Spain vs Czechia prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
On October 3, 2026, Spain and Czechia will face each other in the third round of UEFA Nations League Division A. It is difficult to find any arguments in favor of the visitors.
Spain vs Czechia team news and expert analysis
After winning the Euros, Spain went on to win the World Cup as well. However, in the previous Nations League cycle, they lost to Portugal in the final. This time, they opened their campaign against England and won a thrilling 3-2 shootout. Against Croatia, they went one step further, cruising to a 4-1 victory.
Czechia managed to qualify for the World Cup, beating both Ireland and Denmark on penalties after 2-2 draws in the spring. However, at the tournament itself, they could only manage a draw with South Africa, while suffering defeats to South Korea and Mexico. In the Nations League, they began with a 1-2 defeat to Croatia. In the second round, they were reduced to ten men against England and suffered another loss, 0-2.
The champions have the corresponding statistics: 2.1 goals scored per game and just 0.4 conceded. Santi Denia's men now average 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded.
Previous matches: Spain vs Czechia
Spain have won five of the seven head-to-head meetings, with the other two ending in draws.
The group leaders are facing the bottom side, and they also have home advantage — we are backing the hosts to win with a "-2.5 goals" handicap (odds – 1.8).
Spain vs Czechia: key statistics and trends
- Spain have won ten of their last eleven matches, including the final against Argentina
- 30% of Spain's matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total goals per match is 2.5
- Czechia have lost four of their last five matches
- 70% of Czechia's matches feature goals from both teams, while the average total goals per match is 3.4
Spain vs Czechia: possible starting lineups
Spain play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Simon — Pubill, Cubarsi, Huijsen, Cucurella — Zubimendi, Fabian, Fermin — Yamal, Oyarzabal, Baena
Czechia play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Kovar — Hranac, Krejci, Halupek, Slama — Cerv, Kral, Sadilek — Radosta, Hlozek, Karabec. Schulz was sent off, while Karabec is doubtful
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