Spain and England have been the outstanding teams in Nations League Group A3 and their battle for sectional supremacy will be decided at Metropolitano Stadium on Sunday.
It has been a mixed year for the England team, but they are aiming to finish on a massive high by ending Spain’s 43-match unbeaten streak.
Thomas Tuchel was under pressure due to the manner of England’s 2-1 loss to Argentina in the World Cup semi-finals, but he must feel pretty satisfied with his team’s performances over the last couple of months.
England succumbed 3-2 at home to Spain in a high-quality encounter and have responded with four straight wins, including the incredible 7-0 demolition of Croatia.
Spain haven’t managed to hit the heights of England’s Rijeka rout but their winning streak (12 games and counting) continues.
Luis de la Fuente’s side returned to action on Thursday with a 2-0 triumph away to Czech Republic.
They were solid rather than spectacular against the Czechs, but will be aiming to raise their level in the section’s deciding game.
Spain v England Tips Summary
Best Bet - Spain to win and both teams to score @ 12/5
Alternative Bet - Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime @ 6/5
Bet Builder - Mikel Oyarzabal 1+ shots on target, Over 3 goals & Elliot Anderson to be booked @ 10/1
Spain v England Prediction
Best Bet: Spain to win and both teams to score @ 12/5
Spain have shown no signs of complacency during the Nations League and they can maintain their 100 per cent record by defeating England in a high-scoring game.
Both nations have progressed to the final eight, but there is a benefit to finishing first and ensuring seeded status in the quarter-final draw.
First-placed teams will have the benefit of home advantage in the second leg of their quarter-final and the equation between Spain and England is a simple one, with the home side needing a draw or better to stay at the summit and the visitors requiring nothing less than victory.
Spain are hungry to finish the job and should be stronger than they were against the Czechs with Lamine Yamal and Mikel Oyarzabal back in contention.
De la Fuente is sure to select his strongest side and that should be sufficient to overcome the Three Lions, who are much better in attack than they are in defence.
England’s back four could be strengthened by the return of Ezri Konsa, but there is still a makeshift look to their rearguard with Marc Guehi and Reece James unavailable for selection.
The visitors may concede a few goals, but the occasion could bring the best out of world class duo Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane, who can contribute to the entertainment.
Alternative Bet: Mikel Oyarzabal to score anytime @ 6/5
One of Spain’s few weaknesses is the lack of a top class centre-forward.
However, they create lots of openings and one of the main beneficiaries is Mikel Oyarzabal, who has scored 31 goals in 65 internationals.
Oyarzabal netted five times at the World Cup and can make his mark in Madrid this weekend.
Spain v England Bet Builder Tip
- Mikel Oyarzabal 1+ shots on target
- Over 3 goals
- Elliot Anderson to be booked
Pays 10/1
England have been struggling to put out a settled defence and showed plenty of vulnerability during Thursday’s 2-1 triumph over Croatia which featured 13 goal attempts for the visiting side.
While Croatia lacked a ruthless edge, Spain could make the most of their opportunities.
Mikel Oyarzabal is often the man on the end of their enterprising approach play and he can hit the target in a high-scoring game.
England’s midfield could be overworked and a first card of the campaign may be incoming for Elliot Anderson, who has committed six fouls across the opening five games.
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Key Match Stats
- Spain have won their last 12 fixtures, including the 1-0 extra-time success over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final
- La Roja are unbeaten in 43 games
- Spain have kept just one clean sheet in their last five fixtures
- Spain have won seven of their last 10 matches against England
- Both teams have scored in seven of England's last 10 matches
- England have scored multiple goals in each of their last six games
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