England vs Greece: Prediction, Betting Tips & Key Players (10/10/2024)
England vs Greece in the UEFA Nations League promises tension, excitement, and very high stakes. Both of these two sides are desperate for a critical position in Group B2 and are happening to be an entertaining contest. Attacking-minded England, under interim manager Lee Carsley, is out to seal a victory which will see them leap over Greece in the standings, while Greece enjoys a flying start to their campaign and aims to keep that going.
England’s Performance Overview (WDWLWW)
England enters the Nations League after two consecutive 2-0 victories, showing a rejuvenated attacking strategy under Carsley. They have also kept back-to-back clean sheets, something they hadn’t done since June 2023. That’s a confidence booster at the back for the Three Lions.
England is without key players like Ezri Konsa and Kobbie Mainoo, injured in the buildup to this game, while the presence of Harry Kane and others, such as Jude Bellingham and Phil Foden, will be important. England is still hungry to overthrow current group leaders Greece, and a win here could see them leapfrog their opponents at the top of the standings.
Greece’s Strong Start in the Nations League (WDLWWW)
Despite facing injury concerns, Greece has enjoyed a strong start in the competition. They secured convincing victories in their opening games, defeating opponents 3-0 and 2-0. Ivan Jovanović’s side would be more than happy to keep the winning streak going, but that is a different challenge when going up against an unbeaten-in-nine England team.
The attack for Greece will have to heavily depend on Vangelis Pavlidis, who has been in fantastic form since joining Benfica. The injury to Ioannidis will deny Greece his services which they desperately need. Historically, Greece has struggled against England, having failed to score in seven of their last nine matches.
England vs Greece: Head-to-Head Analysis
England has an excellent record against Greece, as it has won seven of its nine matches with just two draws. In their last meeting in August 2006, England secured a dominant 4-0 victory on home soil. This history suggests a tough battle for Greece as they seek their first win against the Three Lions.
Greece has shown improvement, especially defensively, having not conceded in their last four competitive appearances. However, they’ve consistently struggled to break down stronger teams, particularly when playing away.
Key Betting Opportunities
Betting Odds:
- England to Win: 1.26
- Greece to Win: 8.80
Despite Greece’s unbeaten start, the odds favor England, as shown on the StarBet platform The Three Lions’ superior squad depth, combined with their strong home advantage at Wembley, makes them the clear favorite to win. Greece’s struggles against higher-ranked teams further solidify England’s position as the safer bet.
England vs Greece: Predicted Lineups
England possible starting lineup: Pickford; Alexander-Arnold, Guehi, Colwill, Lewis; Rice, Bellingham; Saka, Palmer, Grealish; Watkins
Greece possible starting lineup: Vlachodimos; Rota, Mavropanos, Koulierakis, Tsimikas; Siopis, Kourbelis; Masouras, Bakasetas, Tzolis; Pavlidis
Final Score Prediction
England 2-0 Greece
Despite Greece’s recent form, their record against England makes this a daunting fixture. England’s attack – coincided with their renovated rear guard – shall see them seal another comfortable win to keep their 100 percent record under Carsley intact.
