England vs Bosnia prediction, betting tips and odds: Three Lions can grind out friendly win

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Where to watch England vs Bosnia

You can watch England vs Bosnia in an international friendly at 7.45pm on Monday, June 3, live on Channel 4

Match prediction & best bet

England to win & under 3.5 goals
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England vs Bosnia odds

England 1-6
Bosnia 16-1
Draw 7-1

Odds correct at time of publishing

England vs Bosnia predictions

England are standing firm at the head of the Euro 2024 betting and the Three Lions are expected to enjoy a comfortable friendly victory over Bosnia at St James' Park on Monday.

Gareth Southgate's provisional 33-man squad for the Euros is not at full strength for the first of two prep games before the Euros as Jude Bellingham featured in Saturday's Champions League final and Phil Foden, Kyle Walker and Kobbie Mainoo have been given extra time off after the FA Cup final.

Captain and record goalscorer Harry Kane may not be risked after missing Bayern Munich's last two matches of the campaign with a back injury, leaving Ollie Watkins and Ivan Toney as Southgate's striking options.

A low-scoring England victory looks the best bet in Newcastle, where they are aiming to bounce back from March's 1-0 defeat to Brazil and 2-2 draw with Belgium at Wembley.

The Three Lions needed an injury-time equaliser from Bellingham against the Red Devils but Southgate's reshuffled defence should have an easier time against Bosnia.

The visitors are starting a new era under inexperienced manager Sergej Barbarez and legendary playmaker Miralem Pjanic announced his international retirement last month.

Edin Dzeko, whose tally of 65 international goals eclipses even Kane's 62, is still going strong but Bosnia missed out on a place at the Euros after conceding twice in the last five minutes of their playoff semi-final against Ukraine.

They had reached the playoffs by virtue of their Nations League results as their qualifying campaign was dreadful. They beat lowly Liechtenstein 2-1 and 2-0 but lost seven of their other eight Group J games.

Six of their eight defeats featured under 3.5 goals and, before the March setbacks against Brazil and Belgium, England had won 12 friendlies in a row – 11 of which ended with under 3.5 goals.

Key stat

Only two of England's last 18 friendlies have featured over 3.5 goals

England vs Bosnia team news

England
Jude Bellingham is unavailable after playing in Saturday's Champions League final and Harry Maguire, Luke Shaw and Anthony Gordon are still recovering from injuries. Harry Kane may be rested along with Kyle Walker, Phil Foden and Kobbie Mainoo.

Bosnia
Experienced defenders Sead Kolasinac and Ermin Bicakcic are injured. Playmaker Miralem Pjanic has retired from international football.

Probable teams

England (4-3-3): Pickford; Konsa, Branthwaite, Guehi, Trippier; Alexander-Arnold, Rice, Gallagher; Saka, Watkins, Eze
Subs: Kane, Gomez, Palmer, Stones, Bowen, Grealish, Toney

Bosnia (3-4-1-2): Vasilj; Ahmedhodzic, Hadzikadunic, Mujakic; Gazibegovic, Krunic, Tahirovic, Omerovic; Hajradinovic; Demirovic, Dzeko
Subs: Tabakovic, Gigovic, Basic, Saric, Loncar, Katic, Radeljic

Inside info

England

Star man Declan Rice
Top scorer Bukayo Saka
Penalty taker Bukayo Saka
Card magnet Conor Gallagher
Assist ace Trent Alexander-Arnold
Set-piece aerial threat Jarrad Branthwaite

Bosnia

Star man Edin Dzeko
Top scorer Edin Dzeko
Penalty taker Haris Hajradinovic
Card magnet Anel Ahmedhodzic
Assist ace Ermedin Demirovic
Set-piece aerial threat Edin Dzeko

England vs Bosnia bet builder predictions

Under 3.5 goals
Only two of England's last 18 international friendlies, and two of Bosnia's last ten games, have featured four or more goals

Anel Ahmedhodzic to be shown a card
The Bosnia centre-back had a tough season for Sheffield United, picking up nine yellow cards and one red in 29 starts

Eberechi Eze to have two or more shots
The absences of Phil Foden and Anthony Gordon could mean a start for Crystal Palace star Eze, who had 23 shots in his last five Premier League appearances

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