England have conceded 13 goals in six matches: prediction for Czech Republic — England
The UEFA Nations League second-round match between the Czech Republic and England will take place on September 29 at Fortuna Arena in Prague. Both teams began the tournament with defeats: the Czech Republic lost 1-2 to Croatia, while England were beaten 2-3 by Spain in a high-scoring encounter.
Czech Republic: third defeat in four matches
Santi Denia's debut at the helm of the national team ended in disappointment. The Czech Republic lost 1-2 to Croatia, with the visitors registering 16 shots to the hosts' five, while Adam Karabec scored the Czechs' only goal.
Overall, the team have won just two of their eight matches in 2026, with both victories coming in friendlies against Kosovo and Guatemala. Numerous injuries remain an additional concern, while Karabec's involvement after suffering an injury in the opening round is in doubt.
England: attack works, but the defence is faltering
Thomas Tuchel's side took the lead twice against Spain thanks to goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, but ultimately lost 2-3. England have now suffered two defeats in their last three matches.
The visitors' main problem is their defence. England have failed to keep a clean sheet in six consecutive matches and have conceded 13 goals during that run. At the same time, their attacking potential remains high: the team have scored 16 goals in their last six games.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- The Czech Republic have lost three of their last four matches.
- England have conceded in six consecutive matches.
- The last meeting between these national teams in Prague ended in a 2-1 victory for the Czech Republic in 2019.
The visitors can respond with a convincing win: prediction for Czech Republic — England
England's defence is far from perfect right now, but their recent opponents have all been top-level teams — Argentina, France and Spain. This time, Tuchel's side will face the Czech Republic, who are also going through a difficult spell and will head into the match with serious squad absences.
The visitors have a clear advantage in terms of squad depth and attacking quality. If England can reduce the number of mistakes in front of their own goal, Kane, Saka, Bellingham and Gordon are capable of making it a very difficult evening for the hosts.
