World Cup 2022 USMNT vs. England start time, betting odds, lines: Expert picks, FIFA predictions, bets

The United States Men’s National Team look to rise up against mighty England on Friday when the teams face off in a Group B match at the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The USMNT got off to a quick start against Wales in their opener on Monday, dominating possession and taking a 1-0 lead into halftime. But the second half was a different story, and they came away with a disappointing 1-1 draw. Now they face a loaded England team that reached the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup (while Team USA missed out). The Three Lions hammered Iran 6-2 in their opening match earlier Monday, and they can clinch a spot in the knockout round with a victory. The Americans have never lost to England in an official match (2-1-0), but the Three Lions are 8-1-2 in all-time meetings. 

Kickoff at Al Bayt Stadium is set for 2 p.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists England as the -185 favorites (risk $185 to win $100) in the latest England vs. USA odds. The USMNT are the +525 underdogs, a draw is priced at +300, and the over/under for total match goals is 2.5. Before making any any USMNT vs. England picks, you need to see the 2022 World Cup predictions and best bets from proven soccer insider Martin Green. 

After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated almost $35,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season. He has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe. 

Now, Green has broken down the USA vs. England matchup from every angle and just locked in his picks and Qatar 2022 predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for England vs. USMNT:

• USMNT vs. England spread: England -0.5 (-180)
• USMNT vs. England over/under: 2.5 goals 
• USMNT vs. England money line: USMNT +525, England -185, Draw +300
• USA: Christian Pulisic has five goals in his past 13 USMNT matches 
• ENG: Harry Kane has 15 goals in his past 17 international matches 
• USMNT vs. England picks: See picks here

Why you should back England

The Three Lions looked like a team on a mission Monday. They got a brace from Bukayo Saka and a goal apiece from Jude Bellingham, Marcus Rashford, Raheem Sterling and Jack Grealish. Star striker Harry Kane didn’t get a goal, but he had two assists and was in the middle of it all. He could cause a lot of trouble for a defense that had trouble once Kieffer Moore came on for Wales on Monday. Kane needs three goals to break Wayne Rooney’s all-time England scoring record of 53, and he has 13 in 15 matches since qualifying began in September 2021.

England went 8-2-0 in qualifying, scoring 39 goals while conceding just three. They are determined to make up for 2018, when they looked like they had a shot at the title before losing to Croatia 2-1 in extra time in the semifinal. Kane won the Golden Boot at that tournament, scoring six goals in six matches. The Three Lions’ scoring prowess gives them a huge advantage, as the American struggle to score goals, and that will be amplified by their need to sit back and defend. The USMNT managed just one shot on target in Monday’s match.  

Why you should back the USMNT 

The Americans know they will need a sense of urgency, and they showed it in the early going Monday. Christian Pulisic and newly minted captain Tyler Adams were making plays all over the field, and it was Pulisic’s perfect feed that set up the goal. Timothy Weah buried the chance with a sublime finish. England’s victory Monday was their first in seven games. They went 0-3-3 as they were outscored 10-4 in their Nations League campaign, which included a 4-0 loss to Hungary. 

England will be facing immense pressure throughout this tournament, while the Americans really have nothing to lose. England manager Gareth Southgate went away from his typical conservative approach against Iran, but that left the Three Lions vulnerable in the back. It was just the second time in their past 10 games that Iran scored more than once. The Americans held the ball for 59% of Monday’s match with Wales, and manager Gregg Berhalter is likely to turn to players like Gio Reyna and Brenden Aaronson to provide more in the attack.     

How to make USMNT vs. England picks

Green has scrutinized the USA vs. England match from every angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and provides two confident best bets and his full breakdown of the match. He’s only sharing his 2022 World Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.

So, who wins England vs. USMNT in Friday’s 2022 World Cup Group B showdown? And where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the USMNT vs. England match, all from the European soccer expert who has generated almost $35,000 for $100 bettors over the past four seasons, and find out.