England reached the World Cup semi-finals, but were then comprehensively beaten by Argentina. However, they defeated France 6-4 to finish third. They began the autumn campaign against Spain. Despite taking the lead, they somehow ended up losing. After that, they comfortably defeated their current opponents 3-1 away from home. Another away fixture followed, this time against Croatia, where they put on a spectacular show and ran out 7-0 winners.
Czechia also made it to the World Cup through the spring play-offs, recording a 2-2 draw before winning the penalty shootout. However, at the tournament they managed only a draw with South Africa and suffered two defeats. They began the current campaign against Croatia, losing 1-2. Then, when they hosted Kane and company against Spain, they also found the net, but it was merely a consolation goal as they went down 1-4.
England are currently scoring an average of 2.7 goals per game while conceding 1.3. Schick and company are finding the net just 1.3 times per match, while allowing opponents to score 1.9 goals on average.
Previous matches: England vs Czechia
Before the current round, England had recorded three wins and one defeat in five meetings.
Everything seems clear here; the only question is how convincingly the hosts will win. We are backing them with a “-2 goals” handicap (odds – 1.67).
England vs Czechia: key statistics and trends
England have won seven of their last nine matches
Both teams have scored in 60% of England’s matches, with an average total of 4.0 goals per game
Czechia have lost five of their last six matches
Both teams have scored in 80% of Czechia’s matches, with an average total of 3.2 goals per game
England vs Czechia: possible starting lineups
England play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Pickford — Alexander-Arnold, Branthwaite, Chalobah, Hall — Lewis-Skelly, Anderson — Saka, Rogers, Eze — Kane. O’Riley is also ruled out.
Czechia play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kinský — Sáček, Chaloupek, Vitík, Sláma — Král, Sadílek — Radosta, Šulc, Lingr — Hložek. Krejčí is suspended, while Coufal is doubtful.
