Thomas Tuchel’s England face Uruguay at Wembley, with both managers using this match to finalise their World Cup squads.
England vs Uruguay Form and Head to Head
The Three Lions come into this fixture in formidable form, having won their last six matches across all competitions. Their most recent outing saw them secure a comfortable 2-0 victory away against Albania in a World Cup Qualification UEFA match.
This impressive run includes five other wins: a 2-0 home triumph over Serbia, a dominant 5-0 away win against Latvia, a 3-0 home victory against Wales, another 5-0 away thrashing of Serbia, and a 2-0 home win over Andorra. Across these six games, England have been particularly stingy in defence, remarkably not conceding a single goal while scoring an impressive 20 themselves.
Uruguay, on the other hand, arrive with a more mixed bag of results from their last six international outings. Their most recent match ended in a heavy 5-1 defeat to the USA in an international friendly. Prior to that, they managed a goalless draw against Mexico, secured a 2-1 away win against Uzbekistan, clinched a 1-0 home victory over the Dominican Republic, played out another 0-0 draw with Chile, and started this sequence with a 3-0 home win against Peru in World Cup Qualification CONMEBOL. In total, the visitors have recorded three wins, two draws, and one loss, scoring seven goals and conceding six.
The history between these two proud footballing nations spans several decades, though recent meetings have been scarce. The last encounter between England and Uruguay took place at the 2014 FIFA World Cup, where Uruguay emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Looking at their overall record from the four previous meetings available, Uruguay hold a slight edge with two wins, compared to England's one victory, and one match ending in a draw.
Who Is The Betting Favourite In England vs Uruguay?
England are strong betting favourites to beat Uruguay. Latest odds imply roughly a 67% chance of an England win, with Uruguay closer to 15%.
| Match Result | Best Odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|
| England | 11/20 | Ladbrokes |
| Uruguay | 6/1 | BresBet |
| Draw | 10/3 | AK Bets |
Odds last updated at 3PM Friday, 27th March. View the full market on the England v Uruguay page on Oddschecker.
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England vs Uruguay Team News
England's squad for this friendly sees several prominent names rested or held back for future fixtures. Dean Henderson, Dan Burn, Marc Guehi, Ezri Konsa, Nico O'Reilly, Elliot Anderson, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers, Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, and Bukayo Saka will not feature against Uruguay as they are set to join the squad for the upcoming match against Japan.
This opens the door for other players to stake their claim. Harry Maguire and John Stones could form a central defensive partnership, while Kobbie Mainoo and Adam Wharton are expected to anchor the midfield. Upfront, fit-again Jude Bellingham is in line to start, supported by Cole Palmer, Marcus Rashford, and Jarrod Bowen. Recent withdrawals of Jarell Quansah and Eberechi Eze have also led to Ben White and Harvey Barnes earning spots in the squad.
For Uruguay, manager Marcelo Bielsa is expected to field a strong side featuring several recognisable European-based talents. Barcelona's Ronald Araujo and Real Madrid's Federico Valverde are notable starters, providing a solid spine to the team. Manuel Ugarte is also anticipated to feature in midfield. Leading the line will be Darwin Núñez, the former Liverpool forward, who has a respectable 13 goals in 36 appearances for his national side.
England vs Uruguay Predicted Lineups
England (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Hall, Maguire, Stones, Livramento; Mainoo, Wharton; Rashford, Bellingham, Palmer; Bowen
Uruguay (4-2-3-1): Muslera; Viña, Giménez, Araujo, Varela; Valverde, Ugarte; Sanabria, de Arrascaeta, Araújo; Núñez
England vs Uruguay Match Prediction
England, under Thomas Tuchel, head into this friendly in excellent form after a flawless World Cup qualifying campaign, winning all eight of their group matches without conceding a single goal. While this is a friendly and rotation is likely, the depth of talent at England’s disposal, combined with the home advantage at Wembley, gives them a clear edge.
Uruguay are no pushovers, and they have the quality to test England’s structure and intensity. However, their recent form has been inconsistent. Even so, with attacking threats like Darwin Núñez, they have the ability to trouble England’s defence.
This should be a competitive contest, but England’s quality, squad depth and home advantage should see them come through with a narrow win.
Prediction: England 2-1 Uruguay
England vs Uruguay Bet Builder Tip
Our England vs Uruguay Bet Builder Tip is:
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Yes - Both Teams To Score
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Ronald Araujo - To Be Shown A Card
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C. Palmer Over 0.5 - Shots On Target
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