These two nations met for the very first time in March, with England 3-0 winners at Wembley; Reece James scoring a superb free-kick, before Harry Kane and Eberechi Eze also netted.
Latvia vs England preview
Victory in Rīga on Tuesday night could see England become the first European nation to rubber stamp their ticket to North America next summer, so will they collect the three points required? So far, the Three Lions have found World Cup qualification simply too easy, winning all five matches, scoring 13 goals and conceding zero. Last time out was supposed to be their sternest test under Thomas Tuchel, but proved to be anything but as they swatted aside Serbia 5-0 in Belgrade. Harry Kane, Noni Madueke, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guéhi and Marcus Rashford all on target at the Marakana.
Then, last Thursday night, England welcomed neighbours Wales to Wembley for a friendly, but very much were not in a friendly sort of mood. The Three Lions led 3-0 inside 20 minutes, Morgan Rogers breaking the deadlock, Ollie Watkins adding a second and then Bukayo Saka curling home a stunner, with the scoring and the action ending there. Back in Group K, victory at Daugavas stadions will see England rubber stamp top spot with two matches to spare, very much expected to achieve this.
That's because hosts Latvia certainly fall into the minnow category. On Saturday, Paolo Nicolato's team were embarrassingly held to a 2-2 draw by Andorra at home, leading thanks to goals from Dmitrijs Zelenkovs and then Vladislavs Gutkovskis, only to concede 12 minutes from time.
As a result, Latvia have won only seven of their last 57 qualifiers, only managing wins over Andorra, Armenia, Gibraltar and Austria since September 2013, not a very long list at all. Thus, anything other than a routine England victory in Rīga would be a major surprise.
Latvia vs England head-to-head record
- Matches Played: 1.
- Latvia Wins: Zero. Draws: Zero. England Wins: 1.
Latvia team news
Paolo Nicolato is not able to call upon players plying their trade at the highest level, epitomised by centre-back Vitālijs Jagodinskis, likely to start, who can be found in the Cambodian Premier League.
The experienced Roberts Savaļnieks will keep his place in defence, while Dario Šits, who was the match-winner during their most-recent victory in Andorra la Vella in March, could lead the attack.
Latvia predicted lineup vs England: (5-3-2): Zviedris; Savaļnieks, Jurkovskis, Černomordijs, Balodis, Cigaņiks; Saveļjevs, Varslavāns, Zelenkovs; Šits, Gutkovskis.
Latvia player to watch vs England
Vladislavs Gutkovskis of K League outfit Daejeon Hana Citizen bagged his 12th international goal at the weekend, only eight Latvian men can boast more, so can he bag a famous one here?
England team news
Thomas Tuchel travels to Rīga without Reece James, Kyle Walker, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Adam Wharton, Cole Palmer, Jude Bellingham, Noni Madueke, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish.
Meantime, Harry Kane was not fit enough to feature against Wales, with deputy Ollie Watkins scoring, so it remains to be seen if the captain will return.
Jordan Pickford has become the first-ever England goalkeeper to keep eight consecutive clean sheets, with Djed Spence and Ezri Konsa the full-backs chosen on Thursday, but Myles Lewis-Skelly could return.
Ruben Loftus-Cheek came off the bench at Wembley, earning his first cap for seven years, while Morgan Rogers and Anthony Gordon got the nod, chosen over Eberechi Eze and Marcus Rashford.
England predicted lineup vs Latvia: (4-3-3): Pickford; Konsa, Stones, Guéhi, Lewis-Skelly; Rice, Anderson, Saka, Rogers, Rashford, Kane.
England player to watch vs Latvia
Bukayo Saka scored his 13th England goal on Thursday, but his first since netting against Switzerland in Düsseldorf at the Euros, largely due to injury. So, will Saka add to his tally here?
Latvia vs England prediction
We are confidently backing England to claim the victory they require to quality, likely to swat Latvia aside at Daugavas stadions in trademark unspectacular fashion: Latvia 0-3 England.
Latvia vs England FAQs - World Cup qualifier
How to watch Latvia vs England in World Cup qualification on TV channel?
Latvia vs England in World Cup qualification will be available on the following TV channels;
- UK: ITV1
- USA: Fox Sports 2 & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
How to watch Latvia vs England in World Cup qualification on live streaming?
Latvia vs England in World Cup qualification will be available on the following streaming services;
- UK: ITVX
- USA: Foxsports.com & fuboTV
- Canada: DAZN Canada
What is the date and kick-off time for Latvia vs England in World Cup qualification?
Latvia vs England takes place on Tuesday 14 October 2025, with kick off at 19:45 (BST), 14:45 (EDT) & 11:45 (PDT).