The British team almost embarrassed themselves in the Nations League, but at the last moment managed to overtake Greece for first place. Since the start of 2025, Tuchel has taken over as head coach. He had a setback, losing 1-3 to Senegal. However, in all other matches, including the qualifiers, only victories followed.
During this cycle, Uruguay underwent a generational change, parting ways with their star veterans. One of the main leaders, Luis Suarez, ended his international career and publicly criticized coach Bielsa. Nevertheless, they managed to collect 28 points, finishing fourth in the final qualifying table based on additional criteria. Even in friendlies, after opening with a pair of wins, they then drew 0-0 with Mexico and lost 1-5 to the USA.
Kane and company score an average of 2.6 goals per game, conceding just 0.3. Their South American opponents have more modest stats: 0.9 goals scored and conceded per match.
Previous matches: England vs Uruguay
There have been four head-to-head encounters. The Latin Americans have won twice and lost once.
It seems the Europeans are strong enough now to even the head-to-head record — we believe in their victory, even with a “-1” handicap (odds – 1.82).
England vs Uruguay: Key Statistics and Trends
England have won twelve of their last thirteen matches
10% of England’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.9
Uruguay have won two of their last five matches
20% of Uruguay’s matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 1.8
England vs Uruguay: Probable Starting Lineups
England’s formation: 1-4-3-3 (probable lineup): Henderson – O’Riley, Burn, Stones, White – Rice, Wharton, Bellingham – Saka, Kane, Bowen. Quansah and Eze have dropped out at the last moment.
Uruguay’s formation: 1-4-3-3 (probable lineup): Mele – Piqueréz, Olivera, Giménez, Varela – Ugarte, Martinez, Valverde – Sanabria, Núñez, Rodriguez. Bentancur and Salazar were not called up.
