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France – England Prediction and Betting Tips

France national football team logo
France
L W W W W
vs
21:00
18 Jul · Sat
England national football team logo
England
L W W W W
Kick-off: 21:00 local (18 Jul) · 21:00 UTC Venue: TBA Referee: TBA
Top forecast + 3 supporting tips
4 picks
Top Pick
1X France or draw 60% confidence
1.28odds

France's superior ranking and attacking depth should see them avoid defeat in a one-off consolation game; the double chance is the measured play.

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Win 1 52%
France to win
1.91 odds
Total:Over: 2.5 54%
Over 2.5 goals
1.48 odds
Total Team 1 Over: 1.5 53%
France over 1.5 goals
1.56 odds
France take on England at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami in the third-place playoff, two proud nations dusting themselves down after semi-final heartbreak — France outplayed by Spain, England caught by Argentina's late surge. Only consolation is at stake, yet the Golden Boot race adds spice: France's Kylian Mbappe and England's Harry Kane both trail Lionel Messi and will want goals here. France, under Didier Deschamps, are the higher-ranked side with quality throughout; England, under Thomas Tuchel, aim to end their campaign on a high. Expect an open game with pride and personal honours in play. Our forecast favours France to avoid defeat in a one-off that would go to penalties if level.

Match Probability Engine

Pre-match analysis
FranceDrawEngland
France
Home win
49%
Draw
No bet
24%
England
Away win
27%
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Key Players

France
Kylian Mbappé ST Real Madrid · 85+ caps · 51 G · Captain
Antoine Griezmann AM Atlético · 135+ caps · 44 G
Aurélien Tchouaméni CDM Real Madrid · 35+ caps
Ousmane Dembélé RW PSG · 50+ caps · 6 G
William Saliba CB Arsenal · 20+ caps
England
Harry Kane ST Bayern · 100+ caps · 70+ G · Captain
Jude Bellingham AM Real Madrid · 40+ caps · 7 G
Bukayo Saka RW Arsenal · 45+ caps · 13 G
Phil Foden AM Man City · 40+ caps · 5 G
Declan Rice CDM Arsenal · 65+ caps

Injuries

France
None reported
England
None reported

Suspensions

France
None reported
England
None reported

Expected Lineups

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Odds

France vs England
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Bet365 1.91 3.80 3.80 Bet now
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Betfair 1.91 3.90 3.90 Bet now
BetVictor 1.85 4.10 3.60 Bet now
Pinnacle 1.90 4.00 3.86 Bet now

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