England vs Latvia Prediction, Preview, Predicted Lineups and Team News | World Cup Qualifiers

England vs Latvia Preview

• Tournament: World Cup Qualifiers
• Date: Monday, Mar 24
• Kick-off Time: 07:45 pm GMT
• Venue: Wembley Stadium, England

Latvia's national football team will go head-to-head with the England national football team in the World Cup qualifying campaign at the Wembley Stadium. This will be the first time that both nations are meeting for a competitive fixture.

After a scintillating run in the Nations League, England's national football team is aiming to make a strong start in the 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign. The Three Lions have already secured a win over Albania in their opening game and new manager Thomas Tuchel enjoyed a successful outing on his first game. England’s superior quality and home advantage make them favourites for this tie.

Meanwhile, Latvia's national football team produced a decent performance in the opening game of the World Cup qualifying campaign by beating Andorra away from home. Latvia has never qualified for the World Cup as an independent nation. The 11 Wolves have not scored in six of their last nine away qualifiers and would struggle to go past the hosts. Their away record in competitive games has always been a point of concern.

England Team News

Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon sustained an injury in the opening game and could sit out this tie. Players like Reece James, Jordan Henderson, Levi Colwill and Jarrod Bowen could be introduced on Monday night while Harry Kane keeps his spot in the final third.

Latvia Team News

Meanwhile, for Latvia, Roberts Uldrikis and captain Kristers Tobers have been ruled out due to their respective injuries. Young defender Niks Sliede could play his part in the second half whereas both Dmitrijs Zelenkovs and Vladislavs Gutkovskis will take their place in the attacking front.

England vs Latvia Predicted Lineups

England predicted lineup: (4-2-3-1)

Goalkeeper: Pickford

Defenders: James, Guehi, Colwill, Livramento

Midfielders: Rice, Henderson

Forwards: Bowen, Bellingham, Rogers; Kane

Latvia predicted lineup: (3-4-2-1)

Goalkeeper: Zviedris

Defenders: Jurkovskis, Balodis, Cernomordijs

Midfielders: Savalnieks, Melniks, Savaljevs, Ciganiks

Forwards: Zelenkovs, Ikaunieks; Gutkovskis

England vs Latvia Head-to-Head

This will be the first meeting between England and Latvia.

Key Players to Watch out in England vs Latvia

Harry Kane (England)

England captain Harry Kane found the back of the net in the first qualifying game. The Bayern Munich striker has bagged 32 goals and 11 assists in 37 appearances across all competitions this season. Kane could be the next English player to win the prestigious Ballon d’Or this year.

Dario Šits (Latvia)

The young striker has been recalled to Latvia's 24-man squad for the March international break and scored in the qualifying opener against Andorra. Sits plied his trade with Helmond Sport on loan from Serie A club Parma.

England vs Latvia Prediction

England's national football team started their 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 2-0 win over Albania this week. This was their first match under new manager Thomas Tuchel and England are expected to mark a comfortable home win in their game against Latvia. The Three Lions enter this game as heavy favorites as the odds are stacked against the visitors.

Latvia's national football team, meanwhile, is not favourites for this tie due to their poor form on the road. Latvia has never managed to appear in the World Cup as an independent country and failed on eight previous occasions. Paolo Nicolato's men secured a 1-0 win over Andorra in the opening game which also ended their four-game winless run in all competitions.

Predicted Score: England 3-0 Latvia

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