England vs. Iran prediction, odds, betting tips for World Cup 2022

England enter the World Cup with a number of key injuries. They're missing full-backs Reece James and Ben Chilwell,

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and the fitness of both Kalvin Phillips and Kyle Walker is in question, despite their ability to make the roster.

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– This is the first ever match between England and Iran.

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England have not won in six straight matches, their joint-longest ever winless streak, also doing so in 1925-27 and 1958.

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England vs. Iran match fact – Date: Monday, November 21 – Kickoff Time: 8:00 am ET / 1:00 pm GMT / 12:00 am AEDT (Tue, Nov. 22) – Location: Khalifa International Stadium

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England vs. Iran prediction – Moneyline lean: England (-275) – Against the spread lean: Iran +1.5 (-145) – Score prediction: England 1-0 Iran

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There will likely be very little for England to savor in this match, but even less for Iran. It's likely that England come away as comfortable winners here,

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