LiontipsFrance - Iraq: betting tip (cf 2.70) and bets on the World Cup match
Command Analysis
Current form
On the way to the World Cup, France played friendly matches with varying success. Didier Deschamps' team lost to IvoryCoast, after which they beat Northern Ireland. There were questions about the defense in these matches, as the Africans conceded two goals (1:2), and one from the Northern Irishmen (3:1). We also failed to score against Senegal in the first round of the group stage, but the individual skill of the players in attack affected: Mbappe scored a double, and Barkola scored his goal just two minutes after coming on as a substitute. The result was a natural victory with a score of 3:1. The depth of the squad, the opportunities for high–quality reinforcement during the game - this is the strength of France.
Disqualifications and injuries
Salib's entry into the field is questionable.
Interesting betting trends
- In six consecutive matches involving France, an exchange of goals was recorded.
- In five of the seven previous matches of the French national team, there were no more than two offsides.
Approximate line–up: Menyan - Kunde, Upamecano, Konate, Digne – Kone, Rabiot – Dembele, Oliset, Barkola – Mbappe.
Current form
Iraq made it to the World Cup with great difficulty and managed to make a big name for itself in one of the friendly matches, having drawn with Spain (1:1). However, in the first round of the group stage, Graham Arnold's team failed to match Norway (1-4). Not only was it difficult to contain the powerful Scandinavian attack, but the Iraqi national team players themselves made blunders in defense, one of which ended with Holland's goal. Of the positive aspects, we can only note a rather bold game in attack: the team did not close down tightly in defense, struck 10 shots at the goal, and managed to score a goal. In general, the lack of experience among the players is affected, as many play in Asian leagues and practically do not overlap with top rivals.
Disqualifications and injuries
The Iraqi national team has no losses.
Interesting betting trends
- In eight of the ten previous matches, Iraq's players were offside less often than their opponents.
- In four of the last five matches, the Iraqi national team has not left the field without scoring a goal.
Approximate composition: Hassan–Hussein Ali, Tahsin, Hashem, Al–Bayesh, Ismail, Al-Ammari, Jasim–A. Hussein, Al-Hamadi.
Trends
The bet is the victory of the Iraqi national team on yellow cards
In three of the last four matches, France's players have received fewer yellow cards than their opponents.
Bet 1st half: total more than 1.5 goals
This bet has been successful in three of Iraq's last four matches.
The bet is an accurate score of 4:1
Iraq has lost in four of the last seven matches.
Tip and bets
The opening match against Norway revealed obvious defensive problems for Iraq. Defenders do not have regular experience of playing against top opponents, and they make a lot of mistakes. It definitely won't be easier with France, considering that there are not only Mbappe in the squad, but also other bright attacking players, the competition for getting into the base is serious. The same Barkola from Senegal barely came on as a substitute and immediately scored.
Deschamps has a huge selection of performers in every position, there is an opportunity to strengthen the game if something went wrong. Mbappe, as shown by the match against Senegal, is fine, and this is a big problem for the defenders of Iraq, who will have to pay a lot of attention to Kilian. Accordingly, there will be opportunities and free space for other tricolor players. We do not see any prerequisites for Iraq to avoid a major defeat.
Our betting tip is an Asian handicap (-2.5) for France by a factor of 1.76
Bet on the total
Despite all the successes, France is still vulnerable on the defensive. Six matches in a row, taking into account all tournaments, tricolours cannot win back to zero. Iraq has an experienced Ayman Hussein in attack, who scored against Norway. It would not be a big surprise if the striker scored today. At the same time, it will be unrealistic to win back against France, given the constant failures in defense. We believe that bookmaker analysts are somewhat underestimating the likelihood of an exchange of goals scored in the upcoming meeting.
The second bet is that both will score with a coefficient of 2.70
Betting on corners
France has six matches in a row with wins on corners. In the game against Senegal, the tricolours won 6-4 in this indicator. Today we are waiting for an even more solid advantage in the corners.
Prediction – France wins on corners with a handicap (-4.5) with a coefficient of 1.59
