Czechia vs Spain Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Czechia vs Spain prediction, probable lineups, odds and picks, plus Same Game Parlay ideas and standout odds for this UEFA Nations League A game.
Jade Griffiths - November 12, 2026, 10:54 AM EST
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Competition | UEFA Nations League |
|---|---|
Game Date | Thursday, November 12, 2026 |
Game Time | 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | epet ARENA |
Spain roll into epet ARENA on Thursday to face a winless Czechia side in UEFA Nations League A, and our Czechia vs Spain prediction does not sit on the fence.
Czechia have lost all four of their opening games in this competition. Head coach Santi Denia's side sit bottom of the standings with automatic relegation to League B looming.
Spain arrive as the standings leaders and look the part. Even without Rodri and Lamine Yamal, they are priced at -388 (Polymarket) on the moneyline.
History offers Czechia no comfort either. The last six meetings between these sides in all competitions have produced five Spain wins.
Czechia vs Spain Recent Results
England exposed Czechia last time out, as Harry Kane's brace capped a 3-0 win at Wembley. This is a slump, not a blip: Czechia have come out on top only twice in their last 10 outings against all opponents. Pavel Šulc and Robin Hranáč both started that night and are now sidelined, which only makes the job harder.
Spain had to dig in their last outing, with Mikel Merino coming off the bench to score a late brace in a 2-1 comeback win over Croatia. That kept Luis De La Fuente's side top of the standings, two points clear of England. With Rodri out, Pedri and Fabián Ruiz are projected to run the midfield.
Czechia vs Spain Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Czechia: Pavel Šulc (Injured/out), Ondřej Lingr (Injured/out), Robin Hranáč (Injured/out), Michal Sácek (Injured/out)
Spain: Dani Olmo (Injured/out), Ander Barrenetxea (Injured/out), Lamine Yamal (Injured/out), Rodri (Injured/out)
Czechia
Ladislav Krejčí is available again after serving a suspension against England, a welcome boost now that Robin Hranáč and Pavel Šulc, both starters at Wembley, are injured. Ondřej Lingr and Michal Sácek are also out. The probable XI lines up in a 4-2-3-1 with Ryan Naderi leading the line.
Spain
Rodri and Lamine Yamal will not be in the squad that travels, and Dani Olmo and Ander Barrenetxea are injured as well. Mikel Merino may not start despite his brace against Croatia, with Luis De La Fuente able to recall Yéremy Pino and Fermín López. The probable XI has Ferran Torres up top.
Czechia vs Spain Predicted Lineup
Czechia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Lukáš Horníček; Jirí Sláma, David Zima, David Jurásek, Adam Gabriel; Alex Král, Michal Sadílek; Lukáš Červ, D. Kozel, Lukáš Ambros; Ryan Naderi (probable)
Spain
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Unai Simón; Marc Cucurella, Aymeric Laporte, Pau Cubarsí, Marc Pubill; Pedri, Fabián Ruiz; Álex Baena, Fermín López, Yéremy Pino; Ferran Torres (probable)
Czechia vs Spain Key Stats & Game Facts
- Spain have scored 2+ goals in 3 out of 3 games vs Czechia (UEFA Nations League A).
- Spain have won 4 of their last 4 games (UEFA Nations League A).
- Dani Olmo, injured for this one, has provided assists in 3 of his last 3 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).
- Lamine Yamal, also sidelined, has scored in 3 of his last 4 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).
- Michal Sadílek has been carded in 2 of his last 3 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).
Czechia vs Spain Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our prediction: Czechia 0-3 Spain. This is a comfortable away win, not a coin flip. Czechia are missing Šulc and Hranáč from the side that got rolled at Wembley, while Spain still have the deeper squad with Rodri and Lamine Yamal sidelined. Pedri and Fabián Ruiz can control the midfield, and Ferran Torres gets plenty of service to put this one away.
Best Picks
Spain in the Moneyline market. The case here is about the matchup: the standings leaders bring the deeper squad and the sharper midfield, even with Rodri and Lamine Yamal out. Nothing is settled before kickoff, though, and the short price reflects that view of the game, not any certainty about the result.
Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Across the last six meetings with Czechia in all competitions, Spain found the net at least twice on five occasions. Our 3-0 projection would clear this line without the hosts contributing a goal.
Czechia vs Spain Same Game Parlay
Our Czechia vs Spain same game parlay picks combine Spain Over 1.5 Total Away Goals, the Spain moneyline, Mikel Merino as an Anytime Goalscorer and Both Teams To Score: Yes.
Spain Over 1.5 Total Away Goals: Spain have hit 2+ goals in every one of their four most recent outings (UEFA Nations League A), and Czechia are without Šulc and Hranáč.
Spain Moneyline: The standings leaders face the bottom side, and the gap in quality runs from Pedri all the way through to Ferran Torres. This leg is the backbone.
Mikel Merino Anytime Goalscorer: He has scored in 2 of his last 3 appearances (UEFA Nations League A), and his bench brace against Croatia proves he does not need to start.
Both Teams To Score: Yes adds price to the parlay. Spain's scoring record supports their side of it, while Czechia's case rests on Ladislav Krejčí returning to the squad. It is the riskiest leg.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Czechia vs Spain Talking Points
Spain's run is the headline. Under head coach Luis de la Fuente, they are unbeaten in 42 consecutive games in normal time, and a positive result in Prague would secure first place before they meet England. For Czechia, the stakes point the other way. They are already out of contention at the top and staring at relegation to League B, and the market prices them at +1233 (Polymarket) for the upset. That price looks about right to us.
Czechia vs Spain Predictions FAQs
When is the Czechia vs Spain UEFA Nations League A game?
The game kicks off at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
Where is Czechia vs Spain being played?
The game is played at epet ARENA.
Which Spain players are listed as injured for Czechia vs Spain?
Dani Olmo, Ander Barrenetxea, Lamine Yamal and Rodri are listed as injured for Spain.
Which betting markets are listed for Czechia vs Spain?
The listed markets are Moneyline, Total Goals Over/Under and Both Teams To Score.
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