There is still a lot to play for in Group D and France is one of the teams that will fancy a win here as the only certainty is that this will be Poland’s last game at the Euro. But positions one through three are still entirely undecided. While France is in a seemingly good starting position they will have to work more to solidify their claims.
France Team News
For being one of the favourites to win the tournament, France has been rather underwhelming thus far. Yes, the team has not yet conceded a goal, but the only ”scored” one was an Austrian own goal. Despite playing without star striker Kylian Mbappe, France still has enough attacking quality at its disposal in the likes of Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud and Randal Kolo-Muani. So far things have not clicked the way Didier Deschamps would have liked but against Poland, it will have to. The reason is that if France manages to top their group they will have a significantly easier route in the knockout stages.
Poland Team News
Two losses in two games have sealed Poland’s fate. Despite putting in a brave effort against the Netherlands, their second group stage game against Austria Michał Probierz’s team was thoroughly outplayed. The last game against France will be nothing more than a formality for the Poles who might want to go out fighting and defending their pride. Yet with injuries in attack and a below-par performance from the defence such a task might be a tall order. Nevertheless, I do not think that Poland will just give France an easy win but will at least try to make it hard for the world’s #2.
Head-to-Head-Games
France and Poland met in the last World Cup in the knockout phases. Then the French managed to win with 3-1. But we will have to look way back to find the next closest head-to-head game, more specifically to 2011 when France once again managed to win but with 1-0.
France – Poland Betting Prediction
I sincerely believe that France will go for the win here in order to win their group and have an easier knockout stage path. While their defending so far has been good, their attacking output has left much to be desired. Now will be the time when they will have to show some prowess in front of goal. While Poland will most certainly try to put up a fight I do not believe they have the quality, not to mention the motivation to do it. Hence, my pick here will be for France to win to nil.
Betting Tip: Win To Nil: France
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Odds: 2.07
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