France v Spain: World Cup predictions, best bets and odds

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Spain and France meet in one of the most anticipated matches of this World Cup. Each of these two teams faces their toughest test of the tournament so far, but Spain will head in confident spirits having won three of their last four meetings with the French. France's only victory in this sequence was earned in dramatic circumstances, thanks to a dubious offside decision. During the closing stages of the 2021 Nations League final, Èric García was controversially adjudged to have played Kylian Mbappé onside after attempting to play the ball, which soon ended up in the Spanish net.

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Both teams come into the match having improved as the tournament has progressed and look set to face each other at full strength, although there's a question mark over whether Spain's Nico Williams will feature.

France v Spain – Predictions

Both Teams to Score: 7/10 (bet365)

Over 2.5 Goals: 10/11 (bet365)

Spain to qualify: 13/10 (bet365)

Odds courtesy of bet365. Correct at the time of publication and subject to change.

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Goals for both teams

These are two of the most potent attacking teams in the tournament. France's attacking power is particularly impressive, but Spain are likely to dominate possession. Despite both teams conceding very few goals (France one and Spain two), we expect both sides to find the net at least once during the match.

Prediction: Both Teams to Score: 7/10 (bet365)

Explanation: This bet will land if both teams score during the regulation 90 minutes, regardless of the result at full-time. 

Three or more goals

There is clearly a similarity between this prediction and our previous one. We expect there to be three or more goals during the regulation 90 minutes, something that has happened in four of France's six matches at the World Cup and also in Spain's last outing against Belgium. Furthermore, the last three meetings between these two teams have produced plenty of goals.

Prediction: Over 2.5 Goals: 10/11 (bet365)

Explanation: This bet lands if three or more goals are scored during the regulation 90 minutes, regardless of the result at full-time. 

Spain to qualify

An outstanding team packed with immense talent and experience, France are unsurprisingly the bookmakers' favourite.

Backing Spain to qualify therefore might be considered a somewhat risky bet, but they are positioned higher in the FIFA rankings, and, as previously mentioned, have won three of the last four contests between these two sides. Given that France are expected to get the job done, this bet carries an attractive price.  

We expect La Roja to deliver in key moments of the match and prove that they are one of the most well-rounded teams in international football.

Prediction: Spain to qualify: 13/10 (bet365)

Explanation: This bet lands if Spain progress to the final, regardless of whether they win in 90 minutes, after extra-time, or via a penalty shootout. 

France v Spain – Odds

Match Result 

France: 13/10 (bet365)

Draw: 9/4 (bet365)

Spain: 9/4 (bet365)

To qualify

France: 8/13 (bet365)

Spain: 13/10 (bet365)