England vs. Wales Betting Odds Preview, Euro 2016 Prediction

England can move into top spot on the Group B table with a win Thursday when they take on Wales as -130 (bet $130 to win $100) betting favorites at sportsbooks monitored by Odds Shark.

After beating Slovakia by a 2-1 score in their first-ever Euro contest, Wales is poised to clinch a berth in the round of 16 but first must face England as heavy underdogs.

Match Odds: England -130, Wales +350, Draw +240 (Matchup Report)

The Three Lions will be looking to rebound from a 1-1 draw with Russia in their group-stage opening match when they hit the pitch as -130 chalk in Thursday's matchup at Stade Bollaert-Delelis.

England entered this year's edition of the Euro amid high expectations, riding a perfect 10-0-0 record in Euro 2016 qualifying and three straight victories in pre-tournament friendlies to the top of the odds to win Group B.

But England proved to be a major disappointment in their match with Russia, dominating for stretches. But they were ultimately forced to settle for a single point after allowing the tying goal during injury time and failing to reward bettors as -115 favorites.

The English have dominated Wales in recent meetings, winning four straight, and have suffered just three losses to the Dragons in 35 clashes since 1956.

A history of futility in meetings with England is not lost on this Wales squad, which would enjoy nothing more than to push the English to the brink of elimination.

Wales made a splash in their first major tournament appearance since the 1958 FIFA World Cup, outshooting Slovakia in a 2-1 win to pay out as narrow +180 favorites.

Real Madrid star Gareth Bale leads the Dragons, who suffered just one defeat en route to a second-place finish in Euro 2016 qualifying. However, they had struggled since sewing up a tournament berth, posting just one win in seven matches immediately preceding the tournament.

And more than just a knockout-stage berth is on the line for the Welsh, who have battled the Three Lions 101 times since 1879 and would spark a celebration on the streets of Cardiff with a win.

While the Dragons maintain long +350 odds of earning their first win over England since 1984, a victory would certainly boost their already-buoyant chances of finishing atop Group B and earn them an advantageous round of 16 matchup with a club finishing third in group-stage action.

England vs. Wales Prediction: 1-1 Draw

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