As fans around the world count the hours until kick-off, we take a closer look at a special Bet Builder ahead of England's battle with Norway at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
Norway vs. England, Saturday (22:00)
While each quarter-final is worth watching, Norway vs England is arguably the most anticipated clash. The Vikings and the Three Lions produced some sensational matches during this World Cup, with Erling Haaland and Harry Kane proving again and again that they are two of the best in the world.
Norway played a perfect tactical match against Brazil, waiting for the right moment to strike. England played with 10 men for 40 minutes against Mexico, producing an absolute defensive masterclass.
England To Qualify
The task ahead for England is by no means easy, and Norway have already proven that they can hold their own against far more experienced teams packed with world-class football stars, such as Brazil.
We’re certainly expecting a tough match with plenty of twists and turns, and goals seem almost guaranteed. Norway are capable of surprising anyone, but there’s one factor that makes us believe in England’s success.
When Norway were forced to defend against France, they fell apart and completely collapsed. When England were forced to do the same against Mexico, we saw that they have the squad depth and the experience to completely change their style of play and formation to avoid defeat.
Even if something similar were to happen, we believe England will prove themselves once again and come away with the victory.
Erling Haaland To Score Anytime
Can you imagine this match ending without a goal from either Harry Kane or Erling Haaland? Or why not both? Only two players in this World Cup have kept pace with Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, and they go head-to-head on Saturday.
Kane has scored in four of five matches to date, for a total of six goals. Haaland also scored in four but he didn't play against France, so it's been a 100% scoring rate for him. And he has seven goals already. No matter the opponent, he's found a way to score, which is why we'd back Haaland over Kane in this matchup, but both options can work.
Norway vs. England: Both Teams To Score
It would be a complete surprise if this match ended with few goals or even with goals scored by only one team. England have far too much firepower not to score, and this match will be nothing like the one against Ghana, when they failed to do so.
Norway, on the other hand, have an absolute goal-scoring machine in Erling Haaland, and they’ve also proven that no team can keep a clean sheet against them. All five of Norway’s matches so far have featured goals at both ends and over 2.5 goals.
Recommended Bet
- England to qualify
- Erling Haaland to score anytime
- Both teams to score
- Bet Builder – 63/20 (Bet365)
Vladislav has been professionally engaged in freelance journalism for seven years and has worked with numerous leading sports publications. A football and martial arts fanatic, he spent years training in both disciplines before turning to writing.
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