Spain vs England Predictions & Picks - Spain to beat England despite yet another goal for Kane
- Harry Kane is the top scorer in the top division of the Nations League (seven goals)
- Spain have won all five of their Nations League games
- England's last defeat came at the hands of Spain
By Ben Darvill •
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Harry Kane of England (Getty Images)
Spain vs England Predictions & Picks
Spain are on the verge of completing a perfect run in the group stage of the UEFA Nations League, with only a clash against nearly-perfect England now left in their way.
- Spain have won all five of their Nations League matches
- Harry Kane has scored seven goals in the competition for England
Head To Head
In their last 10 meetings, Spain have notched seven wins, two matches have ended as draws and England have won once.
Spain Form
Spain hit the ground running following their stunning run at the World Cup in the summer, with the new world champions securing five consecutive wins to secure their place in the knockout round of the Nations League.
Their 3-2 win over England away from home was a statement victory, and they have since followed it up with a pair of wins over Czechia and Croatia. While their wins over Czechia and Croatia have been important, Spain will know that these victories have all been leading towards their showdown with England.
Victory or a draw in their final game will ensure that they top the group, and they are the favourites to take all three points in this one. Their record against England, which has seen them secure seven wins in their last 10 meetings, means they will be very confident, and with home advantage, I back them to make it six successive Nations League wins.
England Form
England did very well to rally from their hugely disappointing World Cup exit at the hands of Argentina and stunning 3-2 defeat to Spain in their opening Nations League game by securing four consecutive wins.
Like Spain, England will know that these wins were expected, with the two nations now set up perfectly for a showdown in their final group game. Wins over Czechia (2-0 and 3-0) and Croatia (7-0 and 2-1) have seen England impress, but they nearly wobbled late on against Croatia in their penultimate game, with their defence almost costing them.
Harry Kane continues to score goals, and I predict he will do the same against Spain, but I do not foresee that this will be enough. England are vastly improved and can take on most sides, but the world champions are likely still a cut above them.
Verdict
I am backing Harry Kane to find the net but to end on the wrong side of the score as Spain beat England again.
Ben Darvill
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