England Women vs Portugal Women prediction: Lionesses to edge tight contest?
England Women vs Portugal Women betting tips
England to win, both teams to score - 13/5 William Hill
Beth Mead to score anytime - 1/1 Bet365
England face Portugal at Wembley this Friday as Sarina Wiegman's side look to end their home Nations Legue campaign in the perfect way ahead of Euro 2025 this summer.
Advertisement
The Lionesses head to Switzerland as defending champions and will be treating their last two Nations League fixtures as good warm-up matches ahead of the tournament, especially considering the second fixture comes against world champions Spain.
But first, England must once again face a Portugal side who they drew 1-1 with back in February, with Alessia Russo's early goal only enough for a point in the end on that day.
The injured trio of Georgia Stanway, Lauren Hemp and Alex Greenwood have all returned to the squad after respective knee surgeries, and though Lauren James, Alessia Russo and Ella Toone miss out through injury, it is still a strong group that Sarina Wiegman has named in the last squad before deciding who is on the plane for Euro 2025.
And many players will use these two matches to fight for a place ahead of that squad announcement, with one warm-up match to come against Jamaica on 29 June before the tournament opener against France on 5 July.
Advertisement
England are ranked as 2/7 favourites with football betting sites, with Portugal priced at 13/2 and a draw at 9/2.
England Women vs Portugal Women betting tips: Lionesses to secure home win
England have shown mixed results in this Nations League campaign, illustrated by a draw away to Portugal and a 3-2 loss to Belgium.
Nevertheless, a 1-0 win at home to Spain showed that the Lionesses are more than capable of competing with the world's best. Overall, England have won four of their last seven and drawn two, including with Portugal and former world champions the USA.
Portugal have won three and drawn one of their last seven matches, though two of those came against South Korea and Czechia, and they lost heavily – 7-1 and 4-2 – away and home to world champions Spain.
Advertisement
Sarina Wiegman's side will need to put in a convincing home performance if they are to convince fans that they could be a match for Spain in the upcoming European Championship, but with 12 goals in their last seven, they are expected to beat Portugal comfortably at Wembley.
But despite England being favourites, the last time Portugal failed to score in a match was in a 1-0 defeat to France in December 2023, with all six matches since then bringing at least one goal despite some heavy defeats.
A bet on England to win to nil is offered at 5/6, but a wager on the Lionesses to win but both teams to score could offer better value at 13/5 with various betting sites.
England Women vs Portugal Women prediction 1: England to win, both teams to score - 13/5 William Hill
England Women vs Portugal Women prediction: Mead to find the net
With Alessia Russo, Jess Park and Lauren James missing out on this international camp, Arsenal's Champions League-winner Beth Mead could well be tasked with carrying the goalscoring burden for the Lionesses against Portugal.
Advertisement
Mead has 33 goals in 52 games at international level, and the 30-year-old has rediscovered some form despite a season in which she scored just seven goals for the Gunners in the WSL.
Mead scored a penalty in the last Lionesses match – a 3-2 loss to Belgium in April – and is offered at 1/1 to score anytime against Portugal – as is Aggie Beever-Jones – and we think a wager on the Arsenal forward to score could provide value tonight.
England Women vs Portugal Women prediction 2: Beth Mead to score anytime - 1/1 Bet365
Responsible gambling
Always practice responsible gambling. When have a bet using gambling sites be aware that sports betting can be addictive. Please take steps to remain in control of your time and budget.
Advertisement
The same applies whether you're using new betting sites, slot sites, casino sites, casino apps, or any other gambling medium.
Even the most knowledgeable punter can lose a bet, so always stick to a budget and never chase your losses.
It's particularly important not to get carried away by any free bets or casino offers you might receive, both of which are available in abundance on gambling sites, but must be approached with caution.
You can stay in control by making use of the responsible gambling tools offered, such as deposit limits, loss limits, self-exclusion and time-outs.
