Czechia vs England: UEFA Nations League 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 28 September 2026 at 14:01 UTC
Date of last modification: 28 September 2026 at 14:01 UTC
Match Preview
Czechia host England in round 2 of the UEFA Nations League on 29 September 2026. England enter the match in third place with a 54% win probability, while Czechia sit fourth with a 23% win probability and identical 23% draw probability.
Recent Form and Standings
Both sides recorded losses in their last 5 matches, leaving Czechia in position 4 and England in position 3. Form index ratings stand at 11 for Czechia and 28 for England, highlighting challenges for both squads.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
The numbers show 0.67 expected goals for Czechia against 1.3 for England. England hold an attacking index of 94 compared to Czechia's 60, while defending indices sit at 78 for England and 55 for Czechia.
Head-to-Head Record
Historical data shows 63% win history for England and 38% for Czechia. Data reliability is marked at 41% for both participants in this UEFA Nations League encounter.
Statistical Indicators
A statistical lean indicates a draw or England win as the lower-risk option. The goal data points to more than 0.5 goals overall. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
Expected Lineups
Czechia4-2-3-1
- 16Lukáš Horníček
- 5Vladimír Coufal
- 4Robin Hranáč
- 6Štěpán Chaloupek
- 20Jiří Sláma
- 12Lukáš Červ
- 8Michal Sadílek
- 9Adam Karabec
- 15Pavel Šulc
- 13Lukáš Ambros
- 10Adam Hložek
England4-2-3-1
- 13James Trafford
- 22Jarell Quansah
- 5Ezri Konsa
- 6Marc Guéhi
- 3Nico O'Reilly
- 4Alex Scott
- 8Elliot Anderson
- 7Bukayo Saka
- 10Jude Bellingham
- 11Anthony Gordon
- 9Harry Kane
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