England and Senegal square off in the Round of 16 at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. This mouth-watering matchup will take place at the picturesque Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor on Sunday.
The Three Lions are through to the last 16 of the World Cup after winning Group B.
As for the Senegalese, they finished a point behind Netherlands in their group. Read on for the best Word Cup odds and picks in this England vs Senegal betting preview.
Last Game Records
England’s Last Game Record
England eased past neighbors Wales in their final group match. Gareth Southgate’s men were the red-hot favorites to get the victory in Al Rayyan, and a stunning second-half display saw them run out comfortable 3-0 winners. Marcus Rashford (2) and Phil Foden got the goals for the English.
Senegal’s Last Game Record
Senegal had work to do in their final Group A fixture against Ecuador. It was a straight shootout for a place in the Round of 16, but the Senegalese had to beat the Ecuadorians to progress.
It was a tight and tense tussle at Khalifa International Stadium, with Ismaila Sarr and Kalidou Koulibaly netting in a 2-1 Senegal victory.
England vs. Senegal Betting Analysis
England
Before a ball was kicked in Qatar, England were the heavy favorites to win Group B and secure their spot safely into the knockout stage of the 2022 World Cup.
Despite a disappointing display against United States, the Three Lions got the job done with flying colors.
They got off to a blistering start with a stunning win over Iran at Khalifa International Stadium. Southgate’s stars ran riot, putting six past the Iranians in the eventual 6-2 rout.
England’s Goalies
- Bukayo Saka (2)
- Jude Bellingham
- Raheem Sterling
- Rashford
- Jack Grealish
Got the goals in Al Rayyan.
Strangely, England were then second-best against a resolute United States side in their second game. In fact, the English were quite lucky to have left with a point in that one. The matchup in Al Khor finished goalless.
England went up against rivals Wales in their final group game on their World Cup schedule last Tuesday. It was 0-0 at the break, but the English turned on the style in the second half, with in-form Rashford (2) and Foden scoring the goals to give them a routine 3-0 win.
England’s Show Time
England were many people’s World Cup picks to go all the way in Qatar, and they have certainly shown their class at times.
Keep reading our England vs Senegal betting preview for the best World Cup odds and Qatar 2022 predictions.
Senegal
Senegal could be a dark horse in this World Cup. Looking at their squad, they have several world-class players within their ranks, and the Lions of Teranga will fancy their chances of toppling the Three Lions at Al Bayt Stadium.
The Senegalese have responded superbly well from their opening-round defeat at the hands of Netherlands.
They held the Dutch until the 84th minute, but late goals from Cody Gakpo and Davy Klaassen gave Oranje a 2-0 win.
Senegal went into their next Group A match against the tournament hosts needing three points.
Senegal’s Winning
They ran out comfortable 3-1 winners, with:
- Boulaye Dia
- Famara Diedhiou
- Bamba Dieng
Netting. The winners of Tuesday’s Ecuador vs Senegal game would join Holland in the last 16 of the World Cup.
It was a nail-biting encounter at Khalifa International Stadium, but the Lions of Teranga managed to nick a 2-1 win. Chelsea man Koulibaly scored the winner 20 minutes from time.
Senegal Reaching to Quarter-finals
In their first-ever World Cup in South Korea & Japan 20 years ago, Senegal caused an upset by reaching the quarter-finals.
In the Round of 16, the African nation edged past European side Sweden. Can they pull off another shock here? Check out the best England vs Senegal betting odds and tips below.
FIFA World Cup
Ben White has left the England squad and returned home due to personal reasons. Other than that, Southgate has a fully-fit squad of players to choose from.
Senegal will be without Everton midfielder Idrissa Gueye, who will miss out on disciplinary points after picking up yellow cards against Netherlands and Ecuador.
England vs. Senegal Betting Preview
England have an excellent record against African nations in World Cups. The English have won four and drawn three of seven, and they beat Cameroon in their only knockout game against African opposition back in 1990. However, this will be the first-ever senior meeting between these two countries.
African nations have found it tough against European sides in World Cup knockout games over the years, losing eight of nine.
However, Senegal remain the only African team to beat a side from Europe in a World Cup knockout fixture, edging past Sweden in the Round of 16 20 years ago.
England vs. Senegal Betting Prediction
England head into this World Cup knockout tie as the big favorites, with the bookies offering just -188 for an English win.
We are fully expecting Aliou Cisse’s men to play their part in this Round of 16 match, but Southgate’s Three Lions should get the job done.
England have kept clean sheets in their last two games, drawing 0-0 with USA and cruising to a 3-0 victory over Wales.
Take a punt on the English to win to nil again at the top World Cup odds of +110.
FIFA World Cup Pick: England (+110)
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