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Paraguay VS France Betting Tip

Paraguay logo
Paraguay
D D W L W
vs
21:00
04 Jul · Sat
France logo
France
W W W W W
Venue: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia Referee: Ilgiz Tantashev, Uzbekistan

Betting Tip

3 picks
Top Pick
Win 2 France 85% confidence
1.19odds

France's strong attacking form and solid defensive record make them favorites against Paraguay.

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Paraguay vs France

Paraguay – France Prediction

As Paraguay prepares to face France in the Round of 16 at the FIFA World Cup 2026, tensions are high for this crucial knockout fixture at Lincoln Financial Field. Both teams have navigated their way through the group stages and now stand at the precipice of the quarterfinals, with a single match deciding their fate.

Paraguay's Challenge

Paraguay enters this match with a mixed bag of performances, highlighted by their defensive resilience. Despite scoring an average of just 0.60 goals per game, they have managed to hold formidable opponents like Germany to a 1-1 draw. However, their last encounter with France ended in a 0-1 defeat, underscoring the challenge they face. With no injuries or suspensions, Paraguay will aim to upset the odds and deliver a strong performance against the French.

France's Dominance

France has been in imperious form, scoring an impressive average of 2.80 goals per match while conceding just 0.40. Their recent outings include a commanding 3-0 victory against Sweden and a 4-1 win over Norway. With a history of dominant performances against Paraguay, including a 5-0 thrashing in a previous encounter, France will be confident heading into this match. Like Paraguay, they also have a full squad available, free from injuries or suspensions.

Prediction and Tactical Insights

Given their recent form, France is expected to control the tempo of the game, leveraging their attacking prowess to break down the Paraguayan defense. However, Paraguay's ability to grind out results against more established teams could make this a tighter contest than anticipated. A prediction for this match would lean towards a French victory, yet the knockout nature of this tie introduces a level of unpredictability. For more on their journey, check out the France vs Senegal prediction and Germany vs Paraguay prediction.

Match Probability Engine

Pre-match analysis
Paraguay
Home win
7%
Draw
No bet
15%
France
Away win
78%
Paraguay — recent matches
29.06 Germany 1 — 1 D
26.06 Australia 0 — 0 D
20.06 Türkiye 1 — 0 W
13.06 USA 1 — 4 L
05.06 Nicaragua 4 — 0 W
France — recent matches
30.06 Sweden 3 — 0 W
26.06 Norway 4 — 1 W
22.06 Iraq 3 — 0 W
16.06 Senegal 3 — 1 W
08.06 Northern Ireland 3 — 1 W
02.06.2017 France vs Paraguay 5 — 0

Key Players

Paraguay
Antonio Sanabria ST Cremonese · 50+ caps · Captain
Miguel Almirón AM Newcastle · 45+ caps
Julio Enciso AM Ipswich · 15+ caps
Omar Alderete CB Getafe · 30+ caps
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

Injuries

Paraguay
None reported
France
None reported
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