Spain v Czechia: probable line-ups for Nations League clash

Spain will begin their third Nations League group-stage match against Czechia as clear favourites when the teams meet on Saturday, 3 October 2026.

The fixture will kick off at 18:45 GMT, with Spain hosting a Czechia side preparing for the first match of Santi Denia’s tenure as head coach. The game forms part of the third round of Nations League matches.

Spain

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente is expected to rely on the squad that became world champions in July. Fermin Lopez and Dean Huijsen are back in contention, while forward Roberto Fernandez has received his first call-up.

Gavi remains unavailable for selection. Marcos Llorente, meanwhile, has announced his retirement from international football.

Spain’s likely starting XI is:

Goalkeeper: Unai Simon

Defenders: Marc Pubill, Pau Cubarsi, A. Laporte, M. Cucurella

Midfielders: Dani Olmo, Rodri, Fabien

Forwards: Lamine Yamal, M. Oyarzabal, Alex Baena

The attacking group includes Lamine Yamal, M. Oyarzabal and Alex Baena, with Dani Olmo and Rodri expected to feature in midfield.

Czechia

The match will mark the start of Santi Denia’s time in charge of Czechia. The new coach has included three midfielders who have not previously featured in the squad: Lukas Ambros, Roman Macek and Matej Radosta.

Adam Hlozek is expected to be one of Czechia’s main attacking threats. He is listed as the team’s lone forward in the probable line-up.

Czechia’s projected XI is:

Goalkeeper: Matej Kovar

Defenders: S. Chaloupek, L. Krejci, Robin Hranac, V. Coufal

Midfielders: Lukas Cerv, Lukas Ambros, Michal Sadilek, Adam Karabec, M. Radosta

Forward: Adam Hlozek

The midfield is expected to include new call-up Lukas Ambros alongside Lukas Cerv, Michal Sadilek, Adam Karabec and M. Radosta.

The betting odds listed by 1xbet put Spain at 1.05 to win. A draw is priced at 7.70, while a Czechia victory is valued at 20.00.