England vs Spain Preview & Prediction | 2023 UEFA European Under-21 Championship
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THE FACTS
When is England vs Spain on and what time does it start? England vs Spain will take place on Saturday 8th July, 2023 - 20:00 (UK)
Where is England vs Spain taking place? England vs Spain will take place at Adjarabet Arena in Batumi, Georgia
Where can I get tickets for England vs Spain? Ticket information for England vs Spain can be found on each country’s national team website
What channel is England vs Spain on in the UK? Sky Sports have the rights to televise the tournament in the UK so it is worth checking their schedule for England vs Spain
Where can I stream England vs Spain in the UK? If England vs Spain is televised on Sky Sports, subscribers will be able to stream the match live on Sky Go
THE KEY STATS
- England are featuring in the final of this tournament for the fourth time. This is their first appearance since 2009 when they lost 4-0 to Germany. They were successful in their two previous finals, winning their first title in 1982 against West Germany (5-4 on aggregate) and then retaining the trophy with a 3-0 aggregate victory against Spain in 1984.
- England have won all their previous five matches at U21 EURO 2023 without conceding a goal. No team has won the tournament without conceding a goal since the switch of format to a group stage in 2000.
- England are unbeaten in the previous four U21 EURO matches between these two nations (W3 D1). They won both legs of their encounter in the 1984 final (1-0 away and 2-0 home) and then claimed a 2-0 victory in the group stage in 2009. The most recent meeting in the 2011 group stage finished as a 1-1 draw.
- England have won 14 of their last 16 U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches (D1 L1).
- England have won their last six U21 EURO final tournament matches.
- England have been leading at half time in their last four U21 EURO matches.
- Spain have extended their record tally of U21 final appearances to nine, ahead of Italy who have featured in seven finals. The Spanish have now reached the final in five of the last seven tournaments.
- Spain are aiming to win their sixth U21 EURO title, this would see them hold the outright record for most titles, they currently share the record with Italy.
- Spain have been successful in four of their last five appearances in the final.
- Spain have lost only one of their last 14 U21 EURO final tournament matches (W11 D2).
- Spain have lost only one of their last 32 U21 EURO qualifying and final tournament matches (W28 D3).
- Spain have only failed to score in three of their last 31 U21 EURO final tournament matches.
THE PREDICTION
These have been the most impressive sides in the tournament and have enjoyed fairly comfortable runs to the final, albeit England have found it a lot more straightforward. The Young Lions, under the management of Lee Carsley, have been exceptional throughout, both in terms of performances and results. They are yet to concede a goal in the tournament and have been keen and committed on playing a fluent, front foot style. Spain, on the other hand, had to adapt after the loss of coach, Luis de la Fuente, to the first team a few months ago. The Spanish have played well, though, despite being held to a group stage draw by Ukraine and then requiring extra time against Switzerland in the quarter-finals. They hammered Ukraine by five goals to one, though, in the semi-finals which was a real statement. Despite that, there is a lack of experience and control that England have shown in their tournament and they are favourites to win their first UEFA Under-21 European Championship title of the century.
BETTING TIP: ENGLAND TO WIN
