England Women v Belgium Women predictions: Lionesses could be frustrated

Free football tips, best bets and analysis for England Women v Belgium Women in Thursday's international friendly.

Where to watch

ITV4, 8pm Thursday

Best bet

Under 2.5 goals
1pt 7-5 bet365

Match preview

This summer's Women's Euros are just around the corner and tournament hosts England have scheduled three friendlies in preparation, starting with a clash against Belgium at Molineux.

Having taken charge back in September last year, England coach Sarina Wiegman will be eager to use the coming weeks - which also feature games against Switzerland and the Netherlands - to assess her options.

And there could be a fair bit of rotation in the attacking third, in particular when they face the Belgian Red Flames.

Players will also undoubtedly be cautious about picking up a knock before the tournament, so England are unlikely to come out all guns blazing in the Midlands, meaning a low-scoring contest could be on the cards.

In qualifying, Belgium shipped only five times in their eight games and whilst England have been ruthless against lesser opposition in recent World Cup qualifiers, they drew 1-1 and 0-0 with Canada and Spain respectively earlier this year.

Belgium may lack the quality to go deep at this summer's Euros but they can at least warm up for the tournament by frustrating the Lionesses and a bet on under 2.5 goals at odds-against could be the way to play it.

Not got a bet365 account? Bet £10 & get £50 in free bets

Open account offer. Minimum deposit requirement. Free Bets are paid as bet credits and are available for use upon settlement of bets to value of qualifying deposit. Minimum odds, bet and payment method exclusions apply. Returns exclude bet credits stake. Time limits/T&Cs apply. 18+ begambleaware.org

CLAIM OFFER HERE

MORE FREE BETS

Today's top sports betting stories

Follow us on Twitter @racingpostsport