England vs Brazil: Betting Odds & Prediction
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England take on Brazil in an international friendly match at Wembley Stadium on Saturday night.
Both sides have qualified for their respective continental competitions this summer and look to ramp up preparation. Kick-off is set for 7pm UK time.
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England
England come into the game in rich form and are unbeaten in their last ten games. They scored 22 goals while conceded only four in Group E during qualifying for this year's European Championships.
Gareth Southgate's side averaged an expected goal (xG) tally of 1.63 per match yet averaged 2.6 goals across their ten qualifying matches. Their defensive record is also impressive; England boasted an expected goals against (xGA) tally of only 0.63 per game, but conceded slightly less at an average of just 0.5. They also kept a clean sheet in 80% of their home matches, while scoring in every game.
England may however be without captain Harry Kane, who suffered a knock to his ankle while playing for Bayern Munich last weekend.
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— England (@England) March 19, 2024
Brazil
Brazil, meanwhile, have been struggling. They have lost their last three games and sit sixth in the CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 Qualifying standings. The five-time world champions have also conceded seven goals across their six qualifying games, though they have scored eight during that same period.
The South Americans boast an xG of 1.62 while averaging 1.6 goals per game so far. Their defensive statistics are a little shakier, though; despite a projected xGA of one goal per game, they've conceded 1.5. They have also averaged a clean sheet in just 10% of their games since the Qatar World Cup in 2022, though they have found the net in 80% of those matches.
Star forward Neymar Jr will not feature through injury, with added impetus placed on Real Madrid stars Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo to deliver for their country in London.
Prediction
England are in outstanding form and find many of their key players enjoying success at club level heading into the fixture. The home side can be backed on the moneyline, while Brazil's leaky defence coupled with both sides' attacking flair could make for a high-scoring encounter on Saturday evening.