The second round of World Cup group games gets underway this Friday, November 25th. The standout clash of the day goes down at Al-Bayt Stadium, with England and the USA going head-to-head in Group B.
The Three Lions kicked off their campaign with a thumping 6-2 victory over Iran. Meanwhile, the Stars and Stripes were held to a 1-1 draw by Wales in their opener. Who will come out on top in Al Khor?
There are no shortage of England vs. USA prop bets on offer ahead of the big match. With a multitude of team and player props for us to choose from, I have selected five of the best bets for Friday’s showdown.
Bukayo Saka – Anytime Goalscorer (+240)
Bukayo Saka was arguably the best player on the pitch when England thrashed Iran earlier this week. Not only did he score two of England’s six goals, but he also created multiple goalscoring opportunities for him and his teammates.
Given what happened in the previous game, backing Saka to score on Friday makes a lot of sense. Harry Kane (+110), Callum Wilson (+160) and Marcus Rashford (+190) also have great odds, but Saka’s price of +240 is too tasty to ignore.
Both Teams to Score – Yes (-115)
Although the Three Lions put six past Iran in their opening match, they also conceded two goals. That means they have failed to keep a clean sheet in five of their past seven outings across all competitions.
Gareth Southgate’s men rarely struggle to find the back of the net, but their backline often leaks goals. With dangerous attackers like Christian Pulisic and Timothy Weah on the opposite side, both teams are likely to score on Friday.
Christian Pulisic – 1 or More Shots on Target (+110)
Pulisic enjoyed plenty of success against Wales last time out. In addition to assisting Weah’s goal, the Chelsea winger tormented the Welsh defenders before the US eventually faded during the second half.
As I already mentioned, England’s defense is not as strong as it once was. Pulisic possesses more than enough quality to exploit the Three Lions, so backing him to have one or more shots on target is a great bet – especially at +110.
Harry Kane – 2 or More Shots on Target (+100)
Kane’s goalscoring record speaks for itself. The England captain has netted a whopping 51 goals in 76 appearances for his country, meaning he finds himself just two goals shy of England’s all-time top scorer – Wayne Rooney.
One of the most surprising things about England’s 6-2 win against Iran was the absence of Kane’s name from the scoresheet. Following a relatively quiet display on Monday, Kane looks destined to bounce back against the US.
Match Result / Total Goals – England / Over 2.5 (+160)
England is priced at just -170 to claim all three points at Al-Bayt Stadium, with the US priced at +495 to win. If you’re looking for better odds, I recommend adding the over 2.5 goals market to the England victory.
England’s previous four games have dished up a total of 19 goals, producing an average of 4.75 goals per game. The Three Lions scored nine and conceded ten during that period, so we should see plenty of goals on Friday.
