LiontipsEngland vs Iran. Prediction and Betting Tips for 2022 World Cup
Command Analysis
England national team easily took the top position in their World Cup qualifying group. We should admit that Gareth Southgate's team got a lucky draw, English side had much weaker opponents - Poland, Albania and Hungary.
However, team failed to achieve success in the Nations League, in six matches team failed to find a single victory and finished last in the group. English side played no friendly matches, but players are probably still in a great form, because they played in domestic league and continental competitions. Jadon Sanchoand Fikayo Tomori won't play in the World Cup for the English team.
Iran put up a strong performance in the qualifying campaign and even managed to beat South Korea to the top position. After the World Cup qualification, an experienced head coach Carlos Queiroz took over the team. Under his management team will try to put up a successful performance in Group B.
Portuguese specialist got off to a strong start in charge of the Cheetahs, getting a victory over Uruguay (1:0) and a draw against Senegal (1:1) in friendly matches. Most of Iranian players are obscure for European fans, but they are still strong as a team and surely have a chance to snatch a play-off spot.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 2:0
England secured two of 16 latest victories by that score
СтавкаEngland to score in each of the halves
This bet played in four of five latest matches of England
Ставка1st half: total under 1.5 goals
This bet played in five latest matches of Iran
Tip and bets
Teams never faced each other before and brace themselves for the first ever head-to-head outing. England is a much better team than Iran right now. Persian side is dominating in their region, but it will be hard for them to compete against the best teams in the world.
The Three Lions failed to impress in the Nations League, so it is extremely important for them to begin the World Cup with a victory, which will help them to raise the morale condition. Team Melli might be able to avoid a blowout, but England have much better players and should prevail over the opponent.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on England
It won't be an easy walk for England though. Iran have a strong defensive line, they will try to find their chance in counter-attacks. Asian team has some fast players in the offensive line, so the Three Lions should be careful at the back.
But the British side needs three points, so they will surely be active in front of opponent's box. Nominal hosts should be able to break through opponent's defense and score at least twice.
Our second bet is on England to win by two goals
