World - World Cup
New customers only | Commercial content | 18+ age limit | T&Cs apply
France vs Argentina Prediction & Betting Tips - World Cup
by Steve Ashfield | in World Cup Predictions
A late goal put Argentina into the last sixteen of the 2018 World Cup but they still have a lot to do to convince anyone they can go deep into this tournament. With just a few minutes to go it looked as if they were going to be knocked out with the score in their final group match against Nigeria still level. Then came that late Marcos Rojo goal to give them the lead and to take them into the last sixteen. Their performance against Nigeria was better than the one that saw them lose 3-0 to Croatia but their defence still looks a major worry and it faces a much tougher task in this game against a talented French side. The average age of their side was over 30 in the game against Nigeria and if that line-up plays again, it's hard to see them coping against the young guns of France.
The French side went unbeaten in their group beating Australia and Peru before a rather boring goalless draw with Denmark. They had already qualified after two games and made several changes so it's best to ignore that performance. They haven't quite caught fire yet but there have been promising signs that they could be major challengers in this tournament. M'bappe has been highly impressive so far and you can just see him causing the aging Argentinian defence plenty of problems in this game. France definitely have the strength and flair in their squad to win this match, go for them to get the win and reach the quarter finals.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Players list
H. Lloris
DefenderB. Pavard
R. Varane
S. Umtiti
L. Hernandez
MidfielderN. Kante
P. Pogba
N. Fekir
C. Tolisso
ForwardF. Thauvin
O. Giroud
F. Armani
DefenderG. Mercado
N. Otamendi
F. Fazio
N. Tagliafico
J Mascherano
MidfielderS Aguero
E. Banega
ForwardM. Meza
L. Messi
A. Di Maria
Substitutes
S. Mandanda
A. Areola
DefenderP. Kimpembe
A. Rami
B. Mendy
D. Sidibe
MidfielderT. Lemar
S. Nzonzi
C. Tolisso
O. Dembele
F. Thauvin
N. Fekir
W. Caballero
N. Guzman
DefenderM. Acuna
C. Ansaldi
F. Fazio
Eduardo Salvio
G. Lo Celso
L. Biglia
M. Meza
P. Dybala
G Higuain
S Aguero
Most goals and assists
France
Argentina
A. Griezmann
(6 Goals)
S Aguero
(2 Goals)
L. Hernandez
(3 Assists)
E. Banega
(2 Assists)
,
L. Messi
(2 Assists)
France - Argentina Key Points
- France have lost one of their last 15 internationals.
- France have kept two consecutive clean sheets in this tournament and the only goal they have conceded was a penalty.
- Argentina have failed to win any of their last three games against European opposition conceding ten goals.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
Our France vs Argentina Prediction
It was a massive struggle but Argentina finally got through to the last sixteen of the 2018 World Cup with a late winner against Nigeria. They still look to be a struggling side though and when up against a top team, it doesn't look like having a happy ending. France fit into that category and the youth and flair in their side will be the key factors in this match and they can be backed to get a good win over the Argentinians and make it though to the last eight.
WORLD CUP 2018 EARLY PAYOUT OFFER
Placing a bet with Bet365 on any game played at the 2018 World Cup could see you getting a win even if your selection doesn’t actually end the game with a lead or even loses the match. That’s because if you place a pre-match single bet on the Full Time result and your selection takes a two-goal lead, Bet365 will automatically pay you out with your winnings. So even if they blow that lead, there’s no need to be disappointing (unless you’re a fan of course) as you will already have your win paid into your account.T&Cs apply.
All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.
Limited Offer. Currently at DraftKings
