World Cup 2022: Tunisia Vs France Betting Preview & Odds
World Cup Qatar 2022 Tunisia Vs France. France hopes for maximum points when they face Tunisia at the Education City Stadium, although a point is enough to ensure they top the group. Tunisia is bottom of Group D and needs a win to keep their faint hopes alive. Join us as we assess both teams and highlight the players to watch. We also make predictions in the popular Over / Under goals market and our final score prediction.
Tunisia disappointed their fans by losing 1 – 0 to Australia despite being favourites before the match after a convincing goalless draw against Denmark in the opening game. The Carthage Eagles have failed to score and will have a tough test to win against the reigning champions, France and hope Denmark and Australia draw in the subsequent Group D match. They will build inspiration from the fellow Arabian side Saudi Arabia’s triumph against Argentina.
France will hope to make it a perfect group stage after breaking the defending champions curse (winners of the World Cup from Europe of the previous edition have failed to qualify for the knockout phase) that has been in play since 2002.
Les Blues became the first team to qualify for the knockout phase could give Didier Deschamps a chance to rotate his squad in a tournament plagued with injuries.
We take you through the players and the form of the team that could be helpful to you before you decide on a bet.
Tunisia Vs France Betting Odds and Markets
The most popular markets are the full-time result or the over/under. See the latest odds-on offer in the tables below.
| Match Result Betting | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tunisia Win | Draw | France Win |
| 7/1 | 16/5 | 4/9 |
France will be motivated to win as the last time they won all three group stages was in 1998 when they went to win the tournament. The defending champions are favourites at bet365, priced at 4/9. Tunisia, who is yet to score a goal at the World Cup, are 7/1, with the draw priced at 16/5. Although the French will rotate, it’s hard to see anything but a win for them.
The North Africans have been disappointing despite massive attendance by their fans; they drew Denmark (0 – 0) in the opening match and lost to Australia (1 – 0). Their only defeat in the last five games before the World Cup was against Brazil (5 – 1). They won the other four; Iran (2 – 0) win against, Comoros (1 – 0), Japan (3 – 0), and Chile (2 – 0).
France has won their last two games, beating Australia (4 – 1) and Denmark (2 – 1) to progress to the knockout phase. Their form before the World Cup will not matter now as they look to match their title-winning performance of 1998, where they won their three group-stage games.
Over/Under Market
| Match Result Betting | |
|---|---|
| Over 2.5 Goals | Under 2.5 Goals |
| 10/11 | 10/11 |
France has produced over 2.5 goals in their two World Cup games. The form and experience of their attackers Kylian Mbappe, Oliver Giroud, and Antonine Griezmann is lethal; thus, we anticipate a high-scoring encounter regardless of Tunisia’s poor scoring form. The North Africans are yet to score in the competition. Therefore, if there are going to be goals, we will have to look in France’s direction.
Player(s) to watch – Tunisia
Anis Ben Slimane chose to play for Tunisia over Denmark in 2019. The maestro is a household name in Denmark, breaking the ranks to the first team at Brondby at just nineteen and being an integral part in winning their first title after sixteen years. He has scored three times from the bench and gained valuable experience getting minutes in the African Cup of Nations. In addition, he provides an auxiliary source of goals from set pieces, having scored a free kick in their 5 – 1 defeat to Brazil. When Tunisia needs goals, the twenty-one-year-old could be the key to an unlikely victory against France.
Minute 67 | The first substitution for the Tunisian team, with the exit of Naim Al Sulaiti and the entry of Anis Ben Slimane. #Tunisia_Denmark. #Qatar2022 #QNA_Sport #FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/K0WNxdNryp
— Qatar News Agency (@QNAEnglish) November 22, 2022
Player(s) to watch – France
Aurelien Tchouameni has big shoes to fill in the French midfield, whether it’s Paul Pogba or Ngolo Kante. The 22-year-old got his desired move to the Bernabeu after being one of the best defensive midfielders in the world last season with Monaco. He broke into the reigning Champions League side after the departure of Casemiro and to the starting line-up of the World Champions after the injury of Kante and Pogba. Tchouameni has the potential to become a world-class player and make a mark as France hopes to become the first Champion to retain their title since Brazil sixty years ago.
🇫🇷 Aurélien Tchouaméni has misplaced 1 pass out of 67 passes, recovered 9 balls & made a foul only once in his first two World Cup games. @marca pic.twitter.com/54YCo5NR5X
— Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) November 27, 2022
Match Prediction: Tunisia 0 – 3 France
We will likely see a straightforward victory for France despite their qualification status. The defending Champions have a substantial side depth that can match the North Africans, who have been struggling in their performances. So, we predict a 3 – 0 win for France to maintain a perfect group stage.
Tunisia Vs France, Group D, Education City Stadium. Kick-off is at 3 pm (UK time).
Tunisia Squad:
Goalkeepers: Mouez Hassen (Club Africain), Aymen Dahmen (CS Sfaxien), Bechir Ben Said (US Monastir), Aymen Mathlouthi (Etoile du Sahel)
Defenders: Bilel Ifa (Kuwait SC), Montassar Talbi (Lorient), Yassine Meriah (Esperance de Tunis), Nader Ghandri (Club Africain), Dylan Bronn (Salernitana), Ali Maaloul (Al Ahly), Mohamed Drager (Luzern), Wajdi Kechrida (Atromitos), Ali Abdi (Caen)
Midfield: Hannibal Mejbri (Birmingham City), Ferjani Sassi (Al-Duhail), Aissa Laidouni (Ferencvaros), Mohamed Ali Ben Romdhane (Esperance de Tunis), Ellyes Skhiri (Koln), Ghailene Chaalali (Esperance de Tunis), Anis Ben Slimane (Brondby)
Forwards: Youssef Msakni (Al-Arabi), Issam Jebali (OB), Wahbi Khazri (Montpellier), Taha Yassine Khenissi (Kuwait SC), Seifeddine Jaziri (Zamalek), Naim Sliti (Al-Ettifaq)
France Squad:
Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham United), Hugo Lloris (Tottenham Hotspur), Steve Mandanda (Rennes).
Defenders: Lucas Hernandez (Bayern Munich), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Presnel Kimpembe (Paris St Germain), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), William Saliba (Arsenal), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich), Raphael Varane (Manchester United).
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Youssouf Fofana (AS Monaco), Matteo Guendouzi (Olympique de Marseille), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Jordan Veretout (Olympique de Marseille).
Forwards: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Kylian Mbappe (Paris St Germain), Christopher Nkunku (RB Leipzig).
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