22nd November 2022 – 20:00, Al Janoub Stadium, Al Wakrah
France and Australia will close Tuesday’s action in the World Cup group stage 1st round. The defending champions are looking forward to a good start while the Aussies search for a surprise.
France Preview & Team News
Looking at both teams’ histories in the World Cup, we see a definite distinction between the two teams. France’s best performance at the World Cup is a win, which includes the last tournament in Russia. However, Les Bleus haven’t been confident lately, as they won only once on the previous six occasions. The French defense is solid, starting in goal with Hugo Lloris, who will surely be taking part in his final World Cup for France. Pavard, Varane, and Lucas Hernandez are the most experienced of the defenders, with the uncapped Axel Disasi earning a call-up. However, the defending champions will need to cope without this season’s Ballon D’Or winner, Karim Benzema, who will miss this tournament.
Australia Preview & Team News
Australia’s best is to get past the group stage just once in 2006. There is no more Tim Cahill or many big names for Australia to call on for what is expected to be a very challenging World Cup for the Aussies. A good part of the team is at home or playing in Scotland, and nobody plays their football in the Premier League either. Matthew Leckie will be tasked with scoring goals for Australia, having scored 13 goals in 73 games so far, although Maclaren, Mabil, and Duke are also regular scorers at the international level. Socceroos head to the World Cup full of confidence, as they booked five straight wins. Australia only has one injury concern, with doubts over attacker Martin Boyle’s fitness after recovering from a knee injury. Melbourne City youngster Marco Tilio is on stand-by as his replacement.
Full-Time Winner Odds & Prediction
It will be quite an interesting match, and fans should expect good entertainment. France won’t have an easy job, but we still believe they can pull it through and win this match. We’ll dip into the Asian Handicap market to get better odds.
Goals Market Prediction
France managed to keep the clean sheet just twice in the last eight matches, while Australia can be dangerous in the front. Therefore, we believe the crowd will see at least three goals in this encounter.
France vs Australia
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