- England were runners-up at UEFA Euro 2020 last year.
- The 2022 FIFA World Cup will be Iran’s third successive appearance in the finals.
- This will be the first meeting between the two nations at a senior level.
England and Iran lock horns in Group B of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. United States and Wales are also in the tough-looking group.
Before a ball has been kicked in these finals, the Three Lions are the strong favorites to win the group and secure their place in the knockouts.
Many have also tipped Gareth Southgate’s men to lift the trophy in Qatar. Can the English get up and running with three points at Khalifa International Stadium on Monday?
In this preview, we take a look at the England national team odds to win the tournament outright and give you our England vs Iran prediction.
England vs. Iran Odds Breakdown
As expected, England head into their opener as the clear favorite to get the win. The Three Lions are heavily fancied, and you can get just -300 for an English victory.
Southgate’s side are among the tournament favorites to win the competition, with +800 being the best price before a ball has been kicked.
Iran are the massive underdog on Monday at +1000, while the draw is currently available at +375.
England vs. Iran Information
- 2022 FIFA World Cup
- Khalifa International Stadium
- Monday, 21 Nov 2022, 08:00 AM EDT
- How to watch: Fox Sports
England
England’s form has been rocky heading into this World Cup, but Southgate’s side are still one of the strongest teams in Qatar.
Three Lions to Cruise to Three Points?
The Three Lions have been going in the right direction over the past few years, finishing fourth in the 2018 FIFA World Cup and reaching the UEFA Euro 2020 final.
The English are right up there with the pre-tournament favorites. Brazil leads the way at the top of the betting at +350, while Argentina has also been heavily backed (+550).
France is the defending champions and is priced at +700 to retain their crown. Then come Spain and England, who are both available at +800.
England’s Recent Experience
England recently experienced their worst run of form since the early 90s after three losses and two draws from five, netting just one goal along the way.
However, they showed plenty of fighting spirit in September’s thrilling 3-3 UEFA Nations League draw with rivals Germany.
They have not won a competitive game since putting ten past San Marino back in November 2021.
The Three Lions will be desperate to kick off their World Cup with three points, especially as they face United States in a potentially tricky second match before going up against fellow Home Nation Wales in game three. Read on for our England World Cup predictions.
England Projected Lineup
- Jordan Pickford
- Luke Shaw
- Harry Maguire
- John Stones
- Eric Dier
- Kieran Trippier
- Declan Rice
- Jude Bellingham
- Phil Foden
- Raheem Sterling
- Harry Kane
England Injuries
- Kyle Walke
Iran
Iran are in another World Cup after picking up an impressive 14 wins from 18 qualifying matches.
Tough Opener for Team Melli
Carlos Queiroz was very successful as Iran boss from 2011 to 2019, and the former Manchester United assistant is back in the hot seat after being reappointed in September.
After taking on England at Khalifa International Stadium, Team Melli face Wales in what is looking like a pivotal matchup in the group.
Their final Group B game on their FIFA World Cup schedule will be against United States at Al Thumama Stadium in Doha.
Queiroz’ s Side
The Iranians are the massive underdogs in the group, but can Queiroz’s side cause a few upsets in Group B?
Iran are certainly no stranger to high-pressure World Cup matches. They have never reached the knockouts at a World Cup, though they did collect four points in Russia four years ago.
How will they fare in Qatar in 2022? Our England vs Iran prediction and pick is below.
Iran Projected Lineup
- Alireza Beiranvand
- Ehsan Hajsafi
- Majid Hosseini
- Hossein Kanani,
- Sadegh Moharrami
- Saeid Ezatolahi
- Ali Gholizadeh
- Ahmad Nourollahi
- Mehdi Taremi
- Alireza Jahanbakhsh
- Karim Ansarifard
Iran Injuries
- Sardar Azmoun
England vs. Iran Pick and Prediction
After the run they have been on, England will be desperate for all three points from this opening game.
By the time they face Wales on matchday three, the Three Lions could be safely through to the last 16 with two wins under their belt. England are priced at just -300 to win the group.
Iran will be no pushovers during their time in Qatar, but this is undoubtedly a tough opening game for Queiroz’s men.
The first-ever meeting between these two nations should go England’s way. Our England vs Iran prediction is a Three Lions triumph.
No game at a World Cup is easy, but the English should have enough quality within their ranks to see off Iran comfortably on Monday.
There is good value in +120 for England to win -1. We also like the look of +240 for Southgate’s troops to win both halves in Al Rayyan.
Soccer Pick: England (-300)
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