England v South Africa Betting Tips: Can England make the perfect start?

Odds and preview for 2019 Cricket World Cup opener

After all the build-up, the 2019 Cricket World Cup is finally upon us, with co-hosts England taking on South Africa in the opening match.

England are the pre-tournament 7/4 favourites and ranked number one in the world, but can they deliver against a strong Proteas side?

Before it gets underway, we’ve got the pre-match odds and info…

Head-to-Head

South Africa just edge the ODI head-to-head record, with 29 wins to England’s 26. These sides have also played out one draw in the one-day format.

The most recent series between these nations saw England run out 2-1 winners in the 2017 ICC Champions Trophy. England sealed the series after winning the first two matches, but a batting collapse in the third allowed the visitors to pick up a consolation win.

Match Odds

England are a fearsome prospect on home soil. They’ve won 15 of their last 16 ODIs in England and each of the last four at The Oval. Our traders fancy them to do the business again here as 4/9 favourites.

With so much expectation on the hosts, not much has been made of South Africa’s chances heading into this one. And that could play into their hands. They’re 7/4 to win here, and you can’t count out a side with so much quality.

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