England will take on Latvia in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, 14 October, in a match that could see the Three Lions officially qualify for the finals in Canada, Mexico and the USA next summer.
Will the hosts be able to resist the heavy favourites or will England secure the three points as expected? Read our Latvia vs England prediction to find that out, but remember to also check out some of our other World Cup Qualifiers predictions.
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Latvia vs England prediction: Easy win for the guests
Key Stats
- In two of England's last three matches in these qualifiers, Kane scored the first goal.
- England have beaten Latvia 3-0 in their first duel in the qualifiers.
- Latvia are winless in the last five matches in the group, while England are perfect with five wins from five games and a +13 goal difference.
Correct score prediction: Latvia 0-3 England
With England close to clinching their spot at the next World Cup, they won't miss their chance to do it this Tuesday already and there's little doubt that they will beat Latvia.
The only question is what the final result will be and we've gone with the same outcome as in their first meeting in the group. After all, England have kept a clean sheet in all five of their matches, so we expect the same to happen in this game.
Pre-game odds and win probability: England the absolute favourites
- HOME: 33/1 (34.00) – 2.90%
- DRAW: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.70%
- AWAY: 1/16 (1.06) – 94.10%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
We can see from these Latvia vs England odds that the guests are the expected winners by a wide margin and that's no surprise considering the quality of both teams, as well as their performances in the qualifiers so far.
In any case, if you liked our predictions for this game, remember to also check our betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: One meeting so far
The 3-0 win for England at home earlier in these World Cup Qualifiers was the only time they faced Latvia so far.
Latvia preview: Looking for a huge upset
Given that Latvia have just five points from the six games they played so far, they already said goodbye to their chances of making it to the World Cup, which was expected. So, anything other than a convincing loss against England would be a great result for them, but it will be a tough task given their recent form and six games in a row without a win in all competitions.
When it comes to team news, Latvia will again be without injured Roberts Uldrikis and Kristers Tobers.
Predicted lineup: Zviedris (GK), Savalnieks, Balodis, Cernomordijs, Jurkovskis, Ciganiks, Zelenkovs, Varslavans, Ikaunieks & Gutkovskis, Sits
Last five matches
- Latvia 2-2 Andorra (WC Qualifiers)
- Albania 1-0 Latvia (WC Qualifiers)
- Latvia 0-1 Serbia (WC Qualifiers)
- Latvia 1-1 Albania (WC Qualifiers)
- Latvia 0-0 Azerbaijan (International Friendly)
England preview: Already on their way to the World Cup
After winning all five of their matches in these qualifiers, during which they haven't conceded a single goal, England pretty much already punched their ticket for the World Cup 2026. A win against Latvia on Tuesday would officially secure them the first place in the group and that should be an easy job for England.
The team's captain Harry Kane missed England's win over Wales in a friendly match, but he should be ready to take his place in the starting lineup for the game against Latvia. Meanwhile, Jarell Quansah withdrew from the squad due to an injury.
Predicted lineup: Pickford (GK), Konsa, Guehi, Stones, Spence, Anderson, Rice, Saka, Rogers, Rashford & Kane
Last five matches
- England 3-0 Wales (International Friendly)
- Serbia 0-5 England (WC Qualifiers)
- England 2-0 Andorra (WC Qualifiers)
- England 1-3 Senegal (International Friendly)
- Andorra 0-1 England (WC Qualifiers)
Player to watch: Harry Kane
England's captain and the best scorer in the history of the national team, with 74 goals to his name, hasn't been as efficient in these qualifiers as we're used to seeing him, but despite that, Kane still scored four goals in the group, more than any other player.
All in all, whenever England takes the field, the experienced forward is in the centre of attention and the same can be expected on Tuesday when the Three Lions take on Latvia.