SlipsTips shares a Bet Builder ahead of Panama's clash with England at the World Cup on Saturday night.
Panama vs England, Saturday (22:00)
England will conclude their World Cup Group L campaign when they face Panama at MetLife Stadium on Saturday night.
Thomas Tuchel’s side made an impressive start with a 4-2 win over Croatia, but were unable to build on that momentum after being held to a 0-0 draw by Ghana.
As for Panama, they head into their final group game with their fate already sealed.
Back-to-back defeats to Ghana and Croatia mean Los Canaleros will finish bottom of the group and head home early.
England Win
I’ll get the Bet Builder up and running by backing England to defeat Panama on Saturday night. The Three Lions head into this clash still needing a result if they are to finish top of the group, which should see Thomas Tuchel name a relatively strong side. Moreover, England’s superior quality should tell against a Los Canaleros side that has already lost to both Ghana and Croatia.
It is also worth noting that England have won eight of their nine competitive fixtures under Tuchel’s tutelage, and it would be a major surprise if that trend does not continue in New Jersey on Saturday night.
BTTS No
The second selection is BTTS No, in other words backing England to win while keeping a clean sheet.
Remarkably, that is something the Three Lions managed to achieve in each of their eight World Cup qualifiers. England have since won their final two World Cup warm-up matches without conceding, before going on to shut out Ghana on matchday two, which only strengthens the case for siding with a repeat on Saturday night.
On top of that, Panama have failed to score in each of their opening two games at the World Cup, and it would be fair to say their final assignment represents their toughest test of the three.
Over 3.5 England Corners
I’m going to conclude the Bet Builder by backing England to earn a minimum of four corners. The Three Lions were strong corner performers throughout World Cup qualification, averaging a hefty 7.5 corners per game. They have picked up where they left off at this World Cup, forcing eight corners against Croatia before following that up with nine in their stalemate with Ghana.
We are only looking for a fraction of that number here, and it should be well within range against a Panama side with nothing other than pride to play for, who are likely to spend long spells on the back foot during this contest.
These three selections combine to form a 10/11 Bet Builder that looks good value.
Recommended Bet
- England Win
- BTTS No
- Over 3.5 England Corners
- Bet Builder – 10/11 (bet365)
Grant Heaney, aka SlipsTips, is a Freelance Football and Darts Writer with over six years experience. Grant has written football and darts betting content for some of the biggest betting websites and newspapers in the UK. He is a Falkirk season ticket holder and avid watcher of football and darts, whether it be UK-based or further afield. You can find all of his tips on X @SlipsTips
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