England vs USA World Cup betting

Most punters will be looking at England as much the better team but it is worth remembering that it was USA who ended Spain's record equalling unbeaten spell last year at the Confederations Cup in South Africa. That proves that USA can handle the conditions and that question mark will hang over England's heads until this game is over, and perhaps even until the entire World Cup group stage is over.

England do have the bigger stars here though and should be able to make that count over the 90 minutes of the match. The England v USA betting odds make England hot favourites, which is no surprise, and although the bookies seem to have got the England odds just about right they do remain the best bet in the 90 minutes betting, the draw makes more appeal than a USA win but England should be able to win this game, it won't be easy though.

The 1x2 odds for this match look to be pretty much spot on and with a fairly narrow win expected for England the handicap markets don't make a massive amount of appeal. One bet that does appeal though is over 2.5 goals. England's worst games in the group stages are normally against teams that park the proverbial bus. USA will fancy their chances to win a football match against England and they are desperate to make a statement and this approach is likely to mean plenty of goals. Over 2.5 goals is well worth a bet, as is both teams to score with question marks over England's defence and goalkeeper.

In the correct score market the best bets are likely to be between 2-1, 3-1 and 3-2 wins for England, the former is the most likely but the latter two may offer a bit more value. With a few goals knocking about the players most likely to get those goals and be successful for goalscorer punters should be Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard and perhaps Clint Dempsey for USA. Wayne Rooney is a good bet to score the first goal in the England v USA match with Frank Lampard and Clint Dempsey looking good bets to be anytime goalscorers.

England vs USA odds and tips

The best bet for the England v USA match is surely over 2.5 goals. Both teams will look to attack, both sides have decent strikers and have been scoring plenty of goals recently whilst neither defence is looking particularly solid or well organised. The over 2.5 goals odds are not huge compared to some bets in other markets but that does not mean they do not represent great value, they certainly do. Bet on over 2.5 goals at best odds 11/10 (2.1) with William Hill.

The next best bet offers a chance to have a bet on England v USA at slightly bigger odds. Wayne Rooney has been on fire for England under Italian manager Fabio Capello, who seems to be getting the best out of the Manchester United striker, and the Wayne Rooney first goalscorer odds are looking pretty good, especially with the team being set up to benefit Rooney more than anyone else. He is England's best player by some distance and will have his eye on the World Cup Golden Boot this summer so should be able to get the first goal, and maybe more goals, in the England v USA game. Wayne Rooney is best odds 7/2 (4.5) with William Hill.