Stats Corner: Spain vs England

Match overview

Spain host England at the Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid on Sunday evening in a highly anticipated UEFA Nations League clash, with both sides looking to finish the group stage on a high.

Luis de la Fuente's Spain have been in sensational form, winning all five of their Nations League fixtures while scoring 14 goals. The reigning world champions extended their remarkable unbeaten run with a 2-0 victory over Czechia on Thursday, having also beaten England 3-2 in a thrilling comeback at Wembley in September.

England, meanwhile, secured a 2-1 victory over Croatia on Thursday, with Harry Kane marking his record-breaking 126th international appearance with the winning goal. With both sides showing their attacking quality, can the Three Lions avenge their September defeat, or will Spain maintain their perfect Nations League record?

Match result with CopyBet:

• Spain: 4/6
• Draw: 14/5
• England: 10/3

Sunday’s Stat Corner

Goals Market

Over goals:

Both Spain and England have been in strong goalscoring form throughout this Nations League campaign, with Spain averaging 2.8 goals per game and England scoring an impressive 3.2 per match across their opening five fixtures.

The two sides also produced a five-goal thriller when they met at Wembley in September, with Spain coming from behind to secure a dramatic 3-2 victory. Both nations continued their impressive form on Thursday, with Spain defeating Czechia 2-0 and England overcoming Croatia 2-1.

With both nations boasting plenty of attacking talent and top spot in the group also at stake, another high-scoring match could be on the cards in Madrid on Sunday.

• Over 3.5 total goals: 29/20

Player Market

Top scorer comparison

Harry Kane and Lamine Yamal will be two of the biggest attacking threats on Sunday evening, with both players enjoying prolific Nations League campaigns so far.

Kane arrives in Madrid as the reigning Ballon d'Or winner and England's all-time leading goalscorer, having netted seven goals in five Nations League appearances. The Bayern Munich striker has been clinical in front of goal, outperforming his xG of 4.48, and will be looking to add to his tally after scoring the winner against Croatia on Thursday.

Yamal, meanwhile, has been equally impressive for Spain, scoring four goals and registering one assist in just four appearances. The Barcelona winger has significantly outperformed his xG of 1.68, highlighting his excellent finishing ability, and is expected to return on Sunday after missing Spain's victory over Czechia with a knee injury.

• Lamine Yamal to score anytime: 7/4
• Harry Kane to score anytime: 7/4

Player to watch: Mikel Merino

Mikel Merino has emerged as one of Spain's most productive attacking players in this Nations League campaign, despite largely being used as a substitute by Luis de la Fuente.

The Arsenal midfielder has registered an impressive three goals and one assist in just 133 minutes of action, with a remarkable 100% shot conversion rate. His clinical finishing in front of goal has made him an important attacking option for Spain throughout the competition.

Having added another appearance from the bench in Spain's 2-0 victory over Czechia on Thursday, Merino could have another important role to play against England. His intelligent movement into the penalty area and eye for goal make him a dangerous threat, whether he starts or is introduced later in the game.

• Mikel Merino to score any time: 16/5

With both nations having already secured their places in the Nations League quarter-finals, can England avenge their September defeat and overtake Spain at the top, or will the hosts maintain their perfect record and finish top of the group?

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Odds correct at the time of writing.