You may also want to visit the following free organisations to discuss any issues with gambling you might be having:
Advertisement
We may earn commission from some of the links in this article, but we never allow this to influence our content. This revenue helps to fund journalism across The Independent.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
21 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Mother Accuses Her 16-Year-Old Daughter of Being ‘Selfish' for Not Wanting to Go Shopping with Her: ‘I Am So Sad'
A Mumsnet user said her father had been unwell for some time before his upsetting death this week She explained that her 16-year-old daughter is refusing to go shopping with her despite knowing that she's grieving The mom described her daughter as "cold-hearted' and 'selfish" for leaving her to go shopping on her ownA mother is brokenhearted after her teenage daughter refused to accompany her on a shopping trip. The mom explained in a post on the U.K.-based forum Mumsnet that it's been a 'tough week' as her dad died after being unwell for some time. She said her 16-year-old daughter initially agreed to go shopping with her, but has since gone back on her word. 'It's 2 pm and she is still sleeping,' the mom said of her daughter. 'I asked her to come and she said she can't be a----. I said I would really like her company as I am so sad, and it would be nice not to go out alone. But she kept saying she can't be bothered and just continued to sleep." The mom continued. 'She has always been quite selfish and sometimes very rude. However, I know if a friend asks her to go out now, she would immediately get up and go. But just not for me.' is now available in the Apple App Store! Download it now for the most binge-worthy celeb content, exclusive video clips, astrology updates and more! The mother asked if she was unreasonable to think her daughter is 'cold-hearted' and 'selfish,' while adding, 'This is not the first time I felt like this about her.' The post garnered many responses with commenters divided on whether the mother was expecting too much from her teenage daughter. 'Totally unreasonable, she's 16!! She's not a peer, stop treating her like one,' one person said. 'She's too young for you to put the responsibility of emotional support person on her,' another chimed in. 'Your daughter is not cold-hearted or selfish, she's being a normal teenager. It's you that sounds self-centred tbh [to be honest].' A third said, 'Is dd [dear daughter] grieving for her granda, were they close? Her saying she cba could be teen speak for I've lost someone I love and I'm dealing with it by staying in my bed right now. People grieve in different ways.' Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. However, others disagreed and argued that 16 is old enough to be able to show empathy. 'She's not a little girl, it wouldn't hurt her to be kind,' a commenter wrote. 'Teenagers can be selfish, but under the circumstances, she could make more of an effort. I'm sorry about your dad, it's a very hard time.' The PEOPLE Puzzler crossword is here! How quickly can you solve it? Play now! Another said, 'YANBU [you are not being unreasonable]. 16's a selfish age, I was selfish at 16, but in hindsight, I think my parents should not have tolerated as much as they did. 'Obviously it wouldn't be right for OP [original poster] to lean too heavily on her teen DD [dear daughter], but requesting a bit of company when grieving is hardly treating her as a 'crutch' as a pp claimed,' they continued. '16's old enough to start learning empathy/compassion and basic consideration for others, and that the world doesn't revolve around one's own whims.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
30 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Match-winner Joe Root vows he still has ‘a lot to give' for England
Joe Root feels he has 'still got a lot to give' after chalking off another milestone in his remarkable career to steer England to a one-day series victory over the West Indies. England's pursuit of 309 appeared doomed after lurching to two for two and 133 for five at Cardiff but Root showed his enduring class with an ODI-best 166 not out off 139 balls to seal a three-wicket win. Advertisement In helping England move into an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match Metro Bank series, Root became his country's most prolific run-scorer, overhauling former captain Eoin Morgan's tally of 6,957. 'It's a sign you're getting old, having played as many games as that,' the 34-year-old said with a smile after becoming the first Englishman to go past 7,000 ODI runs. Root, who is also England's record Test run-scorer and the top-ranked batter in that format, insisted he is nowhere near winding down and is as hungry as he ever was to add to his achievements. 'I want to give as much as I can for England for as long as I can,' he said. 'I've still got a lot to give and a lot more runs in there and hopefully, an innings like that shows that. Advertisement 'Until that desire, that want to get better every day, want to add to the group and want to be not out at the end of a chase like that, when that's not a burning desire any more, it will be time to stop. 'It doesn't feel like that's anywhere near the case at the moment and I'll keep just trying to do my part in helping us win games and series down the line.' Joe Root became England's all-time leading run-scorer at Cardiff (Nick Potts/PA) Harry Brook has guided England to a first ODI series triumph since September 2023 after replacing Jos Buttler, who rarely had a full-strength squad to choose from when he led the white-ball sides. Root played just 19 ODIs between England's triumphant 2019 World Cup and the forgettable 2023 defence as priority was given to the Test side but he wants to be at the vanguard of rebuilding the 50-over team. Advertisement 'I've played a huge amount of cricket with Jos and almost felt guilty that I wasn't able to be there for him throughout a lot of his tenure,' Root said. 'Now that there's more chances and more opportunities to play ODI cricket, I want to be involved in that. I want to play as much as I can for England. If I'm going to make the team better, then absolutely.' England had a ragged display in the field with four dropped catches – with Root shelling one – and two missed run-outs as Keacy Carty's 103 underpinned the Windies' total of 308 all out after 47.4 overs. Harry Brook led England to their first ODI series win since September 2023 (Nick Potts/PA) But having been 170 for two after 30 overs, the tourists faded as Adil Rashid took four wickets and Saqib Mahmood three and Root believes Brook's tactical acumen with field placings and game management came to the fore at a blustery Sophia Gardens. Advertisement While claiming his fellow Yorkshireman is 'an idiot' off the field, Root, who helped England reel in the total with seven balls to spare, hailed Brook's cricketing smarts. 'As much as he's an idiot away from cricket – and I can say that because I've known him forever – he's very cricket intelligent,' Root added. 'He understands the game exceptionally well. 'I think that's what will make him a really good leader as well. I think you saw he might see the game slightly differently, and he might do things differently, but it asked different questions.'
Yahoo
36 minutes ago
- Yahoo
🥅 Liverpool, Brentford, Leverkusen in three-way battle for keeper
According to reports from England, Brentford is close to signing Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher for around £12.5 million, which could rise to £18 million with add-ons based on performance. The transfer comes after an agreement was reached for the departure of Brentford's current goalkeeper, Mark Flekken, to Bayer Leverkusen for €10 million. Advertisement Kelleher, 26, is seeking regular minutes as a starter, something he has not achieved at Liverpool due to the presence of Alisson Becker and the arrival of Giorgi Mamardashvili. The London club, which has a good relationship with Liverpool following previous signings, hopes that Kelleher will become their new number one. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Julian Finney - 2025 Getty Images
