As we are just about two months away from the FIFA World Cup 2022, it’s high time for the fans to start analyzing the chances of their favorite teams at one of the biggest sporting events in the world. This time, the mega event will take place in the Arab peninsula of Qatar. As 32 teams prepare themselves for the global showpiece, the buzz among the predictions and betting markets is very obvious.

English football fans are one of the most passionate soccer lovers in the world. It has been a long wait for England since they were last crowned as the world champions at Wembley in FIFA 1966. Will the England team bring glory this time and end the long wait of the fans? Only Time will tell!

For now, let’s try to analyze how the English side is looking ahead of the World Cup and figure out their chances.

England World Cup Prediction: Overall FIFA Stats

England World Cup Prediction: Performance in the Last World Cup

England got a promising start to their campaign under Gareth Southgate in the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia. The Three Lions began their campaign by a 2-1 win over Tunisia in the Group G fixture. Harry Kane scored both goals.

The English side had a record-breaking second group game as they surpassed their record for the most number of goals in a World Cup match and gave a 6-1 defeat to Panama. It was Kane shining again with a brilliant hat trick. Having already qualified for the Round of 16, Southgate made 9 changes in the final group game, and England lost that match to Belgium by 0-1.

In the Round of 16, England faced a tough fight from Columbia. Kane’s sixth goal of the tournament gave the lead to England but the Columbians made things even in stoppage time. However, England made sure they qualify for the next round by winning 4-3 on penalties.

England continued its dominance and won the Quarter-Final clash with Sweden, with Harry Maguire and Delli Alli scoring goals to seal a place in the Semifinals of the big event. England faced a spirited Croatia team in the Semifinals. Kieran Trippier gave his side a lead in the 5th minute. But Perisic’s equalizer and a goal from Mandzukic in extra time finished England’s hopes of becoming the champions.

Winning Odds

As per Oddschecker, England is among the top 4 favorites to win the tournament this year.

England World Cup Prediction: Recent Form

England hasn’t looked in top form in the recent matches. Their last international appearance was in the UEFA Nations League. The Three Lions have played 6 Nations League fixtures this year but failed to win any of them. They faced 3 defeats, while 3 games ended in a draw. England ended the last match in a 3-3 draw with Germany at the Wembley Stadium.

England World Cup Prediction: Recent Stats (Nations League)

Matches: 6

Goals Per Game: 0.67

Goals Conceded Game: 1.67

Clean Sheets: 1

Yellow Cards Average: 1.33 (8)

Red Cards Average: 0.17 (1)

England World Cup Prediction: Can Harry Kane win the Golden Boot again?

The captain of the English football team, Harry Kane played a vital part in his side’s journey to the Semifinals in the last edition of FIFA. His six goals earned him the Golden Boot for the first time in his career. He faced intense competition from other star footballers like Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappe.

Looking at the current form of Kane, there are strong chances that he will be on the list of top goal-scorers in Qatar too. He has already scored 7 goals in the Premier League, playing for Tottenham. Kane maintained an average of 2 key passes per game as well.

As per Oddshecker, Harry Kane is the top favorite to win Golden Boot this year.

England World Cup Squad Prediction

England

Goalkeepers: Jordan Pickford, Aaron Ramsdale, Nick Pope, Dean Henderson, Sam Johnstone

Defenders: Kyle Walker, Reece James, Eric Dier, Kieran Trippier, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw, Conor Coady, Ben Chilwell, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Marc Guehi, Fikayo Tomori, Ben White.

Midfielders: Delan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden, Mason Mount, Bukayo Saka, Jack Grealish, Jordan Henderson, James Ward-Prowse, Kalvin Phillips, Harvet Elliott, James Maddison

Forwards: Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Jadon Sancho, Marcus Rahsford, Ivan Toney, Tammy Abraham, Jarrod Bowen, Callum Wilson, Ollie Watkins, Patrick Bamford.

England World Cup Prediction: World Cup Fixtures

Final Insight and Analysis

The England football team is full of highly skilled and quality players. This surely makes them a potential side to become world champions. However, their performance in the recent past hasn’t looked up to the mark. After a praiseworthy campaign in FIFA 2018, the Englishmen reached the Finals of the UEFA Euro 2020 as well but they failed to win the Final and lost to Italy on penalties.

The other attackers need to step up in big games to reduce the dependence on Harry Kane. It will quite interesting to see whether England would end another World Cup on a disappointing note or if they are determined to create history this time.

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