Spain vs Czech Republic — match summary
Europe · UEFA Nations League · kick-off 4 Oct 2026 01:45
Full time · score 3-1
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Spain 74 · Czech Republic 19
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Spain 59 · Czech Republic 33
Shots on target 10-2 · corners 5-0 · possession 70-30
NextGOAL tip: Spain -2.75 · 2 stars
Spain host Czech Republic in the UEFA Nations League, and the picture that is clear from the start is that the home side will dominate the ball and squeeze the other side into defending deep, then look for the occasional counterattack. Spain come into this match on a two-match winning run in this competition, and in their last 10 matches in all competitions they average 62.8% possession along with 6.6 shots on target per game. Meanwhile, Czech Republic's recent form is still poor after losing three in a row, and in their last 10 matches they average only 46.5% possession while conceding 4.78 shots on target per game. The condition of the two sides is therefore clearly different, both in terms of the quality of their attacking play and the stability of their defence. The game is likely to take the shape of the home side passing the ball around mainly in the opponent's half and waiting for the moment to break through Czech Republic's deep defensive block. If the home side score early, the game will open up even more and there is a chance it ends with a clear margin. What to watch after kick-off is how long Czech Republic can cope with the home side's sustained attacking phases.