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Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema featuring France national team will look to defend their World Cup title in the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar as they commence their campaign against AFC Asian Cup 2015 champions Australia on Tuesday night at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al-Wakrah. France and Australia are placed in the Group D alongside Denmark and Tunisia.
France will be heading towards their World Cup opener against Australia without their star players like Paul Pogba, N'Golo Kante and Christopher Nkunku, who were ruled out of the World Cup due to injuries. On the other hand, Australia are currenttly on a five-game winning streak and will look to continue their unbeaten run against the defending champions.
France vs Australia: Match Preview
Head-To-Head:
- France and Australia have faced each four times since 2001 with the former winning twice and the latter won in June 2001 while one game resulted into a draw.
- In their four matches against each other, France have scored nine goals while Australia have scored three goals.
Top Players:
- France include Kylian Mbappe, Karim Benzema, Antoine Griezmann, Hugo Lloris as their top players.
- Australia include Garang Kuol, Awer Mabil, Ajdin Hrustic, Jason Cummings as their top players.
Predicted halftime scores: (France 2-0 Australia)
- 1st Half: 1-0
- 2nd Half: 1-0
France vs Australia: Betting Odds (FT)
Handicap (Spread): 1.5 points (France -1.5)
Over/Under: 2.5 (Over)
Prediction: France 2-0 Australia
Money Line:
- France have -400 odds to pick up the win, while Australia are listed at +1150 to claim victory.
- The draw between France and Australia has been listed at +500 odds.
Handicap (Spread):
- France scored a total of 18 goals in 8 matches at the UEFA World Cup qualifiers and conceded three goals to manage a difference of 15 goals.
- Australia scored 15 goals in 10 AFC World Cup qualifiers appearances and conceded nine goals.
- Australia (+1.5) are placed on +100 odds while France (-1.5) have -140 odds.
Over/Under:
- The full-time score has been set to 2.5 goals. Over +150, Under -210.
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