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Spain vs England: UEFA Nations League – predictions, how to watch, teams
Spain host England in Madrid on Sunday in the final Group A3 match of the Nations League. Both teams have qualified for the quarter-finals, but England can avenge September’s defeat and end Spain’s 43-match unbeaten run, while Spain need to avoid defeat to secure top spot.
Spain won the first meeting 3-2 at Wembley after coming back from a 2-1 half-time deficit, with Mikel Oyarzabal scoring the winner. Spain lead the group with 15 points from five wins; England have 12 points after four wins and one loss. Opta gives Spain a 59.6 per cent chance of victory, England 19.3 per cent and a draw 21.1 per cent. Kick-off is at 19:45 GMT at Madrid’s Metropolitano Stadium.
In short
- Spain’s 43-match unbeaten run is at stake.
- Both teams have already reached the quarter-finals.
- Spain lead Group A3 with 15 points to England’s 12.
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