Wales – England : Preview & Prediction
Wales and England play , in a World Cup (Group Stage) match. There is only record of 1 recent head-to-head between these two teams, on 08-10-2020, which ended with England winning (3-0).
The team comes into this 3rd round of Group B in 4th place, with 1 point earned, after 1 draw and 1 loss. In their opening match they drew against United States by (1-1). In the 2nd round it lost to Iran by (0-2). In the last 10 games Wales records 1 win, 3 draws and 6 losses. Defensive solidity has not been its strong point, as it has conceded goals in 9 of the last 10 games, but its attack has scored with regularity, as it has scored goals in 8 of the last 10 games. In 15 games, it has conceded the first goal 9 times and has never managed to turn the score around.
Wales comes into this game after a defeat, 0-2, against Iran, thus continuing without a win in this World Cup 2022. The Welsh team will be able to play in a more defensive tactical system, in 3-5-2, in order to try their best not to concede any goals caused by tactical errors. In this design, the two men who will occupy the most offensive zone of the field are Gareth Bale and Kieffer Moore. It should be noted that the Welsh have several problems in keeping possession and finishing. Coach Robert Page can’t count on Wayne Hennessey due to suspension.
After 1 win and 1 draw, the team arrives in this 3rd round on the 1st position of Group B, with 3 points. In the previous round they drew against United States by (0-0), after in the first match in this group stage they won by (6-2) against Iran. In the last 10 matches played in all competitions, England has won 3, drawn 4 and lost 3. Defensive solidity has not been its strong point, as it has conceded goals in 7 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, it has only managed 1 comeback in the 7 games in which it conceded the first goal. There are 1 outstanding periods in the last 20 matches played for all competitions: it has conceded 6 of its 17 goals between the minutes (61′-75′).
The England team enters this match with a draw, 0-0, against the United States of America, continuing this way without losing in this World Cup 2022. England usually plays in a 4-3-3 formation, favoring a faster style of play, with constant transitions. In this design, the three men who will play a more offensive role are Raheem Sterling, Bukayo Saka and Harry Kane. In any case, the English team can practice positive soccer in possession, advancing up the field through short passes. Coach Gareth Southgate can count on all his players.
Wales – England : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
