Denmark and Gareth Southgate’s England face off in a pivotal clash at Deutsche Bank Park on Thursday. A win for England would secure their spot in the UEFA Euro 2024 Round of 16. Ahead of the England vs Denmark clash, let us take a look at the predictions.
England vs Denmark Prediction
According to the supercomputer, England are unsurprisingly favoured in this encounter with a 54.5% win probability, while Denmark’s chances stand at 20.6%, with a draw considered likely at 25%. England boasts an exceptional squad on paper but has struggled to fully click as a cohesive unit on the international stage. Key figures like Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane possess the potential to be match-winners and will be crucial in determining England’s success in this critical fixture. e at Insidesport.IN predict England to win the game 2-1.
England form
England got off to a winning start against Serbia, albeit with a performance that left room for improvement, marked by a narrow 1-0 victory. In their match against Serbia, England displayed a subdued attacking performance, managing only 12 touches in Serbia’s box, their lowest in a European Championship game since 2012. The game saw a total of just 11 shots, with England’s expected goals (xG) standing at a mere 0.54, despite registering three shots on target.
Jude Bellingham emerged as a pivotal figure for England against Serbia, scoring the decisive goal in the 13th minute. His influence extended across various facets of the game, leading England in touches (93) and ranking among the top passers with 77 successful attempts. Additionally, Bellingham engaged in 16 duels, winning 10 and successfully completing three tackles, showcasing his all-round contribution to the team’s performance.
Denmark form
For Denmark, who currently sit second in Group C standings, the draw against Slovenia highlighted their need to elevate their game. They will be banking on talisman Christian Eriksen, who scored his first-ever goal in the European Championship during Denmark’s opener, to pose a threat to England’s defense.
Despite Denmark’s strong showing in reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2020, their recent group-stage record in Euros has been less impressive, with just one win in their last six group matches. Their challenge against England presents a crucial opportunity to assert themselves and enhance their prospects of advancing in the tournament.
England vs Denmark Predicted XI
England Predicted XI:
Pickford; Walker, Stones, Guehi, Trippier; Alexander-Arnold, Rice; Saka, Bellingham, Foden; Kane
Denmark Predicted XI:
Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Vestergaard; Bah, Hjulmand, Hojbjerg, Kristiansen; Eriksen; Wind, Hojlund
England vs Denmark Squads
England
Aaron Ramsdale, Dean Henderson, Jordan Pickford, Ezri Konsa, Joe Gomez, John Stones, Kieran Trippier, Kyle Walker, Lewis Dunk, Luke Shaw, Marc Guéhi, Adam Wharton, Conor Gallagher, Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Kobbie Mainoo, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Anthony Gordon, Bukayo Saka, Cole Palmer, Eberechi Eze, Harry Kane, Ivan Toney, Jarrod Bowen, Ollie Watkins, Phil Foden.
Head coach: Gareth Southgate
Denmark
Frederik Rønnow, Kasper Schmeichel, Mads Hermansen, Alexander Bah, Andreas Christensen, Jannik Vestergaard, Joachim Andersen, Joakim Mæhle, Rasmus Kristensen, Simon Kjær, Victor Kristiansen, Zanka, Christian Eriksen, Christian Nørgaard, Mathias Jensen, Mikkel Damsgaard, Morten Hjulmand, Pierre-Emile Højbjerg, Thomas Delaney, Anders Dreyer, Andreas Skov Olsen, Jacob Bruun Larsen, Jonas Wind, Kasper Dolberg, Rasmus Højlund, Yussuf Poulsen.
Head coach: Kasper Hjulmand
