China Women v England Women betting tips, predictions and odds
England need just a point from their third match at the Women’s World Cup 2023 to secure top spot in Group D as their campaign continues in Adelaide.
The Lionesses are yet to concede in the tournament with back-to-back 1-0 wins against Haiti and Denmark putting them three points clear at the top of the group ahead of the third round of matches.
They are firm favourites at 4/9 to make it nine points from nine as we pick out some China Women v England Women betting tips.
Walsh blow for Lionesses
It has been so far so good for England in terms of results but the issues which looked most likely to be their downfall ahead of the tournament still remain.
A lack of goals and injuries to key players were the biggest headaches for boss Sarina Wiegman and England only have two goals to show for their efforts so far.
They must also do without key midfielder Keira Walsh for this game at least after she suffered a knee injury against the Danes.
A scan revealed the problem was not to the 26-year-old’s anterior cruciate ligament at least but it means another change to the starting line-up, which remained unchanged during last summer’s triumphant Euro 2022 campaign.
Entertainment has been in short supply in Group D with only four goals scored so far.
China are level on three points with Denmark, having beaten Haiti 1-0 but lost to the Danes by the same scoreline.
Opposing goals looks the obvious tactic for our China Women v England Women betting tips and under 1.5 goals has natural appeal at 21/10.
China may need to open up
The best hope of more entertainment is that China are forced to chase the game, which would be the case if Denmark take control against Haiti.
They are likely to defend deep in the early stages but a draw will be of no use if Denmark beat Haiti as expected.
That could mean the match opens up later on so 19/20 for the second half to have the most goals is added to our China Women v England Women predictions.
Lauren James was the star of the show for England against Denmark and could be their main attacking threat again.
The 21-year-old Chelsea forward scored a stunning sixth-minute opener which was England’s first goal from open play since April.
She replaced Lauren Hemp on the left and also had another chance later on while a series of exciting runs caused problems for the Denmark defence.
