ENGLAND welcome the lowest-ranked side in international football to Wembley for their opening World Cup 2022 qualifier against San Marino.
And it would be fair to say that a seismic upset isn’t really on the cards…
San Marino are priced at 250/1 to beat England tonight
At odds of 250/1 to beat England tonight, Betfair think Beyonce becoming the US President at the 2024 election is a more likely outcome.
There’s also more of a chance of Scotland being crowned Euro 2020 champions, the UK winning the Eurovision song contest AND Meghan Markle naming her baby Melania, according to the odds.
The part-time European minnows, whose side include a dentist, graphic designer and a second-hand car dealer, have never won a competitive match.
They’ve also lost each of their six fixtures against England by an aggregate scoreline of 37-1.
San Marino have scored three goals in five years, so even conceding once would be something of a shock for Gareth Southgate’s side.
The Three Lions are 1/200 to claim three points, meaning a £200 bet would return just £1 profit – Jamie Carragher being appointed Liverpool’s next manager represents better value than that at 175/1.
Betfair spokesperson Sam Rosbottom said: “San Marino beating England tonight would be one of, if not the biggest, ever upset in world football.
“At odds of 250/1, there’s more of a chance that Scotland will win the EUROs – which at 200/1 isn’t looking extremely unlikely.
“Beyonce becoming the US President at the 2024 election at 150/1 and Pep Guardiola managing Newcastle next at 100/1 are also more likely outcomes.
“The underdogs have only managed to score three goals in five years, so even conceding a goal tonight will be disappointing for Gareth Southgate, but with both teams to score at 11/2 an unlikely San Marino consolation goal isn’t out of the question.”
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