- Fixture: Czechia U21 vs England U21
- Date & Time: Thursday 12 June 2025, 20:00 (BST)
- Venue: MOL Aréna, Dunajská Streda, Slovakia
England U21 kick off their UEFA European Championship defence with a Group B clash against Czech Republic U21, aiming to assert their dominance early in the tournament.
Lee Carsley's England U21 come into the match with mixed form. In their two March friendlies, they lost 5-3 away to France and defeated Portugal 4-2 at the Hawthorns.
The Czechia U21 team warmed up for the competition with a stunning 2-2 against Spain in March. They followed that up with a disappointing 2-0 home defeat to Norway.
A vast improvement will be needed if they are to get anything out of a match against the defending champions.
💷 Match Odds
| Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
| England U21 Win | 12/25 |
| Draw | 10/3 |
| Czechia Win | 21/4 |
Odds subject to change. Check with your bookmaker before placing bets.
🎯 Betting Tips
✅ Main Tip: England U21 to Win 12/25
✅ Over 2.5 Goals – 8/13 England will go on the attack, but can be vulnerable on the transition
✅ James McAtee To Score – Yes – 6/4 (England's main player in the attacking third
✅ England Over 1.5 Goals – 1/2 likely value with strong forward line
💡 Value Combo: England Win & Over 2.5 Goals 11/10
💡 Longshot: England HT/FT Win (solid momentum, could lead early) 6/5
🔥 Player to Watch: James McAtee – midfield creator, key to unlocking Czech defence.
🧠 Score Prediction
Czech Republic U21 1 – 3 England U21
England to control possession, create consistent chances, and score at least twice. Czech may grab a late goal.
📝 Summary
England U21 are deserved favourites and should have too much quality for a game Czech side. Back England to win, consider Over 2.5 Goals, and don’t rule out both teams getting on the scoresheet. Expect an open, entertaining match.
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