England vs Senegal prediction, H2H and probable lineups — 10 June 2025
An international friendly will see England take on Senegal. The clash is set for Nottingham on Tuesday, 10 June, with kickoff scheduled for 20:45 Central European Time. I’m offering a prediction on the winner of this match.
Match preview
After suffering back-to-back disappointments in the European Championship finals, England have placed their hopes in a foreign manager. Thomas Tuchel has been brought in to restore past glory to the birthplace of football, and fans are expecting big things from him.
Despite his high profile, the German manager’s debut has been rather underwhelming. On one hand, England have won all three games under his leadership without conceding a single goal; on the other, the Three Lions’ performances have left much to be desired.
In March, the English side kicked off their World Cup qualifying campaign with home wins over Albania and Latvia. They dominated both matches, but the level of opposition was hardly daunting and anything less than victory would have been a shock.
In their third qualifier, England eked out a narrow win against a modest Andorra side. Kane finally broke the deadlock early in the second half, and his goal proved to be the only one of the match. I doubt Tuchel’s men will have any trouble qualifying for the World Cup, and there’s still plenty of time to improve their play.
Senegal parted ways with Aliou Cissé last year, handing the reins to interim head coach Pape Thiaw. Under his guidance, the team remains a solid, physically imposing unit, capable of challenging any opponent while targeting results.
The team’s leaders — including Kalidou Koulibaly, Idrissa Gueye, and Sadio Mané — continue to set the tone, while young talents like Nicolas Jackson and Pape Matar Sarr inject freshness and pace. Collectively, Senegal confidently wrapped up Africa Cup of Nations qualifying and will face Benin, DR Congo, and Botswana in the group stage this winter.
The team is still fighting for a World Cup spot, currently sitting second in their qualifying group. September brings crucial matches against Sudan and DR Congo, where Senegal could secure early qualification for the finals. Notably, before facing England, the African side played out a draw against Ireland.
Match facts
- England have kept clean sheets in five consecutive matches.
- The Three Lions have lost just once at home in the past year.
- Senegal are unbeaten since September 2023.
- Their last two away games ended in draws.
- England average 2.6 goals per home game, while Senegal score an average of 0.8 goals per away match.
Probable lineups
- England: Pickford, Colwill, Chalobah, Alexander-Arnold, Lewis-Skelly, Bellingham, Rice, Gordon, Palmer, Eze, Kane.
- Senegal: Mendy, Diallo, Jakobs, Koulibaly, Mendy, Gueye, Niasse, Sarr, Dia, Ndiaye, Jackson.
H2H
The sides have met just once before: in the round of 16 at the previous World Cup, England won 3-0.
Prediction
Given the attacking potential of both teams and their tendency to play open football in friendlies, we can expect an entertaining contest. England will likely dominate possession, but Senegal have the tools to strike on the counter. The hosts are the clear favourites, and the lack of pressure should work in Tuchel’s favour. Expect an intriguing match, but my suggestion is to back the African side with a +1.5 goal handicap.
