England Vs. Scotland match preview
England will be playing Scotland on Friday in the Euro 2020 second match of the campaign at Wembley Stadium.
The Three Lions started the campaign with a narrow 1-0 win against Croatia, a lone goal that was netted by Raheem Sterling in the 57th minute.
England approached the WC Qualifiers in style after winning all the three scheduled matches against San Marino, Albania, and Poland; 5-0, 2-0, and 2-1 respectively.
The Tartan Army lost 2-0 in the opener match against the Czech Republic, a brace from Patrik Schick in the 42nd and 52nd minute humbled Steve Clarke’s side.
Scotland have featured thrice in WC Qualifiers winning once and sharing the spoils against Austria and Israel 2-2 and 1-1 respectively.
These teams are termed to be oldest rivals, the first time meeting between them taking place in 1872 as the first International football match in history as recognized by FIFA.
Match Facts
- England have won eight and suffered two losses in the last ten matches in all competitions this season.
- The Three Lions have registered seven clean-sheets in their last ten matches in all competitions this season.
- Scotland has registered three clean sheets in the last ten matches in all competitions this season.
- The Tartan Army have won four times, drawn thrice, and suffered three losses in the last ten matches in all competitions this season.
- Gareth Southgate’s men have at least registered more than two goals, four in the last ten matches in all competitions this season.
- Steve Clarke’s side have registered two away wins in the last six matches in all competitions this season.
England Vs. Scotland Head to Head
In the last seven encounters, these teams have met once in European Championship, Euro 99 qualifiers twice in International Friendly Games, and twice in World Cup UEFA.
England have grabbed five wins while Scotland getting a single consolation win while sharing 2-2 spoils in the latest encounter.
England Team News
Harry Maguire may be sidelined recovering from an ankle injury that left him out at the end of his Premier League season.
Scotland Team News
Kieran Tierney is likely to miss this clash for his side for the sustained calf injury which is set to rule him out of the training today.
England Vs. Scotland Prediction
The Three Lions will be looking to continue with their best performance here, seemingly enjoying their form, and are heading to this clash with confidence to grab a win. Scotland knows the impact of losing in this one, therefore will be aiming to capitalize in any mistake made by the opponent.
Our topbets pundit is predicting a win for England and Betway is backing the results with 1.34 odds while 1XBet is giving 1.36 Odds.
Goals – Over 2.5
Both teams have been producing more than two goals occasionally in various competitions and we expect over 2.5 Markets as predicted by our pundit.
Betway are backing the market with 1.88 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.92.
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