England and Senegal will compete in the next match of the 1/8 finals of the 2022 World Cup. We analyze the form of the teams and evaluate the chances of success.
England
In the second round of the group stage, England failed to score three points, having played 0-0 with the USA, but in the other two matches, the "three lions" performed confidently, winning two victories, and both turned out to be big. In the game of the first round, Iran got (6-2), and in the third round, Wales got 0-3. Seven points allowed the British to win Group B and get the Senegalese team as rivals, while the second-placed USA will have to fight in the 1/8 finals with the Netherlands.
Senegal
But Senegal cannot be considered a passable opponent either, because during the group stage he showed that he was ready to go as far as possible, as well as to give battle to any opponent, even superior to him in class. The Netherlands felt it for themselves, who won 2-0 against Senegal, scoring both goals at the end of the confrontation. After this loss, the Senegalese replenished the piggy bank with six points, beating Qatar 3-1 and Ecuador 2-1.
Statistics and figures:
- England achieved two wins in the group stage with a draw;
- Senegal won the previous two matches;
- Previously, the paths of England and Senegal did not intersect.
Forecast
Senegal performed well in the group stage, and in the upcoming meeting they will try to give England a fight, but they will not be able to pass it, after all, the difference in class should play a role.
