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Updated · SportsLine · Jul 11

Jon Eimer Backs Over 2.5 Goals in England-Norway Quarterfinal, Riding 25-16-2 World Cup Run

Updated

Updated · SportsLine · Jul 11

Jon Eimer Backs Over 2.5 Goals in England-Norway Quarterfinal, Riding 25-16-2 World Cup Run

Q: Two of the World Cup's highest-scoring teams clash tomorrow. Will the match be an epic goal-fest or a tense, tactical battle?

Expect a tense quarterfinal with a strong chance of goals rather than a wild, end-to-end shootout. The case for scoring is clear. England has 11 goals in the tournament and Norway 12, with Harry Kane and Erling Haaland both among the most dangerous finishers left in the field. England just beat Mexico 3-2, while Norway eliminated Brazil 2-1 behind a Haaland brace. Betting markets also point that way: England is only a slight favorite, and analyst Jon Eimer is backing over 2.5 goals, noting Norway’s matches have consistently produced chances and goals. But the stakes and team context suggest this will not simply open up from the start. A World Cup quarterfinal usually brings more caution, and England has a major defensive issue with Jarell Quansah suspended after his red card against Mexico. That weakens an already unsettled back line and may force Thomas Tuchel into a more controlled setup, especially with fitness concerns around the right side of defense. Norway, meanwhile, has shown it can be patient and organized, not just direct, with Martin Ødegaard capable of slowing the game and picking moments. So the likeliest script is a tactical match that still produces goals because of elite attacking talent and defensive vulnerabilities, especially on England’s side. A 2-1 or 2-2 type game looks more plausible than either a cagey 0-0 or a full-blown goal avalanche.

3 articles · Updated · SportsLine · Jul 11

Over 2.5 goals is one of Jon Eimer’s featured bets for Saturday’s England-Norway World Cup quarterfinal, with the SportsLine analyst also flagging four plus-money plays behind a paywall.
England enter as -115 favorites on the 90-minute money line and -220 to advance, while Norway are +310 to win and +176 to reach the semifinals.
Recent scoring underpins the goals pick: England have outscored opponents 11-5 and just beat Mexico 3-2, while Norway have scored 12 and upset Brazil 2-1.
Star forwards headline the matchup in Miami Gardens, with Harry Kane priced at -120 for an anytime goal and Erling Haaland at +105.
Eimer’s call leans on a strong betting record, with the handicapper on a 25-16-2 World Cup run after broader 2026 soccer profits across club competitions.