The USA Men’s National Team (0 wins, 0 losses, 1 draw) faces a huge challenge Friday when it plays England (1-0-0) in the final World Cup game of the day at Al Bayt Stadium. Kickoff for the Group B match is set for 2 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s prop bet lines around the England vs. USA odds, and make our best World Cup bets, picks and predictions.
England is coming off a 6-2 win over Iran in its opening match. Only M Bukayo Saka scored multiple goals for the winning side.
It was an utterly dominant performance from England, controlling possession for 79% of the match. F Harry Kane did injure his ankle, so there could be some unknown whether he is 100% for this match. England did announce he was available to play.
The USA, on the other hand, drew Wales 1-1. It was a disappointing effort after a thrilling first-half goal put the Americans on top of the F Gareth Bale-led side.
The US subbed on F Jordan Morris instead of M Gio Reyna, which led to some controversy. Nonetheless, the USMNT drew despite having 59% possession.
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Best USA vs. England prop bets
Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 11:54 a.m. ET.
England Phil Foden: ANYTIME GOAL (+245)
England might be the deepest attacking team in the entire tournament. If there is one thing I expect from England, it’s that it can attack with pace.
F Phil Foden, who played for Man City — arguably the best club in the world — can bring that and only played 19 minutes against Iran, subbing on in the 71st.
Foden had 7 goals in 11 starts and 14 matches played for City this season. He can finish at a high level, and he should get plenty of opportunities against the US.
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Total corners: OVER 9.5 (+110)
England had 8 corners against Iran, and it should bring a similar pace to this game. Players like F Raheem Sterling and Foden are going to be able to push the wingbacks for the US.
However, the counter is true as well. The US has talented wings and should be playing Reyna, who is among its best attacking players.
With F Christian Pulisic undoubtedly leading the way, the ball should get to the endline often. These teams combined for 14 corners in the first round of group stage games, and it should be a similar style of play here.
– This line was +230 Thursday, so it came down just a little bit.
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England Raheem Sterling: 1ST GOALSCORER (+550)
Playing for Chelsea after a 7-year stint with City, Sterling had just 3 goals in 11 starts.
He should again draw the start for England, and if Kane isn’t at 100% in this match, the importance of Sterling in the attack becomes that much more emphasized.
Sterling had 1 goal in the 1st match and had 2 goals in 7 matches during the World Cup qualifiers. One of the key players that typically has the ball at his feet, this is a good value for him to get his side on the board first.
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