England vs Senegal Predictions

• Two of England’s last three games – against Andorra and Albania- have gone under 2.5 goals
• Senegal are unbeaten in 21 matches in regulation time
• The Lions of Teranga have only conceded once in eight matches

England ready for summer recharge

England produced a lacklustre display as they edged past Andorra 1-0 in World Cup qualifying on Saturday, a result that raised more questions than answers against the side ranked 173rd in the world.

There were mitigating reasons for their performance in Catalonia, as it came at the end of a long, hard season, while certain members of Thomas Tuchel’s squad will have had one eye on the upcoming Club World Cup.

With that in mind, it could be another drab showing from the Three Lions when they face Senegal at the City Ground on Tuesday, especially as two of their last three games – against Andorra and Albania- have gone under 2.5 goals.

Senegal to keep things tight

Senegal will mark a step up in quality compared to England’s recent opponents, as the Lions of Teranga are unbeaten in 21 matches in regulation time and are fresh from Friday’s 1-1 friendly draw with Republic of Ireland.

That share in Dublin marked the sixth Senegal match in a row that has gone under the 2.5-goal mark, while Kasey McAteer’s strike in that game was the first goal the African side had conceded since September 2024.

England’s attack, whoever Tuchel decides to field, will no doubt test Senegal’s defensive qualities, but this could prove a low-key final international of the season and one that lacks goals.