Liam Duckstein
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Czechia host England in the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday 29 September 2026, and our predicted lineups for this one lean heavily on how unusually settled both squads looked in their most recent outings. Neither camp shows much rotation in the sample available, so the expected XIs below are built almost entirely around continuity rather than guesswork about changes. That consistency is the story of this preview as much as any individual selection.
Predicted Czechia Line-up
Santi Denia’s side is projected in a 4-2-3-1, which lines up with the coach’s own preferred formation, and the shape reflects a group that has barely shuffled between matches. This is a settled side – 11 of the projected XI started their last match – which is about as strong a signal of continuity as the data allows. Lukáš Horníček and Robin Hranáč both head the list as players who started that most recent game and look set to do so again, though it is worth stressing this comes from a single reference fixture rather than a longer trend.
Czechia predicted XI: Lukáš Horníček; Robin Hranáč, Vladimír Coufal, Stepan Chaloupek, Jiri Slama; Michal Sadílek, Adam Karabec, Lukáš Červ, Lukas Ambros, Pavel Šulc; Adam Hložek
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 16 | Lukáš Horníček | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 4 | Robin Hranáč | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 5 | Vladimír Coufal | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 6 | Stepan Chaloupek | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| D | 20 | Jiri Slama | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 8 | Michal Sadílek | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 9 | Adam Karabec | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 12 | Lukáš Červ | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 13 | Lukas Ambros | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| M | 15 | Pavel Šulc | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| F | 10 | Adam Hložek | 1/1 | 1/1 |
England Predicted Lineup
Thomas Tuchel’s England are likewise expected in a 4-2-3-1, again matching the coach’s stated preference, and the projected XI mirrors almost exactly the group that finished the last fixture. Much like their hosts, this is a settled side – 11 of the projected XI started their last match – leaving little room to read rotation into the selection. James Trafford and Marc Guehi are the two names at the top of the sheet whose recent involvement stands out simply because every outfield slot from that last game repeats here.
England predicted XI: James Trafford; Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Jarell Quansah, Nico O’Reilly; Bukayo Saka, Jude Bellingham, Anthony Gordon, Myles Lewis-Skelly, Elliot Anderson; Harry Kane
| Line | # | Player | Starts in last 1 | Last 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | James Trafford | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| D | Marc Guehi | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| D | Ezri Konsa | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| D | Jarell Quansah | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| D | Nico O’Reilly | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | Bukayo Saka | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | Jude Bellingham | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | Anthony Gordon | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | Myles Lewis-Skelly | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| M | Elliot Anderson | 1/1 | 1/1 | |
| F | Harry Kane | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Team News: Who Is Out
For Czechia, no absentees are recorded in the data, so Denia’s team news heading into this one is clean across every line of the pitch. With no forced changes to plan around, any adjustment to the expected XI would be tactical rather than injury-driven, and options such as Matěj Kovář and Martin Vitik remain available among the unused substitutes if the coach wants fresh legs.
England’s team news is the same story: no absentees are recorded in the data, meaning Tuchel has a fully available group to choose from for this trip. Should he want to freshen the side, the bench includes recognisable depth such as Jordan Pickford and Trent Alexander-Arnold, though neither has featured in the matches used for this projection.
How We Predict These XIs
Each expected XI here is built from that side’s most recent completed line-ups – one apiece in this case – with more recent matches weighted more heavily than older ones when patterns exist. Any player confirmed injured or suspended is removed before the projection is drawn up. Because only a single match feeds each side’s data here, both projections should be treated as tentative rather than settled, and they will be revisited once the official teams are confirmed.
Read Also: Czech Republic vs England Prediction: 29.09.2026 UEFA Nations League
FAQ
What formation are Czechia and England expected to play?
Both sides are projected in a 4-2-3-1, which matches the stated preferred formation of each head coach, Santi Denia and Thomas Tuchel.
Who is predicted to start in goal for Czechia vs England?
Lukáš Horníček is projected to start in goal for Czechia, with James Trafford expected between the posts for England, both based on their most recent starts.
Is anyone unavailable for Czechia vs England?
No absentees are recorded in the data for either Czechia or England ahead of this fixture.
When do Czechia and England kick off?
The UEFA Nations League match between Czechia and England kicks off on Tuesday 29 September 2026.