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Thomas Tuchel faces defensive pressure ahead of England match in Prague

England and Czechia look to bounce back in the Nations League after losing their opening group matches.

Written by the BettingEdgeHub desk, 29 September 2026

Both England and Czechia started their Group A3 campaigns with defeats. England lost three to two against Spain after giving up an early lead. Czechia fell two to one to Croatia following a strong performance from Luka Modric. Both teams currently sit on zero points and need a win.

Match odds and market expectations

Punters looking at the match odds will find England priced as clear favourites to bounce back. Bookmakers give England a sixty eight point eight percent chance of victory in Prague. A draw sits at an eighteen point seven percent probability, while Czechia enters as massive outsiders with just a twelve point four percent chance to win. Historical data shows England have only lost one of their last nine meetings against this opponent, though that lone defeat came during their most recent visit in October twenty nineteen.

Fixing the leaky defence

Manager Thomas Tuchel needs to address serious defensive issues after a shaky run at the back. England have conceded thirteen goals across their last six matches, which is nearly double the amount they allowed in the first seventeen games under Tuchel. Defensive errors proved costly against Spain, resulting in goals for the opposition and raising concerns for punters backing a clean sheet. Punters might want to consider both teams to score markets given this recent defensive vulnerability.

Attacking strengths remain

While the defence struggles, the attacking side of the pitch continues to deliver strong performances. Jude Bellingham remains a vital player for the squad after assisting the opening goal and winning a penalty in the last outing. This offensive power keeps England short in the match winner market despite their recent defensive struggles.