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England vs Nigeria betting tips:
- Half-time/Full-time - England/England – 19/20 with Spreadex
- Lauren James to score anytime – 2/1 with Bet365
- England to win to nil – 5/6 with Parimatch
England are looking to replicate their knockout phase form from last year's European Championships when Sarina Wiegman’s side face unbeaten Nigeria in Monday's last 16 Women's World Cup tie.
The Lionesses will head to Brisbane – where they defeated Haiti 1-0 in the opening group game – hoping to embark on another daring run and make the Women’s World Cup final for the first time.
Bookmakers make England huge favourites for this one, but the Super Falcons won’t go down with a whimper as they search for their first-ever win in a last 16 tie at a Women’s World Cup.
Despite the odds being heavily stacked against Nigeria, an unbeaten group stage has instilled a sense of belief in the camp and head coach Randy Waldrum will fancy his chances of leading the African side to a monumental upset.
A quarter-final place is up for grabs and we have identified some of the best value available on football betting sites ahead of kick off.
England to inflict rude awakening
It’s hard to imagine a repeat of the last encounter between the two nations way back in 2004, when Nigeria were 3-0 winners over England.
Nigeria have managed to keep two clean sheets in three games so far, but England began each group game at blistering speed, taking the lead in the fourth, sixth and 26th minute in their respective outings. We anticipate this contest could follow that trend.
The Lionesses look to be coming into form at the right time and following their demolition job over China, we feel confident they’ll breach the Super Falcons' back line.
England have found no trouble seeing games out so far. They have demonstrated vast amounts of composure, which will be imperative in the latter stages of the tournament and could prove pivotal for our first tip.
Tip: Half-time/Full-time - England/England – 19/20 with SpreadEx
Jazzy James to steal the show
Starting on the bench in the first match has not deterred Lauren James in the slightest and she has emerged as a candidate for the golden ball as well as the golden boot following her three goals in the last two games.
The Chelsea superstar – who is 8/1 to be top scorer in the latest Women's World Cup odds – has lit up an England side blighted with injuries, providing a new attacking dynamic for head coach Wiegman to utilise.
The 6-1 rout of China saw James break a record – the first-ever English player to be directly involved in five or more goals (two goals, three assists) in a match. That performance has given England fans fresh hope of eclipsing their best-ever finish at a Women’s World Cup, which was third in 2015.
For Waldrum’s side, it is a case of trying to nullify the electrifying pace of England’s front three. We expect the American to install his trusty 4-2-3-1 system which has seen them go seven official fixtures without defeat, but they’ll have their hands full from minute one.
With James expected to start at the Suncorp Stadium, all eyes will be on the Chelsea ace, as she’s expected to cook up a storm in a stadium fittingly nicknamed ‘The Cauldron’.
Tip: Lauren James to score anytime – 2/1 with Bet365
Defensive vigour on both sides
Both sides come into the game boasting a pair of clean sheets so defensive duties have not been a concern in either camp. However, England are a huge step up in quality to what the African side have faced so far and their fortification will be duly tested.
England’s sprightly starts twinned with their ability to protect a lead has been a perfect potion for success so far.
On the other hand, Nigeria displayed an abundance of resilience in their tie against Australia, battling back from a goal down to earn a 3-2 victory over the hosts. However, we believe that with reigning ‘Best Fifa Women’s Coach’ in charge, England’s Wiegman will have a solution to anything that is thrown at her defence.
The winner of the tie will face either Colombia or Jamaica and Dutchwoman Wiegman will want to put on another robust display as both nations will have eyes on this meeting.
We anticipate a tight affair but England should manage to get their noses in front in the first half before asserting themselves in the second period, closing out with another clean sheet.
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Last Updated: 14th March 2024, 07:22 AM
