Match Information
- Competition: 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
- Date: March 25, 2025
- Time: 02:45 AM (GMT)
- Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
- Asian Handicap: 0.91 : 3 1/4:0 : 0.93
- European Odds: 1.04 : 17.50 : 4.60
- Over/Under Odds: 0.86 : 3.5-4 : 0.96
Expert Analysis and Prediction
England’s Current Form
England is currently leading their World Cup Qualifier group with a comfortable 3 points from their opening match. Managed by Thomas Tuchel, England is widely regarded as one of the strongest teams in their group, and with their current form, they have a high chance of finishing the qualifiers undefeated. Hosting Latvia at Wembley presents an excellent opportunity to secure another 3 points and move closer to automatic qualification.
In their last match, England dominated Albania 2-0 at home. They opened the scoring in the 20th minute and, despite Albania’s attempts, England controlled the game and sealed the victory with another goal in the second half.
Latvia’s Challenge
Latvia is currently in 2nd place in the group with 3 points, having secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Andorra. However, the road ahead will be much tougher for Latvia, as they face top teams like England and Serbia in their qualification group. Despite their promising start, Latvia will need to put in a lot of effort to remain competitive, especially when playing away against a powerhouse like England.
In their previous match against Andorra, Latvia controlled the game with 63% possession but only managed a single goal in the 58th minute to secure a 1-0 win. While Latvia showed good control, they will face a much greater challenge against the likes of England.
Head-to-Head and Betting Insights
- Recent Form: England has been in strong form with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last 5 matches. Latvia, on the other hand, has struggled, with only 1 win, 1 draw, and 3 losses in their last 5 matches across all competitions.
- Head-to-Head: England and Latvia have not faced each other many times, but historically, England has been dominant in such encounters. The gap in quality between the two sides is substantial, with England the clear favorite in this matchup.
- Betting Advice: With an Asian Handicap of -3.25, England is expected to dominate. Betting on England to win by more than 3 goals is recommended for higher chances of success.
England’s Attack and Defense
England’s attacking prowess has been impressive, with 14 goals scored in their last 5 matches. Their defense has also been solid, conceding just 3 goals. In contrast, Latvia has only scored 3 goals in their last 5 games, while their defense has conceded 7 goals. The difference in quality between the two teams is evident, and England’s star players are expected to score multiple goals in this encounter.
With an Over/Under line of 3.75 goals, betting on Over 3.75 goals could be a good option, as England’s offensive power is likely to overwhelm Latvia.
Team News and Predicted Lineups
England
- Injuries: None
- Suspended: None
Latvia
- Injuries: None
- Suspended: None
Predicted Starting Lineups
England (4-3-3)
- Goalkeeper: Jordan Pickford
- Defenders: Lewis-Skelly, Burn, Konsa, Walker
- Midfielders: Jones, Rice, Bellingham
- Forwards: Rashford, Foden, Kane
Latvia (4-4-2)
- Goalkeeper: Zviedris
- Defenders: Balodis, Cernomordijs, Jurkovskis, Ciganiks
- Midfielders: Melniks, Saveljevs, Savalnieks, Zelenkovs
- Forwards: Ikaunieks, Gutkovskis
Final Prediction
- Score Prediction: England 5-0 Latvia
- Betting Pick: England
- Over/Under Pick: Over 3.75 goals
England’s class and form make them clear favorites in this World Cup qualifier. With an efficient attack and strong defense, they are expected to secure a dominant victory over Latvia. Latvia will struggle to keep up, especially with the pressure of playing away at Wembley.
