Match Overview
The fifth-round fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying tournament between the national teams of England and Andorra is scheduled for September 6th at Villa Park in Birmingham. This preview offers a detailed prediction, betting odds, and statistical insights for the England vs Andorra encounter.
England’s Campaign
Thomas Tuchel’s squad has navigated their quintet with relative ease so far, securing victories without conceding. However, these wins, while “clean sheets,” haven’t always been overwhelmingly convincing. At home, the English side triumphed over Albania (2-0) and Latvia (3-0), but in their previous away match against Andorra, they managed only a narrow 1-0 win. England’s winning streak in World Cup qualifiers now extends to five matches, with the team keeping a clean sheet in every single one. The Three Lions confidently lead Group K with 9 points.
- The national team has emerged victorious in 15 of its last 17 matches in this tournament.
- England has prevented opponents from scoring in 8 of their last 10 World Cup qualifying fixtures.
- On home soil in this qualification cycle, the English have secured 15 wins and 1 draw in their last 16 outings.
England’s Projected Lineup (4-3-3)
Jordan Pickford – Valentino Livramento, Ezri Konsa, Dan Burn, Reece James – Jordan Henderson, Declan Rice, Morgan Rogers – Anthony Gordon, Harry Kane, Noni Madueke.
Key Absences for England
Midfielders Jude Bellingham and Cole Palmer, along with forward Bukayo Saka, are sidelined due to injuries.
Andorra’s Challenge
The representative of the small principality predictably sits at the bottom of their group standings. After four matchdays, Koldo Álvarez’s side has failed to score a single goal and remains without any points. Notably, Andorra suffered 0-1 defeats at home to England and Latvia, while away from home, they were beaten 0-3 by both Albania and Serbia. The national team’s losing streak in this tournament now stands at six consecutive matches.
- In their last 18 World Cup qualifying matches, Andorra has suffered 16 defeats, with their only two victories coming against San Marino.
- Andorra has failed to find the net in their last 5 games in the current qualifiers.
- No more than 3 goals have been scored in Andorra’s last 5 away matches in World Cup qualification.
Andorra’s Projected Lineup (5-4-1)
Iker Álvarez – Max Llovera, Bille Borra, Cristian Garcia, Ian Oliveira, Moisés San Nicolás – Joel Guillén, Joan Cervós, Ian Oliveira, Aarón Rodrigo – Cucu.
Match Official
Mohammed Al-Emara (Finland)
Matches officiated – 9 (International fixtures, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 36;
Average yellow cards per match – 4;
Red cards shown – 4;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties awarded – 56%.
England vs Andorra Match Prediction
Tactical Outlook
The outcome of the upcoming match is hardly in doubt. The disparity in quality between these opponents is so evident that Andorra’s primary objective will simply be to avoid a significant defeat. In their previous head-to-head encounter, Koldo Álvarez’s men successfully averted a rout, conceding only one goal to the English. It is logical to expect Andorra to focus exclusively on defending their goal in this fixture, with minimal forays into the opponent’s half.
Betting Recommendation
Under Thomas Tuchel, England has notably improved defensively, though their attacking output has slightly diminished. I anticipate a home victory, but I predict no more than 4 goals in total. A maximum of 4 goals has been scored in 9 of England’s last 12 World Cup qualifying matches, and in 19 of Andorra’s last 22 qualifying fixtures.
My prediction is – “Total Under 5 Goals” with odds of 1.76
Author: Олександр Олексенко
Mark Thompson
