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The 2022 World Cup group stage (Group B) begins for England on November 21 at 8:00 AM ET, when it squares off against Iran at Khalifa International Stadium.
Sportsbooks have given England odds of -283 to win this game, and Iran is at +967 (with the draw at +358). The moneyline says England has a 73.9% chance of winning this match.
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England vs. Iran Match Info
- Game Day: Monday, November 21, 2022
- Game Time: 8:00 AM ET
- Venue: Khalifa International Stadium
England Stats and Trends
- While England was first in UEFA World Cup qualifying play in goals scored (39 goals overall, 3.9 per game), Iran gave up seven overall (0.4 per game).
- With a goal differential at +36, England was first in UEFA World Cup qualifying play.
- England was defeated by Croatia in the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup, 2-1.
- In the competition, Harry Kane notched six goals.
- At that tournament, Raheem Sterling added one assist.
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Iran Stats and Trends
- Iran ranked second in AFC World Cup qualifying in goals scored (46 overall, 2.7 per match), and England was second in UEFA World Cup qualifying in goals allowed (three overall, 0.3 per match).
- By producing 46 goals and surrendering seven, Iran was second in goal differential in AFC World Cup qualifying play.
- At the 2018 World Cup, Iran didn’t make it beyond the group stage.
- Karim Ansarifard’s World Cup statline included one goal.
England vs. Iran Players to Watch
- Kane was a major contributor in England’s World Cup qualifying cycle, scoring 12 goals (first in UEFA) and adding two assists.
- Harry Maguire scored four times for England in World Cup qualifying.
- Phil Foden failed to score but did pick up four assists in the qualifiers.
- Bukayo Saka scored three times and picked up one assist in World Cup qualifying for England.
- Iran’s most recent World Cup qualifying cycle featured Sardar Azmoun netting 10 goals with four assists.
- Mehdi Taremi delivered seven goals and five assists for Iran while hitting the pitch in the last World Cup qualifying cycle.
- Ansarifard helped propel Iran in 12 World Cup qualifying matches, with seven goals and four assists.
- Iran’s last World Cup qualifying cycle included Alireza Jahanbakhsh netting five goals and delivering two assists over the course of 12 matches.
Chances to Win the World Cup
| Chance to Win the World Cup | Implied Probability | Overall Rank | Group Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 10.5% | 4 | 1 |
| Iran | 0.2% | 29 | 4 |
Pick to Win England vs. Iran
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