Spain U21 vs England U21 Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA U21 Euro 2025 quarter-final

The Young Lions and La Rojita battled to a goalless draw in their previous meeting.

The Spain national under-21 football team are all set to take on the England national under-21 football team in the quarterfinal of the UEFA European Under-21 Championship 2025 edition. Anton Malatinsky Stadium is all set to witness the high-stakes contest between the two sides.

La Rojita topped Group A and are unbeaten in this edition of the European competition. In their three UEFA Euro U21 matches, the Spain national under-21 football team secured wins over Slovakia U21 and Romania U21. The Spaniards were held to a draw by Italy U21 in their last group stage fixture.

The Young Lions have only been able to win a single game in the Euro U21 2025. The England national under-21 football team secured a win in their opening game against Czechia U21. The Englishmen were held to a draw by Slovenia U21 and fell prey to Germany U21 in their last group stage match.

Kick-off:

• Location: Trnava, Slovakia
• Stadium: Anton Malatinsky Stadium
• Date: Sunday, June 22
• Kick-off Time: 00:30 IST [Saturday, June 21: 19:00 GMT/ 15:00 ET/ 12:00 PT]
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Next up: 🇪🇸🆚🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿It's Spain on Saturday in Slovakia for a spot in the semi-finals 👊 pic.twitter.com/N3q4sZB50G

— England (@England) June 18, 2025

Form:

Spain U21: L-L-W-W-D

England U21: L-W-W-D-L

Players to Watch

Jesus Rodriguez (Spain U21)

Jesus Rodriguez scored an important goal, which helped the Spain national under-21 football team secure a draw against the Italians. He will lead the attack from the left and is going to be a crucial part for his side in the final third. Even though he has only been able to score a single goal in this competition, he likely to cause trouble for the opponent’s defence.

Harvey Elliott (England U21)

The Liverpool midfielder is going to play an important role for the Young Lions. As an attacking midfielder, Harvey Elliott can help his side in the attacking front by setting up plays and even scoring goals. He has scored one goal in three Euro U21 games in this campaign.

He will be looking to step up against the Spaniards.

Match Facts

• Spain U21 have not won any of their last three matches against England U21.
• The Young Lions are on a two-match winless run.
• La Rojita are undefeated in their last three games.

Spain U21 vs England U21: Betting Tips and Odds

• Spain U21 to win
• Jesus Rodriguez to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

All of the selected squad members for both England U21 and Spain U21 are fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

Spain U21 won: 1

England U21 won: 2

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Spain U21 predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Cunat (GK); Pubill, Marin, Herzog, Garcia; Jauregizar, Marin; Moro, Moleiro, Rodriguez; Fernandez

England U21 predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Beadle (GK); Hinshelwood, Cresswell, Quansah, Iling-Junior; Anderson, Scott; Nwaneri, Elliott, Hutchinson; Rowe

Match Prediction

These top European sides are set to produce an intense fixture, with the winning team proceeding to the semifinals. Spain U21 are likely to come out on top against England U21 in their upcoming UEFA Euro U21 2025 quarter-final game.

Prediction: Spain U21 2-1 England U21

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

Slovakia: STVR Sport online

UK: Channel 4

USA: Disney+, ViX

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