England are the potential favourites for Group B and will face Iran in the 3rd match of the World Cup 2022. The starting whistle will sound on the 21st of November at 13:00 UK time at Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar.
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction One — Yellow Cards: Over 2.5 — 1.38
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Two — Corner Kicks Over 7.5 — 1.48
Bookmaker Ratings: Prediction Three — England to win in first-half YES — 1.9
England is one of the few countries that don’t easily get into the referee’s book, they play safe and are averaging 1.0 yellow cards in their last three matches. Iran got two yellow cards in their recent friendly game. Both countries producing O2.5 yellow cards before the last whistle shouldn’t be a stretch.
England managed 16 corner kicks in their last three UEFA Nations League matches, averaging 5.3 corners per game. Iran managed 7 corners in their last two World Cup Qualifiers matches, averaging 3.5 corners per game. Their recent games raise the idea that the clash next week could end with over 7.5 corners.
Although England is winless in their last six matches, they have enough quality to beat Iran in the first half. It may not be an easy win for the Three Lions but their chances of leading at half-time are relatively feasible.
England didn’t win any of their six matches in the UEFA Nations League group stage [3D 3L]. They managed two draws against Germany and a draw at home against Italy. They lost the return leg in Rome and lost both legs to Hungary. England finished as the winner of Group I in the World Cup European Qualifiers after 8 wins, 2 draws, and 0 defeats.
Iran has won two of its last four friendly matches. Iran finished as the winner of Group A with 25 points after 8 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss in 10 matches.
Iran won’t be an easy side for England to crack, although the Three Lions are the favourites. Back England to win the game but with Iran on the scoreboard. England kept only one clean sheet in their last six games.
England may have struggled in the front of goal in their recent games, but they are expected to put in a much-improved performance against Iran, hence expecting the Three Lions to get off to a winning start.
Goalkeeper: Pickford
Defenders: Alexander-Arnold, Maguire, Stones, Shaw
Midfielders: Bellingham, Rice, Foden
Forwards: Saka, Kane, Sterling
Goalkeeper: Beiranvand
Defenders: Kanaanizadegan, Sarlak, Pouraliganji, Jalali
Midfielders: Cheshmi, Rezaeian, Amiri, Noorafkan
Forwards: Torabi, Barzegar
Where will this match be played?
The game will be played at Khalifa International Stadium, Qatar.
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this fixture?
We recommend checking out the odds at 1XBet for England vs Iran