England vs Greece Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The Three Lions are likely to maintain their winning streak. 

Last month, September witnessed the commencement of the UEFA Nations League, which is one of the most anticipated leagues in football. All the member associations of UEFA take part in this league. Two such teams, England and Greece will be taking on each other this week.

Both teams belong to League B Group 2, and this will be their third match in the league. Both the teams, England and Greece, have won their previous two matches. The Three Lions’s last match was against Finland, which they won by 2-0. On the other hand, Greece played their last match against Ireland, in which they secured an easy win. A total of six matches will be played i.e., each team will play the match twice against the same opponent.

Kick-Off: 

Friday, 11th Oct at 12:15 AM (IST)

Location: Wembley Stadium, England

Form: 

England (Last five matches): W-W-L-W-W

Greece (Last five matches): W-W-W-L-L

Players to Watch

Bukayo Saka (England)

Bukayo Saka, a 23-year-old is currently one of the best players of the game. Saka plays as a right winger for his team. His stats in the last couple of years are outstanding for both his national team and his club Arsenal.

This year, with England, Saka in seven matches has scored twice and assisted seven goals. His swiftness and play-making skills give an edge.

Christos Tzolis (Greece)

Christos Tzolis, a 22-year-old, is a well-recognized player in the Belgian Pro League. He plays as a winger for his national team and club Brugge KV. After 2021-22, he is now part of the national team again. Tzolis is doing well for his club, as in 10 matches, he has scored twice and assisted once. He is expected to carry the same form here as well. 

Match Facts

• England’s winning percentage considering their last 10 matches is 80%, while they have lost 20% of their matches.
• Greece have lost 30% of their last 10 matches including different tournaments. 
• Greece have never secured a win against the Three Lions, and both teams will be facing each other after 18 years.

England vs Greece: Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip1: England to win the match- 2/7 bet265
• Tip2: Both the teams to score the goals- Yes 11/8
• Tip3: Match will end with goals over 2.5- 4/5 bet365

Injury and Team News 

As of now, Lee Carsley, England’s coach will most probably go with the same team from the last match. Harry Kane will lead the team and attack as well. Declan Rice and Angel Gomes will be in the middle. They have potential substitutions like Levi Colwill and Marc Guehi. 

In Greece’s side, they might miss their striker Fotis Ioannidis, due to the minor injury from the last match. Vangelis Pavlidis might make his way to the playing eleven. Rest of the team are expected to remain the same. 

Head-to-Head

Total number of matches: 9

England: 7

Greece: 0

Draws: 2

Predicted Line-ups for England vs Greece

England (4-2-3-1)

Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Konsa, Stones, Lewis; Rice, Gomes; Saka, Grealish, Gordon; Kane

Greece (4-2-3-1)

Vlachodimos; Rota, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Bouchalakis, Siopis; Chatzigiovannis, Bakasetas, Tzolis; Pavlidis

Match Prediction

Both the teams have won their last couple of matches. However, for the next match, all the factors are favouring the hosts.

Prediction: England 2-1 Greece

Telecast Details

India – Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK – ITVX, Premier Sports

US –  FOX Sports App, Fox Sports 2

Nigeria – SuperSport, DStv Now

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