Prediction: Wales vs England

Verdict: England win

Best Odds: 1/2

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In what is a real battle of Britain on Tuesday night, England will meet Wales at the Ahmad bin Ali Stadium for their final Group B encounter.

Wales

Starting with Wales, while Rob Page's men might have opened their World Cup comeback with the mood in their camp at an all-time high, the Dragons failed to make an impact in Qatar . Although the Reds managed to snatch a 1-1 draw against the United States last week as they began their Group B adventure, they certainly came down to earth a few days ago. Putting on a pessimistic display and suffering a final heartbreak against Iran as they finally crumbled to a 2-0 loss, Wales need a miracle if they are to find a way to the phase direct elimination. Enduring a veritable Nations League nightmare earlier in the year, Page's men suddenly find themselves in the middle of a prolonged rut. As well as signing off their pre-World Cup preparations with a 1-0 loss to Wales in Poland, the Dragons have failed to win any of their previous seven appearances in all competitions.

Team News

With a direct red card against Iran in the dying moments of last week, Wayne Hennessey will miss out here as he serves a suspension. Leicester's Danny Ward will come between the sticks and make his full World Cup debut on Tuesday night.

Coming off the bench in Friday's 2-0 Wales loss, Joe Allen could enter Page's starting XI here. Despite being the subject of intense scrutiny this month, the duo of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey are expected to hold their place.

England

When it comes to England, while the Three Lions may have started their World Cup adventure with a real statement last week, Gareth Southgate's men immediately came down to earth. After sounding pessimistic a few days ago and knowing they were lucky to have secured a 0-0 draw against the United States, the European giants find mounting pressure on their shoulders. Although Los Blancos could sit firmly in pole position to clinch their ticket to the knockout stage, they have shown some lingering problems over the past few months. In fact, despite signing off their pre-World Cup preparations with a 3-3 draw against Germany at Wembley, Southgate's men have remarkably managed to win just one of their last eight appearances in any format. . Losing their top-flight Nations League status during the September international break, England will be desperate for a much-needed boost here.

Team News

Controversially left on the bench in England's 0-0 stalemate against the United States on Friday, Phil Foden could make his first World Cup start here. Likewise, fellow Manchester City star Jack Grealish is hoping for a full recall.

Returning to training this weekend, Leicester's James Maddison is expected to be included in Southgate's squad on Tuesday night. Although still awaiting his first goal this winter, Harry Kane will lead the charge for the Three Lions.

Key Factors to Consider When the two teams last met in 2020 for a friendly match, England took a 3-0 victory at Wembley. Southgate's men have won each of their last six meetings against Wales. However, England have recorded just one win from any of their last eight clashes across all formats. Likewise, Wales have failed to win any of their previous seven appearances in all competitions. Page's side are yet to land a single shot from open play in their first two meetings in Group B.

Conclusion

Coming down to earth with a downbeat performance against the United States on Friday, England will be desperate to prove it was just a minor hitch. However, while the Three Lions may have picked up just one win in any of their last eight encounters across all formats, they should feel a chance here. With Wales suffering ultimate heartbreak at the hands of Iran at the weekend, Page's side should also worry about their protracted struggles against their British rivals. Including a 3-0 at bat on the trip to Wembley in 2020, the Dragons have lost each of their last six meetings against England. Although they still have work to do midweek, we're backing the Southgate superstars to claim maximum points.

Verdict: England win

Best Odds: 1/2

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