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Czechia vs England UEFA Nations League Tips & Prediction - England to win high-scoring Nations League clash

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Last updated: Tue 29 Sep 2026 03:37

England are tipped to secure an away victory against Czechia in what promises to be a high-scoring UEFA Nations League encounter. While Czechia struggle for form and are hampered by injuries, their attacking threat—especially from set pieces—means they should get on the scoresheet. England's offensive firepower, led by in-form winger Anthony Gordon, is expected to make the difference. Main betting suggestions include England to win, both teams to score, and over 2.5 goals, with Chaloupek a notable threat from defense for Czechia. Expect open football and scoring opportunities for both sides.

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  • Czechia vs England predictions for Tuesday's Nations League game
  • Both teams struggling defensively, goals tipped for this one
  • England should have too much firepower up front; Gordon tipped to score again
  • The game is scheduled for kick off at 4.45am AEST on Wednesday September 30
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Czechia vs England UEFA Nations League Tips & Prediction


Hunting some value in this Nations League contest, with England tipped for an away win over Czechia in what should be a high-scoring affair. The hosts can score in defeat in Prague, with England winger Anthony Gordon and Czechia defender Stepan Chaloupek offering good prices to find the back of the net.

England are looking threatening going forward, but continue to leak goals at the back, while Czechia are yet to win a single competitive game inside normal time in 2026 and are still working through combinations amid some injuries and a change in manager post-World Cup.

The Three Lions conceded 2+ goals to Croatia, Mexico, Argentina & France at the World Cup, while they leaked three goals to Spain in their Nations League opener. Czechia meanwhile have scored in 10 of their last 11 internationals (36 total goals in that period) and can get on the scoresheet in Prague.

That points us to Over 2.5 goals for the main play here, while England and BTTS offers good value.

Gordon's pace out wide is a big point of attack for England and the Barcelona winger has now found the back of the net in his last two internationals. Meanwhile, Chaloupek offers big value - the central defender scored nine goals for Slavia Prague last season and has one of the highest xGs for a defender across Europe.

With Czechia doing most of their damage from set pieces, Chaloupek can prove a genuine threat in the air.
  • England have won 13 of their last 19 games
  • Czechia are winless in competitive games inside 90 mins this season, losing three of last four
  • Czechia have scored in 10 of their last 11 internationals, seeing 36 goals in total in that period
  • England have conceded 1+ goal in their last six games
  • Anthony Gordon has scored in his last two games for England
  • Stepan Chaloupek scored nine goals for Slavia Prague last season & has registered six shots (one goal) from nine club games this term

Czechia vs England Head To Head

England hold a 3-1 H2H advantage over Czechia, alongside one draw. This will be their first meeting since England prevailed 1-0 in 2021.

Czechia Form Analysis

It was a disappointing World Cup for Czechia, who failed to make it out of a relatively easy group featuring Mexico, South Africa and South Korea.

Czechia only managed to pick up a single point in a 1-1 draw with South Africa, leading to Santi Denia taking over as new manager.

It wasn't the ideal start for Denia as he oversaw a 2-1 defeat to Croatia in his side's Nations League opener - Czechia's first home defeat since 2022 (W16, D2).

Adam Karabec equalised for Czechia at the start of the second half, but it wasn't enough as Marco Pasalic fired home the winner for Croatia with 15 minutes remaining.

Czechia Team News

Huge injury toll for Czechia, with David Zima, David Jurasek, Matej Rynes, Tomas Vlcek, Lukas Provod, Denis Visinsky and Tomas Chory all missing the loss to Croatia. Ladislav Krejci was also a late withdrawal due to a calf problem.

Additionally, Karabec went off injured in the second half of that game, but is a chance to be cleared fit here.

Czechia Possible Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Lukas Hornicek; Vladimir Coufal, Robin Hranac, Stepan Chaloupek, Jiri Slama; Michal Sadilek, Lukas Cerv; Lukas Ambros, Pavel Sulc, Adam Karabec; Adam Hlozek

England Form Analysis

After bowing out of the World Cup in the semi-finals against Argentina following a tactical disasterclass from Thomas Tuchel, the Three Lions were left to rue another defeat from a winning position in their Nations League opener against Spain.

Goals from Gordon and Harry Kane gave England the lead, but the latter missed a penalty and Spain took advantage of more defensive mishaps from Tuchel's side to stage a superb comeback, with goals from Lamine Yamal, Alex Baena and Mikel Oyarzabal handing the World Cup champions a 3-2 triumph.

Man City defenders Nico O'Reilly and Marc Guehi both made crucial mistakes that led to goals, fuelling fire that their club's guilty verdict on 114 financial charges affected the pair ahead of the game.

England Team News

Trent Alexander-Arnold could come into England's defence for Jarell Quansah, while Lewis Hall is also a chance to feature.

England Possible Starting XI (4-2-3-1): James Trafford; Trent Alexander-Arnold, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Lewis Hall; Elliot Anderson, Jude Bellingham; Bukayo Saka, Morgan Gibbs-White, Anthony Gordon; Harry Kane

Verdict

Goals are expected, with England condemning Czechia to another defeat at home.

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