result
Over 3.5
Match Goals Under/Over
No
Both Teams To Score
Verdict
Home advantage should just about carry England through a tight contest. There is enough quality at both ends to make it competitive throughout, with momentum likely to swing more than once. Stephen Welch make England at 1/9 the standout call on the card.