England vs IR Iran betting tips: World Cup preview, predictions, team news and odds
England to win 1-0 against Iran is 4/1. At 4-1, a £10 bet would return £50.
England play Iran in their opening World Cup match in Al-Rayyan. It's just England's second World cup match against Asian opposition. Carlos Queiroz's team have struggled under his management since the 2018 World Cups. Iran's last World Championship victory came in Saint Petersburg in 2002. They have won just one of their last six international matches.
England and Iran are playing each other at Khalifa International Stadium.
Kyle Walker and Reece James are injured. Kieran Trippier will replace him at right back. England are likely to play a 4-2-3-1 formation. Declan Rice, Kalvin Phillips and Jude Bellingham will play in midfield. Raheem Sterling and Bukayo Saka will be used further forward. Harry Kane needs to score to break the record for major tournaments with 11 goals.
Alireza Beiranvand holds the world-record for longest throw in a football match. Alirez Jahanbakhsh, Sardar Azmoun and Mehdi Taremi form Iran's dangerous front three. Hull City's Allahyar Sayyadmanesh is out injured.
