England vs Wales predictions, team news, betting tips, odds and Bet Builder

England vs Wales kick-off, date & TV info 

Date Thursday, October 9th
Kick-off 7.45pm
Venue Wembley Stadium, London
Competition International friendly
TV ITV1

England are seemingly in command of World Cup Qualifying Group K and they will be searching for a third successive win when taking on Wales in an international friendly at Wembley.

Thomas Tuchel's side were 5-0 winners away to Serbia last month and are red-hot favourites to overcome the Welsh, who are likely to have Monday's World Cup qualifier at home to Belgium at the forefront of their minds.

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England vs Wales betting tips & predictions

Best bet

England -1.5 on Asian handicap
2pts 9-10 Hills

Player to score

Marcus Rashford to score at any time
17-10 Hills

Longshot

England to win 3-0
13-2 bet365, BoyleSports

England vs Wales preview 

England have won their last seven meetings against Wales by an aggregate score of 14-1 and they should breeze to a comfortable victory over Craig Bellamy's side as Thomas Tuchel continues the process of sorting out his plans for the 2026 World Cup.

There is work for Tuchel's troops to complete in qualifying with another couple of results needed to make sure of a ticket to next year's event, but England's place at the party has looked pretty assured ever since they romped to a 5-0 victory away to Serbia last month.

The build up to that clash in Belgrade was far from smooth with Tuchel fielding questions over a lack of perceived progress shown in the opening five games of his tenure.

But the Three Lions looked hungry and sharp from the first kick-off and their performance changed the perception of Tuchel, who seems to now have more credit in the bank with supporters.

Tuchel's feeling of security may go someway to explaining his willingness to make bold decisions, such as the omissions of Jude Bellingham, Phil Foden and Jack Grealish from this latest squad.

The German is clearly looking further ahead than next Tuesday's trip to Latvia and might also be taking the sensible view that the majority of players involved against Serbia are deserving of another opportunity.

While England are already looking forward to next year, Wales are more focused on the present as they battle it out with North Macedonia and Belgium for top spot in Group J.

North Macedonia are a point clear at the top of the section but Wales know that the outcome of Monday's home match against Belgium is crucial to their chances.

They were beaten 4-3 by Belgium in Brussels in June and need to respond with a victory over the Red Devils, who are on the same points tally of ten having played one game less.

Given the importance of that game, it seems highly unlikely that Bellamy would consider sending out a first-choice side to face England.

Several of Wales' inexperienced, fringe players could be given their chance at Wembley and they might be in for a tough night, even if there are lots of star names left out of England's line-up too.

Bellamy's respect for England's talent pool was obvious earlier this week when he described the depth of talent available to Tuchel as 'ridiculous'.

Given his competitive nature, Bellamy will urge his players to go toe-to-toe with their illustrious opponents.

However, any amount of industry, organisation and spirit may not be enough to trouble a confident England side, who can build on the superb success over Serbia with another wide-margin victory.

Rashford can ruin Wales's night

The 27-year-old has looked a different player since his loan switch to Barcelona. He was a scoring substitute in England's demolition of Serbia and looks a solid wager to find the net against Wales.

Tuchel's team set for a wide margin success

England were 3-0 victors against Wales at the 2022 World Cup and have every chance of winning by the same scoreline. Wales are going to be mainly focused on Monday's key clash at home to Belgium and they seem unlikely to put up stiff resistance.

England vs Wales Bet Builder

England-England double result

England benefited from a fast start against Serbia and they can establish an early lead against Wales before completing a comfortable victory.

Over two goals

Tuchel's side played with greater freedom in Belgrade and they can score a few goals against a weaker-than-usual Welsh side.

Ben Cabango to be carded

The Swansea centre-back has collected three yellow cards in the Championship this season and  may struggle to avoid a caution at Wembley.

Pays out at 15-2 with bet365

Key stats for England vs Wales

♦ England have won their last two matches against Wales by a 3-0 scoreline
♦ The Three Lions have won their last seven competitive games without conceding
♦ England have won nine of their last 11 competitive fixtures by at least two goals
♦ Wales have failed to score in their last three friendly matches
♦ Wales have lost their last seven fixtures against England

England vs Wales betting odds

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England vs Wales team news and predicted line-ups

England

Harry Kane (ankle) misses out but could return for Tuesday's fixture against Latvia. Cole Palmer and Noni Madueke were not selected due to injuries and Nico O'Reilly has come in for Reece James who withdrew from the squad.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Spence, Stones, Burn, Lewis-Skelly; Anderson, Henderson; Bowen, Rogers, Rashford; Watkins.
Subs: Saka, Loftus-Cheek, Rice, Eze, Guehi, Gordon, Gibbs-White, Konsa.

Wales

The visitors are without Dan James and Aaron Ramsey, who were initially called up but had to withdraw.

Predicted line-up (4-2-3-1): A Davies; Kpakio, Cabango, B Davies, Dasilva; Sheehan, J James; Koumas, Wilson, Brooks; Moore.
Subs: Thomas, Rodon, Williams, Johnson, Ampadu, Mepham, Harris, Broadhead.

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FAQs for England vs Wales

When is England vs Wales in their international friendly?

The match kicks off at 7.45pm on Thursday

Where is England vs Wales being played?

The fixture is taking place at Wembley.

Where can I watch England vs Wales?

The match is being screened live on ITV1.

What is the match betting for England vs Wales?

England are the 2-9 favourites while Wales are a 19-2 chance. The draw is available to back at 9-2.

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