While England dreams of becoming world champions again, as it did only once in history, in 1966, Senegal can match this Sunday what is the best campaign, after having reached the quarterfinals of the 2002 World Cup. two teams, which will face each other in professional competitions for the first time, will meet at 4 pm (Brasília time) at the Al Bayt stadium, in the city of Al Khor, in Qatar, for the round of 16.
Manager Gareth Southgate will have all 25 players available for the decisive match against Senegal – defender Ben White returned home last Wednesday due to personal problems. Everyone trained normally at the Al Wakrah SC stadium this Saturday. Some doubts in Southgate’s mind should only be confirmed shortly before the game.
Up front, Marcus Rashford and Phil Foden, who led England to victory over Wales in the last game, could have taken the starting spot for good. The Manchester duo competes with Sterling and Saka, respectively, players who shone in their debut against Iran. On the right side, Kyle Walker and Kieran Trippier are also in contention for the vacancy. Southgate will also consider whether to bring Mason Mount back after his rest against Wales, when Jordan Henderson came on in his place.
In the last press conference before the game, Aliou Cissé, coach of Senegal, with a fever, did not give interviews. His assistant, Regis Boagert, was the one who answered the journalists’ questions, but assured that the coach will be on the sidelines to lead the team in the round of 16. On the field, one absence is certain: Ghana Gueye, suspended, will not be able to play. At the assistant coach’s conference this Saturday, Regis said that Kouyaté is still recovering from an injury to his right leg and is doubtful.
ENGLAND VS SENEGAL PREVENTION 1: HARRY KANE SCHEDULES OR GIVES ASSISTANCE
Harry Kane is one of the main players of the England and Tottenham national team, with passing quality, finishing, a lot of speed, as well as returning to score in defense.
For the number 9 to score a goal or assist, the chances are great, although so far he has not scored, but contributed with three assists. Among the prognoses, the odds for this one are above 1.67, being a low risk.
ENGLAND VS SENEGAL PREVENTION 2: GAME GO TO PENALTIES
In this 2022 World Cup we saw many “zebras” happen, including the selection of Senegal is in the round of 16 was a big surprise, even more with the performance of the Ecuadorians in the group stage.
Despite the two victories, England had many errors on the field, which could be exploited by the Senegalese. The prognosis for the game to go to penalties is very risky due to the English favoritism, therefore the odds above 6.40.
ENGLAND VS SENEGAL PREVENTION 3: OVER 2.5 GOALS
A simpler and less risky England v Senegal guess is for more than 2.5 goals to occur, as the European team scored nine goals in the group stage alone. As he also suffered two and had many defensive flaws.
In contrast, Senegal’s defense is made up of Diallo, from PSG, and Koulibaly, from Chelsea, in addition to great midfielders to make it difficult for the English. In games for Group A, he scored five times, highlighting the number 9 Boulaye Dia.
