Czech Republic vs England Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Czech Republic vs England Match Summary

The Fortuna Arena hosts a tasty international night as the Czech Republic take on England, both sides chasing their first points of this UEFA Nations League A campaign after opening-round defeats.

The home side arrive stinging from a 2-1 loss to Croatia in Prague, a fourth outing without a win. They will fancy their attacking spark can trouble a shaky visiting backline.

England, meanwhile, threw away a 2-1 half-time lead against world champions Spain at Wembley, eventually beaten 3-2. The visitors are still heavy favourites and will expect to bounce back on the road.

The pair have met four times down the years, with England edging it two wins to one and a single draw. Both teams badly need points to steady this Czech Republic vs England prediction.

Czech Republic vs England Form

The home side are in a tough spell, winless in four international outings and now sitting bottom of the group after that 2-1 defeat to Croatia. Adam Karabec did drag them level after the break before a late Croatian strike, so there is fight in this team. Adam Hlozek carries their main threat in front of goal, but the engine room needs to click quickly.

England looked dangerous going forward against Spain, leading 2-1 at the break before falling apart after the interval in a 3-2 loss. Harry Kane remains the talisman and penalty taker, with Jude Bellingham pulling the strings behind him. The Three Lions will back their quality on the road, but that second-half collapse at Wembley shows the away side must tighten up defensively here.

Czech Republic vs England Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Czech Republic: D. Zima (Injured/out), T. Holes (Injured/out), A. Karabec (Injured/doubtful)

England: D. Burn (Injured/out), D. Henderson (Injured/out), J. Stones (Injured/out), M. Rashford (Injured/out), N. O'Reilly (Injured/out), E. Konsa (Injured/doubtful)

Czech Republic

The hosts will run the rule over Adam Karabec after he took a knock in the Croatia defeat, and if he cannot make it Martin Subert is expected to step in. Dominik Zima and Tomas Holes are both sidelined through injury, leaving the home side a little light in key areas for this fixture.

England

Lewis Hall sat out the Spain clash and faces a fitness check before this one. James Trafford started in goal on Saturday, but Jordan Pickford could take over here. Alex Scott, James Garner and Morgan Rogers may all be recalled. Nico O'Reilly is confirmed out, while Ezri Konsa is doubtful.

Czech Republic vs England Predicted Lineup

Czech Republic

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Hornícek; Coufal, Hranác, Chaloupek, Sláma; Cerv, Sadílek; Ambros, Sulc, Subert; Hlozek

England

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Pickford; Quansah, Guéhi, Branthwaite, Hall; Garner, Scott; Saka, Bellingham, Rogers; Kane

Czech Republic vs England Key Stats & Match Facts

• England have won two of the four previous meetings between these nations, with one draw and one Czech Republic win across those fixtures.
• England have landed the win market in 8 of their last 10 matches against all opponents.
• The Czech Republic have won just 2 of their last 10 matches against all opponents.

Czech Republic vs England Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: The quality gap is clear here and we back the visitors to make it count on the road. England were undone by their own second-half wobble against Spain, but against a home side winless in four they have the firepower through Kane and Bellingham to control this one. Our prediction is a comfortable 2-0 away win for England.

Best Bets

England to win. The visitors have landed the win market in 8 of their last 10 outings, and against a Czech side who have won just twice in their last 10, the class difference should tell despite that Wembley setback.

No, both teams to score. With England expected to boss this fixture and the home side struggling in front of goal during a four-match winless run, backing the visitors to keep a clean sheet reads as the smarter play. This sits neatly alongside our 2-0 call.

Czech Republic vs England Bet Builder

Our four-leg bet builder leans on England's quality: the visitors to win, Harry Kane anytime goalscorer, no both teams to score, and Lukas Cerv carded in the engine room midfield battle.

England to win is the foundation. They have taken the win market in 8 of their last 10 matches, and this Czech side have managed just two wins in the same span.

Harry Kane anytime goalscorer makes plenty of sense. He leads the line as England's primary attacking threat and takes the penalties, so he is the obvious man to find the net here.

No both teams to score fits our reading of the game. England's setup should keep a stubborn Czech attack that is misfiring off the scoresheet entirely.

Lukas Cerv with a card rounds it off. He operates in a combative central midfield role where he will be chasing England's runners across the pitch, giving him high card potential in a physical battle.

At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 12/1 and the shortest price available elsewhere is 19/2. That is a difference in potential winnings of R25 on a R10 stake from top price to bottom.

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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.

Czech Republic vs England Talking Points

There is a real South African angle to this Czech side. Back in June, the Czech Republic were held to a 1-1 draw by Bafana Bafana in the World Cup group stage in Atlanta, Michal Sadílek striking first before Teboho Mokoena levelled from the spot with 83 minutes gone. Sadílek is again in the frame to start here, so local supporters will keep an eye on a man Bafana already know how to handle. For the hosts, this is a rebuild under a new project after a disappointing World Cup, and only points will settle the nerves against England's evident class.

Czech Republic vs England Predictions FAQs

When is the Czech Republic vs England UEFA Nations League game?

The match takes place on Tuesday 29 September 2026, kicking off at 20:45 SAST.

Where is Czech Republic vs England being played?

The match is being played at Fortuna Arena.

Where can I watch Czech Republic vs England?

The match will be broadcast live on ITV 1 in the UK.

What is the latest team news for Czech Republic vs England?

Czechia are monitoring Adam Karabec following a knock, while D. Zima and T. Holes are sidelined with injuries. England are without Nico O'Reilly, J. Stones and M. Rashford, with Lewis Hall and Ezri Konsa facing fitness checks.

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