Greece v England

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Greece currently sit top of Group 2 in League B of this current Nations League competition as the hosts extended their winning streak to four games and therefore maintained their 100% winning record in the group thanks to a solid 2-0 home win against Republic of Ireland midway through October.

Previous wins in the group against Finland, Republic of Ireland home and away and England, the latter being a 2-1 win at Wembley Stadium, have placed Greece in a strong position to not only win Group 2 but to also achieve automatic promotion up into League A with a win here.

Even a draw here would probably be enough for Greece to gain promotion as the upcoming hosts possess a three-goal superior goal difference over the Three Lions prior to this vitally important clash at the Olympiako Stadio Spyros Louis on Thursday night.

Recent results overall have seen Greece pick up five wins on the trot which included an earlier 2-0 win away from home at Malta in an international friendly, while the bigger picture shows Greece have suffered just three losses in their last 13 matches overall along with collecting nine wins in the process.

England occupy second place in Group 2 having picked up three wins within their opening four games of the group stage of this current Nations League which came in the form of victories against Republic of Ireland along with home and away wins against Finland.

However, a damaging 2-1 loss at home to their upcoming opponents Greece has prevented England from claiming top spot in the table but nevertheless, a point in Greece would guarantee the Three Lions at least a place in the promotion play-offs.

Results overall in recent times have still been encouraging for England despite a 2-1 loss to Spain in the final of Euro 2024 and the departure of former coach, Gareth Southgate, as the visitors have been handed just two defeats in their last 11 internationals in all competitions.

Seven wins within these previous 11 matches suggest England also stand a decent chance of claiming another three points in Athens on Thursday night especially as Lee Carsley's side have the added incentive of knowing they could usurp Greece into top spot with a comprehensive win here.

In addition, England have slipped to just one loss in their previous 12 outings on the road and along with picking up eight wins within this period including notable wins against Italy, Scotland, Serbia and Netherlands respectively.

Greece v England Verdict

England have lost just once in their previous 10 meetings against Greece along with recording no fewer than seven wins in the process, so the Three Lions get the nod in this one.

Therefore, our main bet will be England win @ 1.72

Other side bets worth considering:

England win & Over 2.5 goals @ 3.00

Correct Score: England 2-1 @ 8.50