Spain Takes On Czechia in Nations League: Bold Predictions, Key Lineups, and What to Expect

Spain looks to continue its remarkable winning run as it hosts Czechia at the Estadio Carlos Tartiere in the UEFA Nations League this Saturday.

La Roja will take the field in Oviedo on the back of nine consecutive victories across all competitions, including two Nations League wins over England and Croatia. The world champions edged past the Three Lions in a five-goal contest before dismantling Slaven Bilić's side 4–1.

Another victory looks certain for Luis de la Fuente's formidable side, with Czechia unlikely to pose a serious threat. Having lost both of their Nations League fixtures so far, the visitors' winless run is expected to stretch to six consecutive matches this weekend.

Despite Czechia's poor record in this matchup, they did manage to avoid defeat in the most recent encounter during the 2022–23 Nations League. Spain was forced to come from behind twice in a 2–2 draw in Prague, needing a late equalizer to salvage a point.

Spain vs. Czechia Score Prediction

Spain Eases to Yet Another Win

Is there anyone capable of stopping Spain at the moment? Judging by their opening two Nations League performances, the answer is a clear no—and Czechia looks highly unlikely to become the first team since March 2024 to hand the Iberians a defeat.

De la Fuente's squad is firing on all cylinders, from a disciplined defensive unit and composed midfield to a Lamine Yamal-led attack. They are expected to collect three more points against Czechia, further consolidating their lead at the top of Group 3 in League A.

Czechia will be bracing for a tough outing and hoping to leave Oviedo with their dignity intact. The only real question is by how many goals Spain will win.

Prediction: Spain 3–0 Czechia

Spain Predicted Lineup vs. Czechia

De la Fuente rotated five players against Croatia, but several of those who were rested are expected to return to the starting XI against Czechia.

Aymeric Laporte is anticipated to reclaim his defensive spot alongside Pau Cubarsí, while Rodri could be reinstated and Pedri brought in as part of the midfield double pivot. Up front, Ferran Torres, Nico Williams, and Dani Olmo are all in line for recalls.

Yamal will once again cause problems down Spain's right flank, linking up with Marc Pubill—who netted his first international goal against Croatia.

The likes of Álex Baena, Mikel Oyarzabal, and Fermín López could prove influential from the substitutes' bench.

Spain predicted lineup vs. Czechia (4-2-3-1): Simón; Pubill, Cubarsí, Laporte, Cucurella; Rodri, Pedri; Yamal, Olmo, Williams; Ferran.

Czechia Predicted Lineup vs. Spain

Czechia manager Santi Denia, formerly the Spain U-21 head coach, will be missing Pavel Šulc due to suspension after his red card against England in their last outing. Adam Karabec is also a concern after picking up an injury in that same match against the Three Lions.

Alex Král could slot into midfield in place of Šulc, taking on a deeper role to help contain Spain's attacking threat. Karabec may be replaced by Ondřej Lingr on the left wing.

Vladimír Coufal is uncertain to feature at right back after sitting out the England defeat with a knock.

With Patrik Schick having retired following the World Cup, Adam Hložek faces the burden of filling the goalscoring void. The Hoffenheim striker has managed just five goals in 48 appearances for the national side.

Czechia predicted lineup vs. Spain (4-3-3): Kovár; Chaloupek, Hranáč, Krejčí, Sláma; Král, Sadílek, Červ; Ambros, Hložek, Lingr.

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