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England vs Iran Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
by Joseph King | in World Cup Predictions
Group B in the 2022 World Cup kicks off with one of the tournament favorites in England taking on one of the tournament outsiders in Iran. England, competing in their 16th World Cup, will be hoping to go one step further after their fourth-place finish in 2018 and make the final for the first time since they were crowned champions in 1966. They’ll face an Iran side competing in their sixth World Cup who will be aiming to make it out of the group stages for the first time in their nation’s history. The heavily-favored England are presented with a golden opportunity to get an early three points on the board, but can the Three Lions overcome what will likely be a sturdy Iranian defense at the Khalifa International Stadium on Monday?Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
The Best Betting Odds for England v Iran Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.36 | 4.75 | 9 |
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1.34 | 4.5 | 11.5 |
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1.4 | 4.84 | 9.15 |
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1.4 | 4.84 | 9.15 |
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1.38 | 4.7 | 10 |
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1.38 | 4.72 | 8.7 |
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1.38 | 4.72 | 8.7 |
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1.4 | 4.84 | 9.15 |
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1.33 | 4.93 | 12.05 |
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1.36 | 4.75 | 12 |
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1.38 | 4.5 | 9 |
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1.4 | 4.5 | 10 |
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1.39 | 4.7 | 9.7 |
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The oddsmakers' unsurprisingly have England as significant favorites to walk away with the three points in the Group B opener against Iran. Bettors can grab the Three Lions to win the match straight up at odds of 1.33 while backing Iran to cause the upset would net you hefty odds of 11.00. If you think the spoils might be shared in Monday’s clash then you can back the match to end in a draw at a price of 4.75. In terms of futures, England are once again expected to make waves at the tournament with their odds of 8/1 to lift the World Cup trophy ranking as the joint fourth best. The books clearly don’t expect much from this Iranian team, as you can back Team Melli to win the tournament at a massive 500/1 price.
England vs Iran Form
England and Iran's standings in the World Cup
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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7 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
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3
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3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 |
England and Iran Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
23 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
14 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
11 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
7 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
4 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
26 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
14 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
11 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
29 Mar 2022 - International Friendlies
26 Mar 2022 - International Friendlies
12 Nov 2021 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Sep 2022 - UEFA Nations League
7 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
4 Jun 2022 - UEFA Nations League
15 Nov 2021 - World Cup
9 Oct 2021 - World Cup
8 Sep 2021 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Mar 2022 - World Cup
24 Mar 2022 - World Cup
1 Feb 2022 - World Cup
27 Jan 2022 - World Cup
16 Nov 2021 - World Cup
11 Nov 2021 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Mar 2022 - World Cup
1 Feb 2022 - World Cup
27 Jan 2022 - World Cup
12 Oct 2021 - World Cup
2 Sep 2021 - World Cup
15 Jun 2021 - World Cup
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
24 Mar 2022 - World Cup
16 Nov 2021 - World Cup
11 Nov 2021 - World Cup
7 Oct 2021 - World Cup
7 Sep 2021 - World Cup
11 Jun 2021 - World Cup
England - Iran: Form Analysis
Despite being one of the tournament favorites, England enter this match on a dreadful run of form. It’s now been six matches without a win for Gareth Southgate’s men which equals their longest winless streak ever, last occurring in 1958. The barren stretch saw the Three Lions surprisingly relegated to League B of the UEFA Nations League after two defeats to Hungry and a loss to Italy saw them finish with an 0-3-3 record in their group. They’ll have to put that performance behind them if they are to make it out of a tricky Group B at the World Cup.
Iran enter the World Cup opener after a run of 2-1-2 in their friendlies leading up to the tournament. They picked up an excellent 1-0 win against 14th ranked Uruguay and a 1-0 victory over Nicaragua, while drawing 1-1 against Senegal and losing 2-1 and 2-0 to Algeria and Tunisia, respectively.
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England against Iran Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
England & Iran Squad Analysis
England have been hit with a few injuries, particularly in the fullback position where they will be without the industrious Reece James on the right as well as Ben Chilwell on the left. Kyle Walker, who sometimes fills in at center back when England opt for a back three, is also a fitness concern. Finally, Leicester’s James Maddison missed training earlier in the week and is unlikely to feature as well as Kalvin Phillips, who has only managed four appearances for Manchester City since his £45 million summer move, also unlikely to suit up for this match.
Iran were given a huge boost with the news that their star striker, and likely best player in the squad, Sardar Azmoun is closing in on a return despite suffering a torn hamstring and not playing for his club side Bayer Leverkusen since October. The 27-year-old might not be rushed back for this match, especially with the competent Mehdi Taremi of FC Porto waiting in the wings. The other notable absence for Iran is Omid Ebrahimi, who missed out on the tournament due to a groin injury.
Most goals and assists
England
Iran
B. Saka
(3 Goals)
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M. Rashford
(3 Goals)
M. Taremi
(2 Goals)
H. Kane
(3 Assists)
A. Gholizadeh
(1 Assists)
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M. Taremi
(1 Assists)
England - Iran Key Points
- Four of England’s last six matches have finished with under 2.5 goals.
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in eight of Iran’s last 10 matches dating back to their World Cup qualifiers.
- Iran have proven their defensive solidity, keeping six clean sheets in their last 10 matches.
- England’s attacking form during their Nations League performance was dire, with only four goals scored in six matches and 10 total clear cut scoring chances created.
- England have failed to score in four of their last six matches.
- England have only managed two goals from open play in their last 540 minutes of play.
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Our England vs Iran Prediction
We’re going to back under 2.5 goals to be scored as our bet for this one. England are simply not playing well enough at the moment to expect them to score any more than one or two goals against this defensively-minded Iran side. The Three Lions and manager Gareth Southgate have faced a lot of criticism over the team’s slow, and sometimes dull, approach and final-third play which could very well spill over into this tournament. Expect England to grab a goal and then look to conserve their lead as they desperately seek to put an end to their winless run. Iran are expected to sit back and look to hit England on the break but will likely see very few chances in this match. This match looks set for a 1-0 or 2-0 victory for the English as they should get their 2022 World Cup campaign off to a winning start.
England vs Iran - Other Interesting Predictions
England to win to nil
England to win + under 3.5 goals
England vs Iran match : Frequently asked questions
The opener of Group B of the World Cup between England and Iran will be held at the Khalifa International Stadium.
UK based viewers can watch the match live on BBC One or stream the match on the BBC website or BBC iPlayer. US based viewers can watch the match on Fox Sports, Fox Sports 1 and streaming services Fubo.TV, Sling and Peacock.
The Qatar heat is likely to play a significant factor at the 2022 World Cup as players may find their stamina levels take a significant hit in the later stages of a match. The match between England and Iran is not expected to hit heat levels that are too high, though, with a somewhat manageable 26 degrees celsius the expected forecast.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
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