France – Argentina World Cup Picks
France – Argentina! No, this poster is not a match test of the XV of France as we used to see, but indeed an eighth finals of World Cup football. It is taking shape this Saturday in Russia, in Kazan on a field that the Blues know well since they played and won their first group match against Australia (2-1). Perhaps a good omen for this shock this weekend. In their joint history in international competition, France and Argentina have met twice, once in 1930, and another in 1978. The Albiceleste has won in both confrontations, but hey, we are in 2018 today, the courses are of course different, so everything is possible! The French team, led by Didier Deschamps for six years, managed to finish the group stage in the lead with seven points. Even though everything was not perfect in terms of play, the players’ mindset had to be so strong that it allowed them to finish leaders. A mental strength that French players will have to find imperatively because in front is Argentina. Winner of twice the World Cup, the South American country, yet badly started at the start of World Cup (a draw against Iceland 1-1 and a loss against Croatia 0-3), was able to remobilize for the third match of his group D by winning against Nigeria two goals to one, with a Lionel Messi at the top level. In short, this training, finalist in Brazil four years ago, should undoubtedly deliver his best match in this competition. Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, or Samuel Umtiti, will have to raise their level of play if they want to hope to win and go to the next round.
KEY STATS
The French team has lost none of its 3 pool matches (2 wins, 1 draw).
Albiceleste qualified for the 1/8 finals beating Nigeria 1-2. A newfound dynamic?
The men of Didier Deschamps have scored only one of their 3 goals in the direct game (Mbappé against Peru).
In 2 World Cup competitions (1930 and 1978), Argentina won twice. Never 2 without 3 ?
In 2 of their 3 group games (Australia and Denmark), the Blues held the draw at halftime 0-0.
Lionel Messi, fivefold Ballon d’Or, is the mastermind of Argentina’s selection.
Prediction France – Argentina
This duel between France and Argentina promises to be breathless to live. This is perhaps the match of the year for the Team de France, or in any case, the match not to be lost. All aware of the issue, the Blues should be at 100% of their abilities, and in all sectors, both offensive and defensive, but also in the midfield. Because, casually, the Argentines in front have a mad attack that will probably play cards on the table in this part by speaking totally. Lionel Messi, Ángel Di María, and Gonzalo Higuaín will fight offensively to create the danger in the French penalty area and score.
Prediction of the Day: Under 2.5 goals in the match
Odds: 1.42Prediction Today: No Half Time
Odds: 1.80Prediction of the Day: Half-time, Argentina wins the match
Odds: 6.50
