Uruguay v England World Cup predictions and betting tips

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Uruguay v England World Cup predictions and betting tips World Cup 2014, International	19/06/2014 21:00	full time result	England	2.30	Bet at William Hill
Betting prediction was written by Dan Adair

URUGUAY V ENGLAND:1ST GAME REACTION

Uruguay lost the opener 3-1 to Costa Rica. Uruguay completely self destructed and looked a far weaker side than the poorly regarded Costa Rica. Uruguay defended badly, offered very little in midfield and upfront looked pedestrian with Cavani often isolated. Luis Suarez did not feature and will likely miss this game too. Max Pereira was sent off too in some typical Uruguayan hotheadedness. England lost their opener too, 2-1 to Italy. However they have some cause for optimism as they looked very good at times. Dynamic, attacking and purposeful they caused problems for Italy. However England looked a bit shakey at the back which is unlike them.

THE URUGUAY SQUAD

Coach: Oscar Tabarez

Goalkeepers : 1.Fernando Muslera (Galatasaray), 23.Martin Silva (Vasco da Gama), 12.Rodrigo Munoz (Libertad).

Defenders: 16.Maximiliano Pereira (Benfica), 2.Diego Lugano *C* (West Bromwich Albion), 3.Diego Godin, 19.Jose Maria Gimenez (both Atletico Madrid), 4.Sebastian Coates (Liverpool), 22.Martin Caceres (Juventus), 13.Jorge Fucile (Porto).

Midfielders: 20.Alvaro Gonzalez (Lazio), 6.Alvaro Pereira (Sao Paulo), 5.Walter Gargano (Parma), 17.Egidio Arevalo Rios (Morelia), 15.Diego Perez (Bologna), 7.Cristian Rodriguez (Atletico Madrid), 18.Gaston Ramirez (Southampton), 14.Nicolas Lodeiro (Botafogo).

Forwards: 9.Luis Suarez (Liverpool), 21.Edinson Cavani (Paris St Germain), 8.Abel Hernandez (Palermo), 10.Diego Forlan (Cerezo Osaka), 11.Christian Stuani (Espanyol).

THE ENGLAND SQUADCoach: Roy Hodgson

Goalkeepers: 1.Joe Hart (Man City), 13.Ben Foster (WBA), 22.Fraser Forster (Celtic).

Defenders: 2.Glen Johnson (Liverpool), 5.Gary Cahill (Chelsea), 6.Phil Jagielka (Everton), 16.Phil Jones (Man United), 12.Chris Smalling (Man United), 3.Leighton Baines (Everton), 23.Luke Shaw (Southampton).

Midfielders: 4.Steven Gerrard *C* (Liverpool), 8.Frank Lampard (Chelsea), 7.Jack Wilshere (Arsenal), 14.Jordan Henderson (Liverpool), 15.Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain (Arsenal), James Milner (Man City), 19.Raheem Sterling (Liverpool), 20.Adam Lallana (Southampton), 21.Ross Barkley (Everton).

Forwards: 10.Wayne Rooney (Man United), 11.Danny Welbeck (Man United), 9.Daniel Sturridge (Liverpool), 18.Rickie Lambert (Southampton).

BETTING ANALYSIS

We tipped up England originally here at 2.75 and the price has crashed after the opening games to a best price 2.30 with Williamhill. Uruguay were basically a shambles and they may miss Suarez again here. England were a surpise in many aspects and will come into this game with confidence even in defeat. A draw here is no good to either side after two wins for the other group members so a win will be needed. I see a close game though as Uruguay will battle hard.

URUGUAY V ENGLAND: BETTING TIPS

England went off at 2.40 (7/5) favourites against the Italy side after a deluge of money on the three lions. They did look dangerous against them and I take them to pull apart a dodgy and aging Uruguay. If Suarez is out for sure we get extra value on this one.

Back England to win at 2.30 (13/10) with Williamhill