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Spain vs England Predictions & Best Bets: Women’s World Cup Qualifiers
England Women travel to Mallorca on Friday night for their penultimate World Cup qualifier fixture against Spain and William Hill News are here with their predictions for how the night might unfold.
The Lionesses arrive in Palma de Mallorca needing just a point to seal the top spot in Group A3 of the UEFA Women’s World Cup 2027 qualifying campaign, and with it would come guaranteed ticket to next summer’s tournament in Brazil. Standing in their way are defending world champions, a Spain side desperate to keep their qualification fate in their own hands.
Sarina Wiegman’s side sit flawlessly at the summit with 12 points taken from 4 games, while Spain trail with 9 points, knowing that only a win will do. A draw or England victory would confirm the Lionesses as group winners with a game to spare; here’s how the market looks ahead of the clash:
Spain Women – 11/20
Draw – 13/5
England Women – 4/1
Our Prediction: Draw and Both Teams To Score – 4/1
History backs a tight, low-scoring affair. Both defenced have been almost flawless this campaign, and England in particular will not be taking any risks. A full-strength Spain side at home is a tough ask, but the Lionesses know they need a point, and we expect them to find it one way or another. We lean towards a tightly contested 1-1 draw, which would see England secure their place in Brazil.
Team news and head-to-head
Although England have won all four of their qualifying matches so far, including a 1-0 over Spain at Wembley in April, they will be without captain Leah Williamson, who has been a stalwart in the Lionesses’ defence, in which they have only conceded one goal throughout the qualifiers. It is certainly a blow for the Lionesses, and Weigman will need to reorganise her defensive options, with Williamson’s composure, leadership, and ability to read the game a massive loss.
Spain, meanwhile, have recovered well from that 1-0 defeat and sit second in the group on 9 points from wins over Ukraine and Iceland. With Aitana Bonmati pulling the strings and Esther Gonzalez electrifying in front of goal, they remain one of the most technically gifted sides on the circuit. Playing in front of their own fans at the 25,000-capacity Mallorca stadium, Montse Tome’s team will feel both the pressure and privilege of a must-win occasion.
How do the markets look?
The markets tell an interesting story. Spain’s home advantage and it being a must-win for them is reflected in their price at 11/20, but England’s odds of 4/1 might be considered better value for some, as a team that has already toppled these opponents this campaign. England only need a draw to book their ticket to Brazil so The Draw at 13/5 is particularly eye-catching, Wiegman has shown throughout this campaign she knows exactly how to see out a game, but it could be a tighter affair this time round with key players missing out.
