The French are back in action on Tuesday evening for their round of 32 fixture, taking on Sweden at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
France have been electric so far at this World Cup, coasting through their group, winning three from three and scoring 10 goals in the process, conceding just two.
Sweden had more of a mixed group stage but have got through as one of the best third-placed teams, on four points, winning one, drawing one and losing one – a 5-1 hammering at the hands of the Netherlands.
France v Sweden Bet Builder Tip
France to win (2/7)
Odds of 2/7 are very short, but I think France will win this one comfortably. We have already seen Sweden be hammered once at this World Cup by the Dutch, and I think France are a far superior side to them. Sweden did beat Tunisia by 5 goals to 1, the same scoreline they lost to against the Netherlands, but Tunisia finished bottom of the group with zero points and a minus 10 goal difference. France have done very well so far, with many tipping them to go on and win the competition. With a front line featuring Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Michael Olise, they send shivers up the spine of defenders of any team. I think France will come out on top in this one.
BEST BET BUILDER TIP – over 2.5 goals @ 1/2
Given the records of both sides, I think over 2.5 goals to be scored in the match is a safe bet. There has been over 2.5 goals in two of Sweden’s three group matches, while France had more than 2.5 goals in each of their group games. In fact, there has been over 2.5 goals in each of France’s last 12 fixtures in the World Cup (including qualifiers), Nations League and friendly matches. They have their shooting boots on so far in this competition, and I think they will have them on here. Over 2.5 goals is a good bet at odds of 1/2.
Kylian Mbappe to score (4/6)
Kylian Mbappe has been flying already at the World Cup, with four goals already in his three appearances in the group stage, with two against Senegal and two against Iraq. The Real Madrid star is widely regarded as one of the best forward players in the world, and he’s coming off the back of another good season. He scored 42 goals in all competitions for Madrid last season, with 25 in the league, 15 in the Champions League and two in the Copa del Rey. He comes alive on the biggest stage, and I think there’s a huge chance that he will score his fifth goal of the tournament against Sweden.
ALTERNATIVE BET – Kylian Mbappe to score two or more @ 10/3
With two braces to his name already at the World Cup, I wouldn’t be surprised if he’s to score his fifth and sixth goals of the tournament. At odds of 10/3, taking him to score two or more would be an excellent alternative bet.
Lucas Bergvall to be booked (7/2)
The player I’m backing for a booking is Sweden’s Lucas Bergvall. The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder has picked up one booking already at the World Cup, coming in Sweden’s defeat to the Netherlands. In his three appearances, he has also made four fouls, an average of more than one per game. The 20-year-old was booked three times in 33 appearances in all competitions for Spurs last season, and coming up against a very strong France side, I think there’s a good chance of him picking up his second booking of the tournament.
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