The Young Lions secured an easy 2-0 win over Czechia U21 in their last clash.
The Czech Republic national under-21 football team are all set to go head-to-head against the England national under-21 football team in the group stage fixture of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 edition. The contest between the two sides will take place at the MOL Arena.
Czechia U21 are coming in after facing a defeat against the Norway U21 side in their last fixture. It was a fault of poor defence by the Czechia national under-21 football team. But as it is going to be a high-stakes UEFA Euro U21 competition game, they will be looking to make a strong comeback. It is not going to be an easy fixture for them.
The England national under-21 football team have a positive record against the Czechia U21 side, which is going to be a confidence booster for the Young Lions. The Englishmen will be looking for a positive start in the European competition. England U21 are coming in after securing a win against Portugal.
Kick-off:
- Location: Dunajská Streda, Slovakia
- Stadium: MOL Arena
- Date: Friday, June 13
- Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST [Thursday, June 12: 20:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT]
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: Not in use
Form:
Czechia U21: W-W-W-D-L
England U21: W-D-D-L-W
Players to Watch
Vaclav Sejk (Czechia U21)
Vaclav Sejk has played an important role for the Czechia national under-21 football team. He did well in the UEFA Euro U21 qualification round as well. Sejk will once again lead the attacking front for his side.
He will be looking to score a goal or two to help his side stand a chance against the Young Lions.
Harvey Elliott (England U21)
Harvey Elliott has scored seven goals in the last seven games for the England national under-21 football team. He is going to play a crucial role for the Young Lions here as he can control the midfield well and can surely score some goals. The 22-year-old Liverpool star will be looking to help his side to a positive start here.
Match Facts
- England U21 have won all of their last four matches against the Czechia U21.
- Czechia U21 have won three of their last five games.
- The Young Lions have only been able to win two of their last five matches.
Czechia U21 vs England U21: Betting Tips and Odds
- England U21 to win
- Ethan Nwaneri to score
- Goals over 3.5
Injury and Team News
Jan Paluska might miss out for Czechia U21 due to a lack of fitness.
England U21 have all of their last squad members fit and ready to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 5
Czechia U21 won: 1
England U21 won: 4
Draws: 0
Predicted Lineups
Czechia U21 predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)
Hornicek (GK); Chaloupek, Prebsl, Spacil; Suchomel, Langhamer, Vydra, Visinsky; Karabec, Fila; Sejk
England U21 predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Beadle (GK); Gray, Cresswell, Quansah, Iling-Junior; Hinshelwood, Hackney, Bellingham, Elliott; Nwaneri, Hutchinson
Match Prediction
The Young Lions have maintained some positive outcomes against Czechia U21 and will be looking to continue that. The England national under-21 football team are likely to secure a win in the UEFA Euro U21 2025 fixture against the Czechia under-21 football team.
Prediction: Czechia U21 1-3 England U21
Telecast Details
India: Fancode
Slovakia: STVR Sport online
UK: Channel 4
USA: Disney+, ViX
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