Armenia need cleaner receptions near goal after recent spells of possession ended in distant shooting. Cyprus bring a more established wide delivery route, while England have several ways to find receivers around Kane against Croatia. In Prague, Spain should have more territory against a Czech side with returning defensive options.
Edwards and Loizou have already supplied Pittas against Latvia, and Cyprus also received goals from Kosti and Edwards in the latest meeting. Kakoullis's absence changes the finishing options and Pileas's suspension changes a flank, but Armenia must replace Spertsyan's central creation as well as Erik Simonyan's defensive role. Armenia's need to pursue victory should add space as the game develops. That's why I'm siding with Cyprus, with a level result protected.
England's strongest connections still run through Bellingham's passing, Gordon's movement and Kane's finishing. Anderson and Rogers supplied a separate route against Czechia without Saka starting. Kane's start is confirmed; Saka, Guehi and Konsa are unavailable, while Rice returns as a midfield option. Croatia lose Perisic and Jakic from their improved Spain performance, as well as Sutalo in defence. I expect England to keep moving the central block and find close-range receptions across the match. That's why I'm siding with England to win.
Spain's earlier opening goals against Czechia came through Yamal, Olmo and Rodri, all absent for this match. Nico Williams is also excluded, putting more of the width onto replacement wide players and full-backs. Czechia regain Krejci and have Soucek available, while Hlozek retains the demonstrated outlet to an overlapping left-back. I expect Spain to spend longer working around the block, with substitutions adding box runners later. That's why I'm siding with Czechia to keep the margin competitive.
