England travel to Barcelona this weekend for a World Cup qualifier against Andorra, and anything less than a dominant win will be a surprise. With a flawless record against the 173rd-ranked Tricolors — and 25 goals scored without reply in six prior meetings — the Three Lions are heavy favourites once again.
Recent results back up expectations: England beat Albania 2-0 and Latvia 3-0 in March, while Andorra fell to Latvia and Albania without scoring. The last time these two met in World Cup qualifiers, England won 4-0 at home and 5-0 away.
Despite a long club season, manager Thomas Tuchel is expected to keep the pressure high, chasing a fifth straight competitive clean sheet — something England have only achieved twice in their history.
From a betting perspective, England to win by over 3.5 goals is priced at 17/20 with William Hill. A 4-0 win is 11/2 with Paddy Power and Sky Bet. Harry Kane is the frontrunner to score first at 15/8 (bet365), while Declan Rice — who has two goals and three assists in his last six internationals — is evens to contribute again.
Quick Odds Round-Up:
- England -3.5 goals: 17/20 (William Hill)
- Correct score 4-0: 11/2 (Paddy Power, Sky Bet)
- First goalscorer – Harry Kane: 15/8 (bet365)
- Rice to score or assist: Evens (bet365)
Also this weekend:
- French Open Semi-Final: Iga Swiatek (4/5) vs Aryna Sabalenka (6/5) – Betway offers 13/10 for a three-set thriller
- Epsom Derby: Charlie Appleby’s Ruling Court (7/2) could stop Aidan O’Brien’s hot streak, while 16/1 shot Stanhope Gardens offers each-way value
- Epsom Oaks: Desert Flower is 5/4 favourite to win for Appleby and Buick
Whether you’re tuning in for football, tennis or the track, there’s no shortage of high-stakes action this weekend.