LiontipsFrance vs Finland. Predictions and Betting Tips for World Cup qualifiers
Command Analysis
France national team is the current holder of the World Cup. It is the second World Cup title in team's collection, Frenchmen also won two European Championship titles.
The Tricolors failed to satisfy their fans at Euro 2020. Throughout the whole tournament Didier Deschamps' team recorded only one victory - they beat Germany (1:0) in the group stage. They were beaten in the first play-off round by Switzerland (3:4).
In the qualification for the World Cup The Blues are at the top of their group after five rounds. Frenchmen didn't lose a single game - they recorded two victories and three draws, which brought them nine points, four more than Ukraine and Finland.
In the most recent match hosts barely avoided defeat in the match against Ukraine. Before the half-time Shaparenko scored a beautiful goal and Yellow-Blues took the lead, but Martial managed to score an equalizer.
Finland national team qualified for the Euro 2020, which is a great achievement for the team. In their debut match at that tournament they recorded a victory over Denmark (1:0), but then failed to pick up a single point in matches against Russia (0:1) and Belgium (0:2).
Markku Kanerva's side started the qualification for the World Cup without any defeats. White-Blues started with draws against Bosnia and Herzegovina (2:2) and Ukraine (1:1). In the third round Eagle-owls hosted Kazakhstan. Suomi team had an overwhelming advantage throughout the whole match, but scored only one goal - Pohjanpalo put the ball into the opponent's net at 60th minute.
Before the next match visitors are at the third spot in the standings with five points.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 3:1
France won 3 out of 5 most recent home matches
СтавкаFrance to score in each of the halves
In two out of four most recent head-to-head matches this bet won
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of 4 most recent matches of France goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 3
This bet won in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of the visitors
Tip and bets
We think that France are in a good form and they won't leave a chance to the visitors. After their victory they will guarantee a first place of the group for themselves, but a fight for the second place will go on. In our opinion, Blues will get the three points and qualify for the World Cup from the first spot.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on France
Finland are a good defensive team. We think that Eagle-owls will choose a defensive strategy for this game and will try to find a chance on counter-attacks.
Our second bet is on France to win by a two goal margin
