Spain vs England Prediction: Sarina Weigman's side will make history

European heavyweights England and Spain will battle for their first-ever Women's World Cup trophy when they lock horns at the ANZ Stadium on Monday. The Lionesses remain the only unbeaten team in this tournament, while La Roja's only blemish was the (4-0) defeat against Japan. Both sides have surpassed their previous record in this tournament, and the winner will be the fifth team to have ever lifted the trophy.

SPAIN

FIFA Ranking: 6th

Last six games: WWLWWW

La Roja have not had a smooth sail in this competition; they have won four, drawn once and lost once. Their (4-0) defeat in the last group game suggested La Roja would struggle as the competition progressed; however, they have waxed stronger and deserve their place in the final.

More recently, Spain eliminated one of the favourites to lift the trophy, Sweden, in the semifinals. After a quiet first half with few chances at both ends, La Roja drew the first blood when Salmo Parallelo found the back of the net in the 81st minute. The game was looking like a sealed victory for Spain until Rebecka equalised for Sweden seven minutes later. Olga Carmona saved both sides from extra minutes when she restored the lead for La Roja in the 89th minute.

La Roja have failed to keep a clean sheet in the last three games, and that’s a huge concern against one of the best-attacking teams in the competition.

Possible starting Eleven; Coll; Batlle, Paredes, Codina, Carmona; Bonmati, Abelleira, Hermoso; Redondo, Caldentey, Gonzalez.

ENGLAND

FIFA Ranking: 4th

Last six games: WWWDWW

Sarina Weigman led her side to their fourth consecutive major tournament finals since she took over after eliminating Australia in the semifinals. England played one of their best games of the tournament when they scored three times and conceded once against a respectable opponent.

The Lionesses' (3-1) victory over Australia means they have found the back of the net thirteen times while conceding three times. If they manage to get a win here, England will write their name in the book of history as the second European Championship winner to ever lift the Women’s World Cup.

Possible Starting Eleven: Earps; Bronze, Bright, Greenwood, Daly; Coombs, Stanway, Toone; Kelly, Nobbs, Russo.

Expert Betting Tips

Over their previous seven meetings, England have won five while Spain have recorded two wins and two games ending in a stalemate. Spain have been up and running in this competition despite being written off before the knockout rounds. La Roja have scored seventeen goals so far while conceding in their last three games. Influential Spain midfielder Abelleria has created twenty-three chances in this tournament, two less than Japan’s Aya Miyama. On the other hand, England have shown class in their last two games without the service of one of their best player Lauren James. Sarina Weigman's team have not lost any game that they have scored first; they have won seventeen and drawn twice; at the same time, they are never afraid of going behind. England have been more composed in arguably all their Women’s World Cup matches, and with the return of Lauren James, we expect a strong performance from the European champions; bet on England to lift the trophy for 1.96.

Spain have conceded in their last three games and have also scored the most goals (17). This encounter could go both ways, and the only mistake Spain will make in this encounter is to concede first. On the other hand, we are not certain the England defence will shut them out as we expect both sides to get a goal apiece here for 1.99.

Even though Spain have been fantastic in this tournament, we are trusting the European Champions to win the title. Moreover, England have played better against teams of the same quality; bet on England win or draw and over 1.5 goals for 2.10.

Good luck!