Date: Thursday 14th November, 2024
Time: 19:45 GMT
Location: Olympiako Stadio Spyros Louis, Athens
Odds: Greece 16/5* – Draw 23/10* – England 4/5*
England return to action for the first time since Thomas Tuchel was announced as the nation’s next permanent head coach to replace Gareth Southgate. Though the German doesn’t officially take charge until January 2025, expect him to have a say in how England line up for this one.
On the pitch, the Three Lions will be keen to make amends following a disappointing 2-1 home defeat to Greece last time out in an emotionally charged match. Who has the upper hand as the sides are set to meet in Athens, and which bets offer good value?
Join us as we look ahead to Greece v England in the UEFA Nations League and discover your best betting options at talkSPORT BET.
Greece vs. England Betting Tips
England currently sit fourth in the FIFA World Rankings, while Greece are in 42nd place. On paper, a straightforward win for the Three Lions is on the cards, but as we all know, football isn’t that simple.
Here are some insights into this game that you can use to inform your Greece v England betting strategy:
- Before Greece’s last-gasp winner at Wembley Stadium, they had never beaten England. As such, Greece’s win in September is probably an anomaly – expect this fixture to return to form and back an England win in Athens at talkSPORT BET.
- Greece have scored in each of their last six games, while England have found the net in their last eight. Therefore, a both teams to score wager could be a good option for this match.
- Harry Kane has gone two England games without finding the net. Back him to score at any time in an England win in Athens to boost your returns.
This Fixture in History
England and Greece have met ten times since their first meeting in 1971. England have dominated the fixture, winning seven and drawing twice, while only losing once. The loss, of course, came earlier this year when Vangelis Pavlidis scored a last-minute winner at Wembley Stadium.
Before their Nations League meeting in September, England’s last competitive meeting against Greece came in October 2001. David Beckham scored a superb free kick in the last-minute of the game to secure England’s qualification for the 2002 FIFA World Cup.
Greece Man to Watch: Tasos Bakasetas
While the Pavlidis sunk England in the last meeting between the teams at Wembley, Greece’s captain, Tasos Bakasetas, is their most important player. The Panathinaikos star has 71 caps for his national side, and he plays a creative role in attacking midfield for his country.
England will have to keep Bakasetas quiet in Athens if they are to secure all three points.
England Man to Watch: Harry Kane
Captain Harry Kane has enjoyed a brilliant start to the domestic campaign in Germany, bagging 11 league goals while helping the German giants return to the top of the pile.
Kane is undoubtedly England’s greatest goal threat, with 68 goals in 101 caps for the Three Lions. He will lead the line in Athens, and if he’s in form, he will help to fire England to a revenge victory against Greece.
How to Bet on Greece v England at talkSPORT BET
You can bet on Greece v England and all UEFA Nations League matches at talkSPORT BET Sportsbook. The first step is to create an account, which you can do by clicking the “Sign Up” button on our homepage.
Then, follow the prompts, provide your personal and contact information, and register for an account at talkSPORT BET. Before making a deposit, visit our current offers page to access a free bet as a new customer, which you can use to bet on Greece vs England.
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Greece vs. England Betting Markets
There are plenty of options to consider when you bet on Greece vs. England at talkSPORT BET, including the following popular markets:
- To win: Pick which team you think will win in Athens and place your bet. You don’t need to worry about the margin of victory or the number of goals scored. The only thing that matters is the team that wins.
- Total goals: Place an over or under bet on the total number of goals scored in the Greece v England match. For instance, bet on over 2.5 goals being scored. You may also combine your totals bet with the to-win market, increasing your potential returns.
- First goalscorer: Will Pavlidis strike again against England? Bet on Greece’s danger man being the first to score in Athens with this market.
- Both teams to score: As was the case at Wembley when these teams met in September, you can bet on both teams to score. In this market, the result doesn’t matter. If both teams find the net, you will receive a payout.
