England square off against Denmark at the Sydney Football Stadium on Friday (July 28) in their second game of the 2023 Women's World Cup.
Both teams got their campaigns underway with 1-0 wins, with England beating Haiti, thanks to Georgia Stanway's 29th-minute penalty. Denmark, meanwhile, marked their return to the World Cup after 12 years by beating China. Amalie Vangsgaard made an instant impact, scoring four minutes after coming on in the 85th minute.
England have made the knockouts in their last four editions of the competition. Denmark, meanwhile, did well in the first two editions, reaching the quarterfinals but have qualified for the group stage just thrice since 1995.
With both teams winning their first game, the winner of this one will secure automatic qualification to the knockouts.
England have failed to score in two of their last three games but have kept two clean sheets. They recorded 21 shots against Haiti, with 11 of them being on target.
Denmark, meanwhile, have seen under 2.5 goals in seven of their last eight games across competitions. They have kept clean sheets in three of their last four games. Nonetheless, considering their recent record against England, the reigning European champions should eke out a narrow win.
Prediction: England 2-1 Denmark
Tip 1: Result - England to win
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least a goal to be scored in the first half - Yes
Tip 4: Georgia Stanway to score or assist any time - Yes
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