Group B action in the 2022 FIFA World Cup commences on Monday when England and Iran collide at Khalifa International Stadium in Ar-Rayyan. England, ranked fifth in the world, qualified for the World Cup 2022 by winning their six-team group. The Three Lions won eight of their 10 group matches and outscored their opponents 39-3. Meanwhile, Iran were the first Asian team to qualify for the 2022 World Cup. The Iranians won their group with eight wins and one draw in 10 matches.
Kickoff is at 8 a.m. ET. England are the -325 favorites (risk $325 to win $100) in the latest England vs. Iran odds from Caesars Sportsbook, with Iran the +1100 underdogs. A draw is priced at +370, and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before locking in any Iran vs. England picks or 2022 FIFA World Cup predictions, be sure to check out the best bets and analysis from SportsLine soccer insider Martin Green.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated almost $35,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Now, Green has broken down the England vs. Iran matchup from all sides and just locked in his 2022 World Cup picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Iran vs. England:
- England vs. Iran spread: England -1.5 (+100)
- England vs. Iran over/under: 2.5 goals
- England vs. Iran money line: England -325; Iran +1100; Draw +370
- ENG: Harry Kane ranks second in England history with 51 goals.
- IRAN: Mehdi Taremi has scored 13 goals in 18 games across all competitions for Porto.
- England vs. Iran picks: See picks here
Why you should back England
The Three Lions can draw upon experience from going deep in big tournaments recently. In the 2018 World Cup, England advanced to the semifinal before being knocked out by Croatia in extra time. Then last year, Gareth Southgate's men reached the final of the European Championship before falling to Italy on penalty kicks.
In addition, Jude Bellingham is a budding star. The 19-year-old midfielder for Borussia Dortmund is a versatile player who can defend, attack, pass and shoot. He already is one of the best players in the Bundesliga and has excelled in the Champions League. Striker Harry Kane is the second-highest scoring player in England history with 51 goals, just two behind Wayne Rooney. Kane also was the top scorer at the last World Cup after finding the back of the net six times.
Why you should back Iran
The Iranians have a solid striker in Mehdi Taremi. The 30-year-old, who plays for Porto, has scored 13 goals in 18 games across all competitions at the club level, including five in five Champions League matches. During World Cup qualifying, he had seven goals and five assists in 13 appearances.
In addition, Iran face an England side that has struggled recently. In six UEFA Nations League matches over the summer, the Three Lions lost three times and drew three more. Two of those losses came to Hungary, ranked No. 36 in the world.
How to make Iran vs. England picks
Green has broken down this matchup, and while he is leaning Under the total, he has locked in three best bets, including one that pays plus money. Head to SportsLine to see his analysis and top picks.
So who wins England vs. Iran? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers in Iran vs. England have all the value, all from the soccer expert who has generated almost $35,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and find out.
