Reigniting their sensational Nations League romp on Thursday night, Spain will travel to Prague when they meet the Czech Republic.
With the newly-crowned World Cup champions stealing centre stage in midweek, there are plenty of attractive Nations League betting promotions available.
Ahead of Thursday's League A battle, you can find all of the key Czech Republic vs Spain H2H stats here.
Verdict: Vladimir Coufal over 0.5 fouls
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker:Â 1xBet
Czech Republic
Starting with the hosts, while the Czech Republic might have touched down in North America over the summer in the midst of an extended flurry, Santi Denia's squad suddenly find themselves at the heart of a public nightmare. Failing to book a World Cup knockout stage ticket and remarkably putting just one-point on the board from any of their three Group A showdowns, the Representatives have rightfully come under a huge amount of scrutiny. Getting their Nations League campaign underway with a 2-1 loss at home against Croatia on September 26th, the Czech Republic sit rock-bottom of the table and are set to lose their top-flight status with a whimper. Likewise, last seen signing off September's extended international break with a routine 3-0 defeat at the hands of England last month, Denia's struggling squad have lost all of their first four Nations League appearances by an aggregate score of 10-2.
Czech Republic Team News
Returning from a long-term ankle injury that he sustained in North America over the summer, West Ham midfielder Tomas Soucek has been recalled to the Czech Republic's squad. Likewise, Viktoria Plzen's Adam Gabriel has received a first call-up since back in March 2024.
Bagging a pair of Bundesliga strikes for German outfit Hoffenheim so far this season, Adam Hlozek could be handed the chance to lead the line here. Making a permanent switch to Newcastle over the summer, Lukas Hornicek will start between the sticks on Thursday night.
Spain
As for the visitors, getting their hands on just a second World Cup crown back in July following an iconic 1-0 victory against Argentina, Spain have only continued to shatter a string of records. Rightfully gaining a fearsome reputation from across the globe, La Roja have embarked on another sensational run since opening their Nations League adventure. Getting proceedings underway with a heavyweight statement on foreign soil as they clinched a rollercoaster 3-2 win away at fellow European giants England on September 26th, Luis de la Fuente's superstar squad are rightfully regarded as the standout contender to get their hands on yet another piece of international silverware. In fact, signing off September's extended international break with a 2-1 win against Croatia last month, Spain have won all of their opening four Nations League showdowns by an aggregate score of 12-5.
Spain Team News
All dealing with respective injury issues, the Barcelona trio of Eric Garcia, Dani Olmo and former Ballon d'Or winner Rodri will not feature this month. However, returning from his own injury blow last month, Barca goalkeeper Joan Garcia has been recalled to de la Fuente's squad.
Despite enjoying a bright start to life with Premier League giants Liverpool, big-money summer recruit Victor Munoz has been overlooked by La Roja. However, enjoying what has been a breakout campaign with Italian high-flyers Como, Jacobo Ramos has received a maiden senior call-up and could feature on Thursday night.
Czech Republic vs Spain Key Factors to Consider
- When the Czech Republic and England met for their reverse Nations League showdown on October 3rd, La Roja claimed a 3-1 victory in Oviedo.
- Spain have won all of their opening four League A appearances by an aggregate score of 12-5.
- Likewise, extending on from their iconic World Cup success back in July, La Roja have remarkably won all of their previous 11 straight appearances across all competitions.
- The Czech Republic have lost each of their first four League A appearances by an aggregate score of 10-2.
- Thursday's hosts have failed to win any of their previous seven straight matchups across all formats (six defeats, one draw).
Conclusion
Two teams who certainly find the moods in their respective camps at polar opposites, it is no surprise that Spain are pencilled in as a landslide favourite on Thursday night. Already cruising their way to a Nations League knockout stage ticket and universally regarded as the standout title contender, La Roja will simply be looking to extend on their record-breaking purple patch. In fact, the newly-crowned World Cup champions have now won all of their previous 11 consecutive appearances across all competitions and they hold a fearsome reputation from across the globe.
Verdict: Vladimir Coufal over 0.5 fouls
Best Odds: 4/9
Bookmaker:Â 1xBet
