Czechia vs England
England stroll past Czechia with Kane and Gordon strikes
Two second-half goals secure a comfortable win for England in Prague.
England overturned expectations with a 2-0 victory over Czechia in the UEFA Nations League. Andy Gordon opened the scoring just after the break, setting the tone for Harry Kane to double the lead midway through the second half. This result defied Fipster's low-confidence prediction of a Czechia win, proving the visitors' superiority on the night.
Outcome probability
This League A fixture between Czechia and England promises a closely fought contest, with both sides eager to claim vital points early in the campaign.
Match factors
Czechia's key attacker in form
A. Karabec scored and rated 7.3 in last match, showing attacking threat
England's attacking duo performing well
H. Kane scored and J. Bellingham assisted in last match, both highly rated
England's midfield creativity edge
J. Bellingham's high rating and assist indicate creative advantage over Czechia
Czechia's defensive vulnerability
Czechia conceded 2 goals at home recently, indicating defensive risk vs England attack
No confirmed injuries for either team
Both teams have full squads available, no confirmed outs affecting lineups
The context
Both teams have had a tough start in this competition, each losing their opening match. Czechia have conceded twice while scoring once, and England have let in three while netting two. This sets the stage for a keenly balanced encounter as they seek to bounce back.
Key insights
- A
A. Karabec
Czechia
Scored and rated 7.3 in last match, showing key attacking threat for Czechia.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal, 7.3 rating in last game
- H
H. Kane
England
Scored in last match and remains a strong goal threat with high rating.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 goal, 7.39 rating in last game
- J
J. Bellingham
England
Provided an assist and rated 7.7, indicating creative edge in midfield.
UEFA Nations League 26/271 assist, 7.7 rating in last game
Analysis
The first half is expected to be cagey, with a 0-0 halftime scoreline likely as both teams feel each other out. Czechia's attacking midfielder A. Karabec has been in good form, scoring in their last match and rated above team average. England's attacking threat comes from H. Kane and J. Bellingham, who both impressed in their previous outing. However, Czechia's defensive vulnerabilities could be exposed by England's creative midfield, though the home side's resilience may just tip the scales.
Key facts
- 1.Czechia have played 1 match in this competition with 0 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss, scoring 1 and conceding 2 goals.
- 2.England have played 1 match in this competition with 0 wins, 0 draws, 1 loss, scoring 2 and conceding 3 goals.
- 3.The predicted halftime score is 0-0, indicating a cautious first half.
- 4.The most likely fulltime scoreline is 2-1 in favour of Czechia.
- 5.A. Karabec scored and was rated 7.3 in Czechia's last match, showing attacking threat.
- 6.H. Kane scored and J. Bellingham assisted in England's last match, both highly rated.
- 7.No confirmed injuries for either team, so full squads are expected.
Prediction
We foresee Czechia clinching a narrow 2-1 win after a tight first half. The home side's slight edge and key players' form should be enough to overcome England's challenge in what promises to be a competitive match.
Player Insights
Standout players Fipster expects to impact the match — curated highlights, not full squad lists
Home — Czechia
Away — England
The verdict
Expect a tense encounter with few goals early on, but Czechia's attacking spark and home advantage should see them edge out England by a single goal in this League A fixture.
Prediction generated 26 Sep 2026, 20:43 UTC · Fipster Model v1.162
Form as the teams went into this match — excludes this result and anything since.
