Ghana (1-0-0) and England (1-0-0) will face off today at 4:00 p.m. ET at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass.
Both nations secured World Cup wins in their opening fixtures, but achieved them in drastically different fashions, setting the stage for a compelling encounter.
England is favored at a -450 price on the moneyline, with the over/under set at 2.5 (-155o / +125u) goals.
Let's get into my Ghana vs. England prediction.
England vs Ghana Prediction
Picks: England To Win and Over 2.5 Goals (-140)
My England vs. Ghana best bet is a parlay combining an England victory and three or more total goals in this match.
England vs Ghana Odds
| Ghana Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+1.5 +125 | 2.5 -155o / 125u | +1300 |
| England Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-1.5 -155 | 2.5 -155o / 125u | -450 |
England vs Ghana World Cup Preview
This match is projected to be a one-sided affair heavily controlled by England. Ghana managed only 38% possession against Panama and will likely concede even more of the ball to a dominant English midfield.
Expect England to dictate the tempo from the start, looking to build on the momentum from their opening victory.
A key factor for England was their tactical adjustment against Croatia. After an even first half, they emerged as a much more aggressive and controlling team in the second period, a change attributed to manager Thomas Tuchel's instructions to push more players forward.
This shift resulted in nine shots on target in the second half alone and demonstrates a winning formula that could carry them deep into the tournament.
Historically, these two nations have met only once, a 1-1 friendly draw back in 2011. This will be their first-ever competitive fixture. England boasts an impressive undefeated record against African teams in this competition, with four wins and four draws in eight matches.
Their most recent encounter was a 3-0 victory over Senegal in 2022. Conversely, Ghana has struggled against European opponents, winning just two of seven matches while losing four.
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England vs Ghana Picks, Parlays
Parlay 1: England To Win and Over 2.5 Goals (-140)
Parlay 2: England To Win and Harry Kane To Score Anytime (-130)
England showcased their offensive firepower by scoring four goals against a tough Croatia side, outperforming their expected goals (xG) of 3.21. It is reasonable to expect another high-output performance against a Ghana defense that has shown vulnerabilities.
In their pre-tournament friendly matches, Ghana lost to Austria, Germany, and Mexico, conceding two or more goals in each defeat. Their struggle to contain Panama, the weakest team in the group, suggests they will have significant trouble against England's dynamic attack.
While England is heavily favored, Ghana could find the back of the net. The English defense was not entirely convincing against Croatia, allowing two goals from just 0.70 xG.
Ghana possesses quality forwards, including Premier League player Antoine Semenyo, who have the ability to challenge Jordan Pickford’s goal. This combination points to a game with at least three goals, with an England victory the most likely outcome.
Harry Kane started the tournament in exceptional form, scoring twice against Croatia and equaling Gary Lineker's record of 10 goals for England in the competition. As the team's designated penalty taker and a major threat on set pieces, Kane is a prime candidate to score.
Five of his seven shots in the opening match came from set-piece situations. Given that England is an overwhelming favorite to win, pairing a victory with a goal from their star striker offers solid value.
England vs Ghana Projected Lineups
Ghana Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Asare
Defenders: Senaya, Adjetey, Opoku, Minseh
Midfielders: Yirenkyi, Partey; Fatawu, Sulemana, Semenyo
Forwards: Ayew
England Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1)
Goalkeeper: Pickford
Defenders: James, Stones, Guehi, O'Reilly
Midfielders: Anderson, Rice; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon
Forwards: Kane
England vs Ghana Weather
The Tuesday weather report in Foxborough, Mass., features humidity with periods of rain (per Accuweather). The high is 71 degrees and the low is 58 degrees.
