Greece vs England Preview & Prediction | 2024-25 UEFA Nations League | League B Group 1
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Greece pulled off a major upset to defeat England at Wembley Stadium last month and they can seal promotion to the top-flight of the UEFA Nations League with a victory in Athens.
KICK-OFF DATE/TIME: Thursday 14th November, 2024 - UK – 7:45pm / US ET – 2:45pm / US PT – 11:45am
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GREECE PREVIEW: ADDITIONAL HEADING HERE
It has been an impressive last few years as the Greek national team continue their improvement but it has now been over ten years since they lost qualified for a major tournament, 20 years on from winning UEFA EURO 2004.
Managed by Ivan Jovanovic, Ethniki eased past Finland by three goals to nil a couple of months ago before a 2-0 win in Dublin and then that aforementioned victory against England last month. That win against the English was followed by another comfortable 2-0 win versus Ireland.
ENGLAND PREVIEW: ADDITIONAL HEADING HERE
Since England last played, the runners’ up of both UEFA EURO 2020 and UEFA EURO 2024, the Three Lions have appointed their new permanent coach with former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel set to take charge from New Year’s Day.
Lee Carsley remains in interim charge of England and they are under a bit of pressure ahead of this week with promotion back to League A on the line. They have won their other three matches aside from their defeat to Greece.
GREECE TEAM NEWS: NO INJURIES
Greece have been able to select from the same set of players for a while now and they, once again, have no injury concerns or suspension issues ahead of the international break.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos; Rota, Mavropanos, Hatzidiakos, Giannoulis; Kourbelis, Siopis; Masouras, Bakasetas, Tzolis; Pavlidis
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
ENGLAND TEAM NEWS: EIGHT WITHDRAWALS
Eight England players have withdrawn from the international window due to injury, such as Trent Alexander-Arnold, Declan Rice, Phil Foden, Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka.
PREDICTED XI (4-2-3-1): Henderson; Walker, Konsa, Guehi, Lewis; Gomes, Jones; Madueke, Bellingham, Gordon; Kane
UNAVAILABLE: Ramsdale (Injured), Colwill (Injured), Alexander-Arnold (Injured), Rice (Injured), Foden (Injured), Grealish (Injured), Palmer (Injured), Saka (Injured)
QUESTIONABLE:
GREECE VS ENGLAND PREDICTION
Greece have become a solid and effective machine under Jovanovic. Against Finland and Ireland they have played genuinely good football and dominated proceedings, whilst still being impressive against England but in a more reactive sense with smart counter-attacking moves dicing up England time and again after dominating the opening exchanges. England are dealing with a plethora of injuries and many may not believe these games matter for their international futures with Tuchel arriving in January so Greece to get a result would seem a more than good value bet.
GREECE VS ENGLAND TIP: DOUBLE CHANCE – GREECE TO WIN OR DRAW