Team Comparison
Season shape — attack, defence, form, clean sheets & win rate
Home vs Away comparison
Goal difference in each of the last few fixtures — above the line is a net win, below is a net loss
Season comparison
Goals scored & conceded, goal difference and clean sheets across the season
Halftime Performance
What each side does once the whistle goes for half time
Streaks
Recent-form runs — each side’s most-recent game meets in the middle
Head to Head
FIFA world ranking
Card upgrade confirmed
Šulc
Red Card
Lewis-Skelly
Yellow Card
Yellow Card
Karabec
Lewis-Skelly
Gordon
Assist: Alexander-Arnold
Sadílek
Radosta
Kane
Anderson
Kane
Saka
Červ
Hložek
Gordon
Match Statistics
Czechia
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 1M. KovářG
- 4R. HranáčD
- 5J. SlámaD
- 6Š. ChaloupekD
- 7L. KrejčíD
- 8M. SadílekM
- 9A. KarabecM
- 10A. HložekF
- 12L. ČervM
- 15P. ŠulcM
- 18M. RadostaM
Substitutes
- 2O. KričfalušiD
- 3O. ZmrzlýD
- 11D. VašulínF
- 13L. AmbrosM
- 14M. VitíkD
- 16L. HorníčekG
- 17P. BuchaM
- 19R. MacekM
- 20O. LingrM
- 21A. KrálM
- 22M. SáčekD
- 23A. KinskýG
England
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 2T. Alexander-ArnoldD
- 3L. HallD
- 6M. GuéhiD
- 7B. SakaM
- 8E. AndersonM
- 9H. KaneF
- 11A. GordonM
- 12T. ChalobahD
- 13J. TraffordG
- 16M. Lewis-SkellyM
- 17M. RogersM
Substitutes
- 1J. PickfordG
- 4A. ScottM
- 5E. KonsaD
- 10J. BellinghamM
- 14R. NgumohaF
- 15J. BranthwaiteD
- 18J. GarnerM
- 19D. Calvert-LewinF
- 20M. Gibbs-WhiteM
- 21E. EzeM
- 22J. QuansahD
- 23J. SteeleG
Czechia
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Ambros | M | 33 | 6.8 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2/2 |
| L. Krejčí | D | 90 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Král | M | 34 | 6.7 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| L. Červ | M | 80 | 6.6 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| R. Hranáč | D | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Š. Chaloupek | D | 90 | 6.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Hložek | F | 80 | 6.3 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/2 |
| M. Sadílek | M | 56 | 6.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Lingr | M | 45 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| R. Macek | M | 10 | 6.2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Karabec | M | 45 | 6.1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| M. Radosta | M | 57 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | 1 | 0/1 |
| M. Kovář | G | 90 | 6.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Vašulín | F | 10 | 5.9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Sláma | D | 90 | 5.6 | — | — | — | — | — | 1/1 |
| P. Šulc | M | 25 | 5.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — |
| O. Kričfaluši | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Sáček | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| P. Bucha | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| O. Zmrzlý | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| A. Kinský | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| L. Horníček | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Vitík | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
England
| Player | Pos | Min | Rating | G | A | Shots | SoT | Key Passes | Dribbles |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T. Alexander-Arnold | D | 90 | 8.3 | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 0/1 |
| A. Gordon | M | 81 | 8.2 | 1 | — | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1/4 |
| H. Kane | F | 71 | 7.9 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 0/1 |
| L. Hall | D | 90 | 7.7 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 1/1 |
| T. Chalobah | D | 90 | 7.5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Guéhi | D | 90 | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Trafford | G | 90 | 7.3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| M. Lewis-Skelly | M | 46 | 7.2 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — |
| E. Eze | M | 44 | 7.2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — |
| E. Anderson | M | 70 | 7.0 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
| A. Scott | M | 20 | 7.0 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| B. Saka | M | 71 | 6.9 | — | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1/1 |
| J. Bellingham | M | 19 | 6.9 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 0/1 |
| M. Gibbs-White | M | 9 | 6.8 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — |
| R. Ngumoha | F | 19 | 6.5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
| M. Rogers | M | 90 | 6.5 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 0/3 |
| J. Garner | M | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Pickford | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Branthwaite | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| D. Calvert-Lewin | F | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Steele | G | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| E. Konsa | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| J. Quansah | D | 0 | 0.0 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Prediction Q&A
- Who did Fipster predict to win Czechia vs England?
- Fipster's AI model predicted Czechia to win against England.
- What score did Fipster predict for Czechia vs England?
- Fipster predicted a final score of Czechia 2–1 England.
- What were the win probabilities for Czechia vs England?
- Fipster's model gave Czechia a 35% chance of winning, England a 32% chance, and a 33% chance of a draw.
- How confident was Fipster in this prediction?
- Fipster's model assigned this prediction 35% confidence — a low-confidence call.