| England wins | Draw | Wales wins |
|---|---|---|
| 1.248 | 5.8 | 12.5 |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Thursday, October 9, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT
- Venue: Wembley, London, England
- Competition: International friendly
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| England vs Wales | Thursday, October 9, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT |
| England odds | -333 |
| Wales odds | +800 |
| Draw | +380 |
| Over 2 | -244 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
England vs Wales Preview and Team News
England Team News
It’s been a relatively slow start to life under Thomas Tuchel for England. They’ve won four of their opening five fixtures under the German, but have failed to impress, with no clear identity emerging. However, they delivered last time out, thrashing Serbia 5-0 in Belgrade to all but guarantee qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
Having frequently been frustrated by the low block of opposing teams in previous games, they finally had more space to play in during the second half of that contest. Noni Madueke made a strong case for a starting role on the right flank with a lively display. Meanwhile, Elliot Anderson also excelled during the last international break with his composure and range of passing.
Big smiles! 😁 pic.twitter.com/C5THzAlBiT
— England (@England) October 6, 2025
Madueke won’t be involved in the upcoming match due to a knee injury, although Bukayo Saka is fit again and may start on the right. Tuchel can afford to take an experimental approach, as he continues to figure out his best XI ahead of next summer’s tournament.
Jude Bellingham has been excluded from the squad, despite recently returning to fitness at Real Madrid. Phil Foden and Jack Grealish are also notable absentees, even after bright starts to the season, with the England boss seemingly preferring more dynamic players, who can contribute out of possession.
England predicted lineup vs Wales (4-2-3-1): Pickford; Lewis-Skelly, Konsa, Guéhi, James; Rice, Anderson; Rashford, Rogers, Saka; Kane.
Wales Team News
It’s now more than a year since Wales put their faith in the inexperienced Craig Bellamy to be their new manager. So far, Vincent Kompany’s former assistant has largely impressed in the role. The Dragons topped their Nations League group last season and remain in contention for direct qualification to the World Cup.
They won’t be short of motivation on Thursday against local rivals, but Monday’s qualifier against Belgium in Cardiff is much more important. The meeting with England will serve as an opportunity to finalize preparations for the following encounter, but some of the key Welsh players may only make the bench or be withdrawn early.
Karl and Meps 👋 pic.twitter.com/JXHVmVhC5K
— Wales 🏴 (@Cymru) October 5, 2025
During the most recent international break, they had to fight hard for a vital 1-0 qualifying win in Kazakhstan. Wales only produced 1.33 xG in that game, but their defense held firm, with 19-year-old center-back Dylan Lawlor excelling on his debut. They were less impressive a few days later, struggling to find their attacking rhythm in a 1-0 friendly defeat to Canada in Swansea.
Bellamy has been dealt a significant injury blow heading into this break, with Leeds winger Dan James needing to withdraw from the squad. Burnley defender Connor Roberts is another major absentee.
Wales predicted lineup vs England (4-3-3): Darlow; Davies, Mepham, Lawlor, Williams; Ampadu, J. James, Wilson; Thomas, Moore, Johnson.
England vs Wales Prediction
- Pick: England to win
- Odds: -333 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: England 2-0 Wales
Wales have acquitted themselves well since Bellamy took over, but there’s still a significant gulf in quality between these teams that’s hard to overlook. The majority of the underdogs’ squad is made up of players from the lower leagues in England. With the likes of Roberts and Danny Ward missing, their backline could be especially vulnerable.
While it’s true that the Three Lions have hardly excelled in most of their matches under Tuchel, they got into their groove last time out. Some more encouraging attacking patterns are developing, and the hosts should have enough variety on their bench to turn to, should they need to look for a winner after the break.
England vs Wales Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: England to win & Under 3.5 goals
- Odds: -118 (20Bet)
International friendlies are often slow affairs, and that’s likely to be the case here. While it’s a derby match of sorts, both managers will be more concerned by their upcoming qualifiers. In Tuchel’s case, he’ll likely use the fixture to try a few different players and see what does and doesn’t work.
Wales do typically seek to play on the front foot under Bellamy, but he’s a tactically flexible coach who can adapt his system to the circumstances. The 46-year-old will want his team to avoid a morale-denting heavy defeat ahead of the crucial Belgium game on Monday, and a more cautious set-up looks likely here. That could see England run into problems against the low block again.
England vs Wales Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
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- DAZN (Canada)
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