San Marino v England predictions, tips, lineups and free bets (Euro 2016 qualifiers - 5.9.2015)

Saturday, 05 September 2015 00:19
Written by David Bet

The Three Lions travel to San Marino on Saturday afternoon for a match that should see them recording a comfortable win and, of course, England are at unbackable prices in the Match Odds market. Read here our San Marino v England betting preview with free tips, predictions, enhanced odds, lineups, exclusive free bets and no deposit bonuses on the match!

SAN MARINO v ENGLAND BETTING PREVIEW

San Marino ended their 61-match losing streak with a goalless draw against Estonia. In 129 matches, they’ve managed just one victory – against Lichtenstein – and four draws. They haven’t scored in any of their last 10 international fixtures, but they have at least kept recent defeats to narrow margins - losing 2-0 in Estonia and 1-0 in Liechtenstein

The home team have not reported any injuries, and coach Mazza could retain almost all of the players that started in their credible 2-0 defeat to Estonia in their last outing. The only chance should see Nicola Chiaruzzi replacing Gasperoni in midfield.

England, meanwhile, have a 100% record in Group E, scoring 18 goals and conceding just three in the process. Victory for Roy Hodgson's side will see them qualify for Euro 2016 with three games to spare. In recent times, a 4-0 win over Lithuania in March was followed by a 1-1 friendly draw against Italy, while their last qualifier saw a brace from Jack Wilshere help secure a slightly nervy 3-2 victory against Slovenia in Ljubljana.

There is still no Jack Wilshere, Daniel Sturridge or Danny Welbeck and some fringe players are expected to get a run out this Saturday. Roy Hodgson has confirmed trio John Stones, Jonjo Shelvey and Jamie Vardy will all start the match.

In the last five meetings between San Marino and England, San Marino has scored only once and conceded 31 goals, out of which 18 have come in the last three encounters. When these teams last faced each other in October last year, England came away easy winners with a 5-0 victory at Wembley.

Manchester United star Wayne Rooney is one goal away from equalling Sir Bobby Charlton's record for the country and we expect the Man UTD's striker to score for fun.