England vs Ghana prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on June 23, 2026
In the second round of the World Cup on June 22, 2026, the national teams of England and Ghana will face each other. Kane and company are expected to deliver another strong performance.
England vs Ghana: Team News and Expert Analysis
With their new coach, Tuchel, England showed a perfect record in qualification, winning all matches in their group. However, there were disappointing friendly matches in March: a draw with Uruguay and a home loss to Japan. After refreshing their squad, Kane and his teammates started the summer with a 1-0 win over New Zealand and a 3-0 victory against Costa Rica. At the tournament, they played a surprisingly entertaining match with Croatia. The opponent responded twice to Harry's goals, but England ultimately prevailed, finishing 4-2.
The Ghanaian team also topped their group, earning 25 points in ten matches. However, they missed the AFCON, and following a string of defeats in friendlies, only managed a draw against Wales. Their World Cup opener against Panama was unconvincing, at best level play. Still, they kept a clean sheet and scored the winner in the fifth minute of added time!
The European powerhouse averages 2.6 goals scored per game while conceding just 0.4. The African side has a negative ratio: 1.1 scored and 1.3 goals conceded per match.
Previous Matches: England vs Ghana
The only friendly encounter took place in 2011 and ended in a 1-1 draw.
The British start the tournament confidently, unlike their opponent. The prediction is for their victory with a "-1.5 goal" handicap (odds – 1.65).
England vs Ghana: Key Statistics and Trends
- England have won four matches in a row
- 20% of England's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.0
- Ghana have lost five of their last seven matches
- 30% of Ghana's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.4
England vs Ghana: Probable Starting Lineups
England are set to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Pickford - O'Riley, Stones, Konsa, James - Rice, Anderson - Gordon, Bellingham, Madueke - Kane
Ghana are expected to use a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Ati-Zigi - Mensah, Opoku, Adjetey, Senaya - Sulemana, Owusu, Yirenkyi - Semenyo, Ayew, Nuamah
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