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Czech Republic will welcome Spain to Pragues Letna Hill for their UEFA Nations League clash on Thursday.
The hosts have lost five consecutive matches and will be eyeing their first win of the campaign.
Spain, meanwhile, will set their sights on maintaining their perfect record in the competition.
Read our Czech Republic vs Spain prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Czech Republic vs Spain key stats
- Three of Spain's last four matches have gone above the 3.5-goal line.
- Spain's last four games have all featured goals at both ends.
- Czechia have lost six of their last seven meetings with Spain.
Czech Republic vs Spain preview: Business as usual for the visitors?
Czech Republic vs Spain — Tale of the Tape
| Czech Republic | vs | Spain |
|---|---|---|
| 4th (Group A3) | Position | 1st (Group A3) |
| 0 | Points | 12 |
| 2 | Goals For | 12 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 5 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 4th | Home / Away Rank | 1st |
Czech Republic were beaten 3-0 by England in their last outing, extending their losing streak across all competitions to five matches.
Santi Denia's troops have lost all their UEFA Nations League group games and find themselves at the bottom of the Group A3 table.
With two matches remaining, a defeat on Thursday night will almost certainly confirm the hosts' relegation to the Nations League's second tier. They are three points behind third-placed Croatia, who occupy the relegation play-off spot.
Robin Hranac and Pavel Sulc could not make the Czechia squad for this international break due to a knee injury and a meniscus injury, respectively. Ladislav Krejci will be available after serving a suspension during their previous match against England, while reliable holding midfielder Michal Sadilek is suspended after picking up two yellow cards in previous games.
Rangers forward Ryan Don Naderi has been sensational with seven goal contributions in six appearances since the previous international break. The 23-year-old forward is expected to start up front ahead of Hoffenheim’s Adam Hlozek.
On the other hand, Spain came from behind to beat Croatia 2-1 in their last match, extending their winning streak across all competitions to 11 fixtures.
With a perfect four wins from four, La Roja are leading the Group A3 standings, three points above second-placed England.
Although Luis De La Fuente's men are guaranteed a place in the play-offs, they could potentially secure the top spot in the group, depending on the outcome of England's clash with Croatia.
The world champions will be without Rodri (hamstring), Dani Olmo (thigh), Lamine Yamal (knee) striker Mikel Oyarzabal (illness). However, Yamal and Oyarzabal are expected to be available for Sunday's clash with England.
Ferran Torres is a strong candidate to start up front; Fermin Lopez and Alex Baena should also start, although both players are one booking away from missing Spain's last group game against England. In the absence of Rodri, Pedri will partner Fabian Ruiz deep in midfield.
Spain have an excellent track record against Czechia, as they were victorious in the last two clashes between these outfits and have never lost to their hosts (W6, D2).
Czech Republic vs Spain form guide & betting tips
| Czech Republic | vs | Spain |
|---|---|---|
L
L
L
L
|
Nations League Form |
W
W
W
W
|
| 2 | Goals For | 12 |
| 10 | Goals Against | 5 |
L
L
L
L
L
|
Form (All Comps) |
W
W
W
W
W
|
Whispers Predicts: Czech Republic 1-4 Spain
Priced at 1/4 (1.25), Spain are clearly favoured by the bookmakers ahead of this clash.
These teams are polar opposites when it comes to recent form, and considering Spain's dominance over Czechia in the past, anything other than a comfortable victory for the visitors would be surprising.
At least four goals were scored in three of Spain's last four matches, and this can be backed at 11/10 (2.10).
We also fancy BTTS – Yes at 21/20 (2.05), as was the case in the visiting team's last four fixtures.
> Over 3.5 total goals at 11/10 (2.10) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 21/20 (2.05) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Spain at 1/4 (1.25) | Likelihood: Probable
> Spain & BTTS – Yes at 33/20 (2.65) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-4 at 14/1 (15.00) | Likelihood: Outsider