FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal: England vs France Betting Predictions, Odds, and Expert Tips
Below, we have provided you with our England vs France betting predictions. Additionally, you also find the dates, times and where to watch the game from wherever you are in the world.
This Saturday, France will take on England in the World Cup quarter finals in Qatar, and the bookies have reigning champions France as slight favourites. England have plenty of attacking talent that could hurt France, but their biggest challenge will be stopping Kylian Mbappe.
World Cup quarterfinal, England vs France
When: | December 10, 2022, 19:00 (UTC) |
Where: | Al Bayt Stadium, Al Khor, Qatar |
Players to watch out for: | England: Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Marcus Rashford, Bukayo Saka. France: Kyllian Mbappe, Olivier Geroud, Marcus Thuram,Aurelin Tchouameni. |
FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal England vs France – The Teams So Far
England were the highest scoring team in group stages, scoring 9 goals despite playing out a 0-0 draw against the USA. In the round of 16, Southgate’s men survived an opening 30 minutes of pressure from Senegal, before going on to win the game comfortably 3-0.
England Share Goals Throughout the Team
England have now scored 12 goals in four matches, with eight different goal scorers finding the net in the process. Harry Kane only scored for the first time in the round of 16, however, his contributions to the team should not be overlooked. The Spurs man has been dropping deep and is perhaps the best crosser of the ball that England have.
England’s breakout star of this World Cup has undoubtedly been Jude Bellingham. France’s biggest challenge in this game will be stopping the Dortmund wunderkid for 90 minutes.
France secured their qualification into the round of 16 with a game to spare, though they went on to lose their final group game 1-0 against Tunisia, with Deschamps making eight changes to his starting 11. The French ran out comfortable 3-1 winners against Poland, with Kylian Mbappe and Giroud both getting on the scoresheet. Mbappe is currently leading the Qatar 2022 Golden Boot race with five goals in four games.
England vs France Betting Predictions – Can Bellingham be Kept Quiet?
Key injuries for France ahead of the tournament, including Karim Benzema and Paul Pogba, appear to have done little to halt their momentum. However, there are some defensive concerns for France, as they have conceded in all four games that they have played so far.
With the array of attacking talent that England have, Konaté, Pavard and co. will have to be at the top of their game on Saturday. Rabiot and Tchouaméni will have the aforementioned tough task of keeping England’s Jude Bellingham quiet in the middle of the park.
FIFA World Cup Qatar Quarter Final Betting: England vs France Odds
France are outright favourites to win the game according to the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinal betting odds, but only slightly at 13/10 (2.3/+130). England are 21/10 (3.1/+210) while the draw is priced at 9/4 (3.25/+225). If we look beyond the 90 minutes, France are 4/6 (1.67/-150) to qualify (including extra time and/or penalties) while England are 6/5 (2.2/+120).
Four out of England’s last seven games have gone to extra time, with two of those going to penalties. The draw after 90 minutes is well-priced at 9/4 (3.25/ +225), especially given Southgate’s track record of taking a more pragmatic approach against stronger opposition.
Both teams to score is looking like good value at 5/6 (1.83/-120), considering that France have conceded in every game so far but Mbappe has scored five in four, and Giroud three in four. The French look the more likely to win out of the two teams, but are not without their defensive weaknesses. Therefore, a France win with both teams to score is a good betting strategy here at 4/1 (5.0/+400).
Mbappe to Score
If we turn our attention to goal scorers, Mbappe and Giroud are the only two really worth looking at in the French side. The pair have combined to score eight of France’s nine World Cup goals this season. You can back Mbappe to score anytime at 29/20 (2.45/+145) or 7/2 (4.5/+350) to score first. Giroud, meanwhile, is 9/4 (3.25/+225) to score anytime or 5/1 (6.0/+500) to score first. France have found the net in three of their four games so far, with Mbappe and Giroud finding the next first on one occasion each.
When it comes to England, our Betyep experts recommend avoiding first scorer markets, as the goals have been shared throughout the team. Despite only finding the net for the first time this World Cup against Senegal on Sunday, Harry Kane is the favorite anytime scorer for England at 29/20 (2.45/+145).
In Euro 2020, Kane finished the tournament with four goals despite failing to find the net during the group stages. Our England vs France betting predictions, therefore, suggest that backing another late tournament goal surge from Kane is a decent shout.
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England vs France World Cup History
England and France have actually only met each other twice previously in the World Cup – in 1966 and 1982. The English have won both meetings – so will history continue to be written in their favour, or will it be third time lucky for France?
Where to watch the FIFA World Cup – England vs France
Country | Date | Time | TV Channel | Stream |
UK | December 10 | 19:00 | ITV1 | ITV HUB, STV Player |
USA | December 10 | 14:00 (ET) | Fox Sports | fuboTV |
Argentina | December 10 | 16:00 | DSports, TyC Sports | Flow, DGo, Telecentro Play |
Brazil | December 10 | 16:00 | Globo, SporTV | Globoplay |
France | December 10 | 20:00 | TF1, BeIn Sport1 | TF1, Canal+, beIN Sport |
India | December 10 | 00:30 | Sports18 | Voot, Joi Cinema |
England vs France Quarterfinal – Our Final Words
Overall, this is likely to be the most closely-contested match between two heavyweights that we have seen so far in this World Cup. While England arguably have more overall strength and depth, the experience of the French squad and the presence of an in-form Mbappe should be enough to see them through. As the competition’s top scores so far though, we do see England finding the net at least once.
That’s why our final prediction is a France win plus both teams to score at odds of 4/1 (5.0/+400). You can back this tip with any one of the top-ranked bookmakers on this page. Additionally, you can also find the latest FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 news and betting tips here at Betyep.