Both teams would prefer to not start the tournament with this match. The Czechs have been in decline recently - one should consider their defeat from Russia (1:5); however, after that, the team has won three times and lost only once. The Czechs do not either score or concede a lot, so they are likely to get defensive again. That would impede the English's plans since the hosts rely on counterattacks, like in the match against Spain in Sevilla in the Nations League.

The guests' fast and rapid offence will be gridlocked, the Brits will struggle against formidable hosts' defences, so England will have to hope for the players' skill to prevail. Anyway, the hosts are most likely to win, the only question is the score.