Spain vs England Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds
Spain vs England game preview with probable lineups, our prediction, current odds and picks, plus a Same Game Parlay angle for this Nations League clash.
Jade Griffiths - November 15, 2026, 10:52 AM EST
6 minutesSpain vs England Game Preview
Competition | UEFA Nations League |
|---|---|
Game Date | Sunday, November 15, 2026 |
Game Time | 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Riyadh Air Metropolitano |
Spain and England meet with first place in the UEFA Nations League A standings on the line. Both teams bring serious attacking talent into a winner-takes-all matchup.
Spain sit top with a perfect 15 points and need only a tie to finish first. The reigning world champions also bring a run of 12 straight international wins.
England sit second on 12 points and have already locked up a top-two spot. A tie does them no good, though. Only a win lifts the visitors above Spain.
History leans Spain's way too. Spain own the head-to-head with four wins against England's one, and one more meeting ended level.
Spain vs England Recent Results
Spain cruised to a 2-0 road win over a struggling Czechia side in midweek after Ladislav Krejčí's red card swung things their way. Lamine Yamal is the spark. In UEFA Nations League A play, he has found the net in 3 of his past 4 outings, and he is set to start on the right.
England beat Croatia on Thursday, and Harry Kane marked his record-breaking 126th cap with a goal. Kane has a goal in every one of his 5 most recent UEFA Nations League A showings. With Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers backing him up, this England attack carries a real threat.
Spain vs England Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Spain: Dani Olmo (Injured/out), Ander Barrenetxea (Injured/out), Rodri (Injured/out)
England: Bukayo Saka (Injured/out), Marc Guéhi (Injured/out), Djed Spence (Injured/out), Ezri Konsa (Injured/out)
Spain
Lamine Yamal is expected to play the full game and should replace Yeremy Pino on the right side of the front three. Luis De La Fuente could also recall Marc Pubill and Pedri. Rodri, Dani Olmo and Ander Barrenetxea are all sidelined.
England
England could stick with the same starting XI that faced Croatia, which makes them the easier half of the Spain vs England lineups to read. Harry Kane will start after his record-breaking 126th appearance on Thursday. Bukayo Saka, Marc Guéhi, Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa are all out.
Spain vs England Predicted Lineup
Spain
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Unai Simón; Marc Pubill, Pau Cubarsí, Dean Huijsen, Marc Cucurella; Pedri, Fabián Ruiz; Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Álex Baena; Ferran Torres (probable XI)
England
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Jordan Pickford; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Dan Burn, Lewis Hall; Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice; Morgan Rogers, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane (probable XI)
Spain vs England Key Stats & Game Facts
- Spain have scored 2+ goals in 3 out of 3 games vs England (UEFA Nations League A).
- England have received 3+ cards in 3 of their last 3 games vs Spain (UEFA Nations League A).
- Harry Kane has recorded 2+ shots on target in 4 of his last 4 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).
- Anthony Gordon has scored in 3 of his last 4 appearances (UEFA Nations League A).
Spain vs England Prediction & Best Picks
Our Prediction
Our Spain vs England prediction is a 2-1 win for Spain. Lamine Yamal is back for the full game on the right, and that gives Spain enough attacking quality to break down an England back line missing Marc Guéhi and Ezri Konsa. Kane can get England on the board, but Spain have the edge. Spain hold the shortest moneyline price at +102 (Polymarket).
Best Picks
Spain in the Moneyline market. Spain only need a tie to finish top, but this team has not been playing for ties. With Yamal back and England's back line short on bodies, Spain to win outright leads off our Spain vs England best picks.
Over 2.5 Goals in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Spain have seen over 2.5 goals in their last 5 games against England in all competitions, and our projected scoreline clears the line. Neither attack is short on finishers, so this one should stay open.
Spain vs England Same Game Parlay
Our Spain vs England Same Game Parlay picks lean on England's attack: Harry Kane to score, the visitors to find the net more than once, and Jude Bellingham to test the goalkeeper.
Harry Kane in the Anytime Goalscorer market. He has scored in 5 out of his past 5 UEFA Nations League A games, and he starts again after his record-breaking cap.
England Over 1.5 in the Total Away Goals market. This line has landed in 5 of the last 5, and with Kane, Anthony Gordon and Morgan Rogers all in the probable XI, England have the firepower.
Jude Bellingham Over 0.5 in the Player Shots On Target market. Bellingham has hit the target at least once in each of his previous 5 UEFA Nations League A games.
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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.
Spain vs England Talking Points
Spain bring a 43-game unbeaten run inside regulation across all competitions into this one, and the absences hit both teams. Spain are without Rodri and Dani Olmo in midfield, while England miss Bukayo Saka's threat out wide. The Spain vs England betting odds have England as the outsider at +264 (Polymarket). Only a win is good enough for England, so expect them to push numbers forward and leave space for Yamal to attack.
Spain vs England Predictions FAQs
When is the Spain vs England UEFA Nations League game?
The game is on Sunday, November 15, 2026, with kickoff at 2:45 PM ET / 11:45 AM PT.
Where is Spain vs England being played?
The game is being played at Riyadh Air Metropolitano.
What formations are expected for Spain and England?
Spain are expected to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, and England are also expected to use a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Which players are injured for Spain and England?
For Spain, Dani Olmo, Ander Barrenetxea and Rodri are listed as injured. For England, Bukayo Saka, Marc Guéhi, Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa are listed as injured.
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