England has tended to disappoint on the big stage in recent years, and it would be nothing short of catastrophic for the Three Lions to be upset in the Group G opener against Tunisia on Monday in World Cup action. Most expect Belgium to win this group and England to also advance and finish second. It is a solid Mybookie Sportsbook betting favorite against Tunisia.
Will Wahbi Khazri play? The 27-year-old attacker tallied nine goals and two assists while on loan (from Sunderland) to Ligue 1 side Rennes this season. Khazri (fitness), however, is in a race against time to be fit for Monday’s opener. He is likely to play.In some respects, Tunisia is a nightmare opponent. While the north African side can’t match up with their opponent’s man for man, they are the type of team who’ll raise their game in an opening match, dig in and be nightmarish to play against for a while. They’re a flexible outfit, but when they go into a defensive mindset, they can defend well.Tunisia is one of six predominantly Muslim nations at the 2018 World Cup. That’s notable, because Ramadan is underway, and won’t end until the day after the World Cup opener. That could lead to some fitness questions with players fasting.
Tunisia vs. England 2018 World Cup Betting Preview & Pick
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— Jack Butland (@JackButland_One) 14 de junio de 2018
- When: Monday, 2 PM ET
- Where: Volgograd Arena, Volgograd, Russia
- TV/Stream: Fox Sports 1/Fox Sports Go
- 2018 World Cup Betting Odds: England -233 / Tunisia +750 / Draw +290 (2.5)
Why Bet on England?
- Confederation: UEFA
- Head coach: Gareth Southgate
- Captain: Harry Kane
- FIFA Ranking: 12
Possible Line-Up
- 1-J. Pickford
- 3-A. Young
- 6-G. Cahill
- 4-K. Walker
- 2-K. Trippier
- 5-J. Stones
- 11-D. Alli
- 7-J. Lingard
- 8-E. Dier
- 9-H. Kane
- 10-R. Sterling
Why Bet on Tunisia?
- Confederation: CAF
- Head coach: Nabil Maâloul
- Captain: Wahbi Khazri
- FIFA Ranking: 21

Possible Line-Up
- 16-A. Mathlouthi
- 2-S. Ben Youssef
- 12-A. Maâloul
- 11-D. Bronn
- 23-N. Sliti
- 13-F. Sassi
- 17-E. Skhiri
- 7-S. Khaoui
- 4-Y. Meriah
- 9-A. Badri
- 8-F. Ben Youssef
Team’s Recent Results
England- England 2 – Costa Rica 0
- England 2 – Nigeria 1
- Italy 1 – England 1
- Netherlands 0 – England 1
- England 0 – Brazil 0
- Tunisia 0 – Spain 1
- Tunisia 2 – Turkey 2
- Portugal 2 – Tunisia 2
- Tunisia 1 – Costa Rica 0
- Tunisia 1 – Iran 0