2021 UEFA European Under-21 Championship – Spain vs Czech Republic Preview & Prediction

Select the sports you want to hear about and TSZ will send the best previews, analysis and predictions straight to your inbox. Sign up today!

THE FACTS

When is Spain vs Czech Republic taking place? Tuesday 30^th March, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)

Where is Spain vs Czech Republic taking place? Stadion Celje, Celje

Where can I get tickets for Spain vs Czech Republic? No tickets are available as this match will be played without spectators

What television channel is Spain vs Czech Republic on? England matches will be televised live on Sky Sports but all other matches will not be televised in the UK

Where can I stream Spain vs Czech Republic? Sky Sports subscribers can stream all England matches live via Sky Go but all other matches cannot be streamed live in the UK

THE KEY STATS

• Spain have won 14 and drawn two of their last 16 U21 EURO matches (includes qualifying). Their last defeat was on MD1 at the 2019 finals vs Italy (L 3-1)
• Spain have won five and drawn one of their last five U21 EURO matches against the Czech Republic (includes qualifying)
• Spain have won 19 of their last 23 EURO final tournament matches
• Spain have kept a total of 11 clean sheets in their last 12 U21 EURO matches (includes qualifying). The only goal they conceded in this sequence was from the penalty spot
• Spain have not conceded more than one goal in any of their last 16 U21 EURO matches (includes qualifying). The last time they conceded more than once was at the 2019 finals vs Italy (L 3-1)
• Czech Republic have won only two of their last ten U21 EURO final tournament matches (W2 D3 L5)
• Czech Republic have lost only one of their last 13 U21 EURO matches (includes qualifying)
• The Czech Republic conceded the first goal in their two previous group matches at UEFA Under-21 EURO 2021. They recovered to draw 1-1 in in both games
• Czech Republic have kept just one clean sheet in their last 15 U21 EURO final tournament matches
  
• Czech Republic have conceded more than one goal in only one of their last 14 U21 EURO matches (includes qualifying)

THE PREDICTION

Spain’s goalless draw with Italy was memorable for its three red cards. One for Spain, Oscar Mingueza, means they will be without the Barcelona centre-half as they head into the final group match with qualification still in the balance. With Italy playing a weak Slovenia, a Czech Republic win could see the Spanish eliminated. The Czech’s, however, are on the back of a hugely disappointing 1-1 draw with hosts Slovenia in their second match. The solidity of their defence remains but the issue of scoring goals is also very big. Spain should be confident of victory.