With their new coach, Tuchel, England showed a perfect record in qualification, winning all matches in their group. However, there were disappointing friendly matches in March: a draw with Uruguay and a home loss to Japan. After refreshing their squad, Kane and his teammates started the summer with a 1-0 win over New Zealand and a 3-0 victory against Costa Rica. At the tournament, they played a surprisingly entertaining match with Croatia. The opponent responded twice to Harry’s goals, but England ultimately prevailed, finishing 4-2.
The Ghanaian team also topped their group, earning 25 points in ten matches. However, they missed the AFCON, and following a string of defeats in friendlies, only managed a draw against Wales. Their World Cup opener against Panama was unconvincing, at best level play. Still, they kept a clean sheet and scored the winner in the fifth minute of added time!
The European powerhouse averages 2.6 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.4. The African side has a negative ratio: 1.1 scored and 1.3 goals conceded per match.
Previous Matches: England vs Ghana
The only friendly encounter took place in 2011 and ended in a 1-1 draw.
The British start the tournament confidently, unlike their opponent. The prediction is for their victory with a “-1.5 goal” handicap (odds – 1.65).
England vs Ghana: Key Statistics and Trends
England have won four matches in a row
20% of England’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.0
Ghana have lost five of their last seven matches
30% of Ghana’s matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.4
England vs Ghana: Probable Starting Lineups
England are set to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Pickford – O’Riley, Stones, Konsa, James – Rice, Anderson – Gordon, Bellingham, Madueke – Kane
Ghana are expected to use a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Ati-Zigi – Mensah, Opoku, Adjetey, Senaya – Sulemana, Owusu, Yirenkyi – Semenyo, Ayew, Nuamah.
