Tunisia V England:Predictions, Head to Head (H2H), Stats, Preview, and Betting Tips
Tunisia will open their world cup campaign against England as they try to be the First African team to win a match in this tournament having been Disappointed by the First three nations.
Tunisia are currently ranked 21st on the FIFA ranking and are expected to stick to their defensive approach and break on the counter.
The north African side played three warm up matches drawing two and losing the other but had a good run of games prior to that.
England on the other are in great form ahead of this tournament and its has been at least one year now since they tasted defeat.
Led by Gareth Southgate who preferred a young squad ahead of this tournament the three lions are under pressure to perform as they are accused of failing to turn up on big stage.
England played two warm up matches including against an African side Nigeria winning both and that friendly against Nigeria should have given them an ideal preparation.
H2h
The two nations met each other two times in the past.
The first clash saw them play a 1-1 draw in a friendly back in 1990.
The second was a much more important one as England took a comfortable 2-0 victory in the group stage of the World Cup 1998 in France.
Key stats
England have kept a clean sheet in 9 of their last 11 matches (FIFA World Cup).
Tunisia are undefeated in their last 8 matches (FIFA World Cup).
England have won their last 4 matches.
Team news
Rashford is a doubt for England but should not have started anyway apart from that everyone is fit ahead of this match.
Tunisia have a clean bill of health.
Probable Lineups
Tunisia4-2-3-1:Mathlouthi, Bronn, Ben Youssef, Menah, Maaloul, Shkiri, Khaoui, Sassi, Sliti, Badri, Ben Youssef
England 3-5-2:Pickford, Stones, Maguire Walker, Trippier, Young, Henderson, Alli, Lingard, Sterling, Kane
PREDICTIONS FROM OTHER SITES
SITE | PREDICTIONS | SCORE PREDICTION |
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Forebet | 2 | 0-2 |
Statarea | 2 | - |
Predictz | England win | 0-2 |
Whoscored | England win | 0-1 |
Freesupertips | Under 2.5 goals | 0-1 |
leaguelane | Harry kane to score | 0-2 |
Windrawwin | England win | 0-2 |
Football predictions | England win | 0-1 |
Recommended bets:
This should be a close affair but england should get all the three points with alow scoring match expected
Under 2.5 goals
England win
Harry Kane score any time