{"id":5820,"date":"2018-09-07T09:35:58","date_gmt":"2018-09-07T09:35:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blnebeuk.serveur04.com\/blog\/?p=5820"},"modified":"2018-09-07T09:35:58","modified_gmt":"2018-09-07T09:35:58","slug":"england-vs-spain-predictions-betting-tips-and-match-preview","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.netbet.co.uk\/blog\/2018\/09\/07\/england-vs-spain-predictions-betting-tips-and-match-preview\/","title":{"rendered":"England vs. Spain Predictions, Betting Tips and Match Preview"},"content":{"rendered":"
<\/div>

\"England<\/p>\n

While the opening game may have ended in a disappointing 0-0 draw between France and Germany, hopes will be high for both teams playing on Saturday. For Spain, it\u2019s a chance to redeem themselves after a disappointing W. Cup, while England will be expected to continue their good run of pride-restoring form.<\/p>\n

Diego Costa won\u2019t be playing for Spain due to injury, and Barca\u2019s Gerard Pique has retired from International football, so neither will be present at Wembley. But Marcos Alonso\u2019s form at Chelsea so far this year means that he\u2019ll be in the starting line-up, and with rumours of a transfer to Real Madrid still hanging over him, both English and Spanish eyes will be watching with interest.<\/p>\n

As for England, there\u2019s little to complain about, especially with the much-maligned Raheem Sterling out of the team due to injury. Liverpool\u2019s Adam Lallana is also out of the squad, so Marcus Rashford will relish the opportunity to start for the team, if it\u2019s offered to him. Harry Kane remains as captain, and it\u2019s understood that Gareth Southgate will keep to his 3-5-2 formation. The big question is whether he\u2019ll be wearing a waistcoat or has something from his new Winter collection in mind.<\/p>\n

England vs. Spain Predictions<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Despite being more successful than Spain in Russia, England showed that they were quite limited in what they can do. They didn\u2019t score many goals from open play, instead having to rely on set-pieces. This might actually benefit them against Spain, who are quite short compared to the English team. However, Spain are a superior footballing nation and have greater technical ability, therefore I\u2019m backing them to get a win.<\/p>\n

England vs. Spain Betting Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n