World Cup Group B Score Predictions & Betting Tips – England, Wales, USA & Iran

Tom Dunstan
With the 2022 World Cup now just around the corner, all eyes will fall on Qatar and what promises to be a history-making tournament in the Middle East. While fans across the globe might have become accustomed to football’s greatest competition taking place in the summer, things will instead get underway on November 20th this time around. Unsurprisingly, with England placed in Group B, the Three Lions will have plenty of attention on them as they find themselves tipped as a landslide pick to reach the knockout stage. However, sharing Group B with one of their British rivals, many are wondering how exactly England’s journey will unfold. With a stacked schedule from Qatar on the horizon, there is also some fantastic World Cup betting that is available. On that note, we have created the ultimate Group B preview and have taken a look at everything you need to know before a ball is kicked.  

World Cup Group B Betting Odds

With football fans and betting punters treated to wall-to-wall action when things get underway on November 20th, our tipsters want to make sure you get all the best odds from Group B. We have taken a glance at the best value markets from all main bookmakers around today. Listed below, we have taken a look at all of the current Group B betting odds and who the bookmakers have installed as their pre-tournament favourites. All you need to do is click the bets you want to play, sign-up and away you go… England – 1/2 with Bet365 Wales – 6/1 with Coral USA – 7/1 with 888sport Iran – 20/1 with Ladbrokes  

Group B Outright Betting

Reaching the World Cup semi-finals back in 2018, it is no secret that England are seen to be a hefty favourite to qualify without much of a struggle. However, while the Three Lions might be tipped as a standout pick to cruise their way to the knockout stage, that lucrative second spot remains firmly in the air. Making history back in June as they ended their exile from the world stage, both Wales and the USA appear in a straight shootout to follow England out of Group B.

Group B Winner Odds:

England – 1/2 with Bet365

To Qualify From Group B Odds:

USA – 11/10 with Paddy Power  

World Cup Group B Score Predictions

FixturePredictionBet
England vs Iran3-0BET
USA vs Wales1-1BET
Wales vs Iran2-0BET
England vs USA2-1BET
Iran vs USA0-1BET
Wales vs England0-1BET
 

Who will Qualify from World Cup Group B?

1st England 2nd Wales 3rd USA 4th Iran

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Group B Fixtures

With every football fan counting down the seconds until things kick-off on November 20th, Qatar will have the privilege of getting things underway when they meet Ecuador and we have our Qatar vs Ecuador betting preview ready for the first match of the tournament. Although it might be Group A that takes center stage on the opening day, England and the rest of Group B will start their own adventures 24 hours later. Gareth Southgate’s superstars will be looking to lay down an early marker when they play Iran at the Khalifa International Stadium, while Wales will meet the USA in what promises to be a crucial showdown. Listed below can be found the full set of Group B fixtures: November 21st, 2022:
  • 13:00 England vs Iran
  • 19:00 USA vs Wales
November 25th, 2022:
  • 10:00 Wales vs Iran
  • 19:00 England vs USA
November 29th, 2022:
  • 19:00 Wales vs England
  • 19:00 Iran vs USA
If England are to live up to their potential and expectedly wrap up top spot in Group B, then the European giants will undoubtedly have one eye on how Group A unfolds. Already knowing that they will meet whoever finishes second in Group A on December 4th in Al Khor, it almost seems inevitable that Southgate’s side would be on course to meet either Ecuador or African icons Senegal. However, while both the USA and Wales might have their sights set on securing a route out of Group B this year, they will know that a potentially huge challenge will be awaiting them in the Round of 16. With the runner-up in Group B set for a showdown against the winners of Group A on December 3rd at the Khalifa International Stadium, it appears that a meeting against Holland will most likely be on the cards.  

Group B: A Look at the Nations

Below you’ll find all of the vital information and details about each nation that will be competing in Group B. Likewise, we have also taken a glance at the vital statistics that all good tipsters will be looking for, whether it be in the BTTS market or correct score.  

England

Reaching last year’s European Championships final and gaining a string of plaudits from across the footballing globe, it appeared that England were riding quite the wave of momentum. However, despite still being tipped as a landslide pick to clinch top spot in Group B and cruise their way to the knockout stage, it is no secret that Southgate has a huge amount of pressure on his shoulders. Shockingly losing their elite Nations League status during September’s international break, the Three Lions remarkably failed to win any of their six League A3 appearances and they have continued to break a host of unwanted records. Making the trip out to Qatar in the midst of a six-match winless run – their longest spell without a competitive victory in 29 years – England will need to find some stability if they’re to go one step further than their semi finals finish from 2018.

England Statistics:

FIFA World Ranking: 5 World Cup Appearances: 15 Highest Finish: Winner (1966) Manager: Gareth Southgate Captain: Harry Kane Star Player: Harry Kane (Tottenham)  

Wales

Although Wales, much like their British neighbours, might have suffered a rather public Nations League nightmare this year, their League A relegation shouldn’t dampen the mood in Rob Page’s camp too much. Leaving Ukraine heartbroken back on June 5th as they picked up a famous 1-0 victory in Cardiff, the Dragons also clinched their first World Cup ticket in 64 years. Previously demonstrating that they have the ability to cause an upset on the international stage after reaching the EURO 2016 semi finals out in France, Wales have certainly caught the imagination back home and will be feeling that another knockout stage appearance is a realistic option. Spearheaded by attacking icon and five-time Champions League winner Gareth Bale, Page’s side have continued to gain a reputation for their rugged approach and they will not simply be looking to make up the numbers when they travel to Qatar come November.

Wales Statistics:

FIFA World Ranking: 19 World Cup Appearances: 1 Highest Finish: Quarter Finals (1958) Manager: Rob Page Captain: Gareth Bale Star Player: Gareth Bale (Los Angeles FC)  

USA

Eventually punching their automatic World Cup ticket after a nail-biting North & Central American qualifying campaign, the USA are another Group B contender who have a knockout stage spot at the top of their agenda. While the USMNT might have failed to pick up much momentum during September’s international break, Gregg Berhalter’s men shocked many last year as they were crowned CONCACAF Gold Cup champions for the first time since 2017 as they picked up an iconic 1-0 victory against Mexico. Making their 11th World Cup finals appearance later in the year, the Yanks will be hoping for a similar display that saw them stun Group B favourites England in South Africa 12 year’s ago. Playing out that infamous 1-1 draw following Rob Green’s famous blunder, the USA also went on to clinch top spot in Group C back in 2010 at the expense of the Three Lions.

USA Statistics:

FIFA World Ranking: 14 World Cup Appearances: 10 Highest Finish: 3 (1930) Manager: Gregg Berhalter Captain: Tyler Adams Star Player: Christian Pulisic (Chelsea)  

Iran

While Iran might open this year’s World Cup tipped as a landslide pick to claim Group B’s wooden spoon, Carlos Queiroz’s side are enjoying an extended purple patch. Under the guidance of the one-time Manchester United coach, the Reds have lost just one of their previous 14 competitive appearances – a run that stems all the way back to November 2019. However, while Iran might have European stars such as Porto striker Mehdi Taremi, Feyenoord midfielder Alireza Jahanbakhsh and Bayer Leverkusen’s Sardar Azmoun in their ranks, Queiroz’s side do hold a worrying record on the world stage. In fact, despite featuring at five World Cup finals, they have never progressed further than the group stages and have also managed to muster just a pair of victories. With those two wins coming against the USA in 1998 and Morocco in 2018, Iran face a real uphill battle.

Iran Statistics:

FIFA World Ranking: 22 World Cup Appearances: 5 Highest Finish: Group stage (1978, 1998, 2006, 2014, 2018) Manager: Carlos Queiroz Captain: Ehsan Hajsafi Star Player: Mehdi Taremi (Porto)  

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