After reaching the last two World Cup finals, France are favourites to go all the way again this summer and should make smooth progress when facing Sweden in New Jersey . Les Bleus looked incredibly strong up front as they netted 10 times in topping the Group I table and are simply expected to have too much attacking firepower for their next opponents as well.
We’re taking 10/11 for Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Co to score over 2.5 goals for a fourth straight match at this tournament for our initial France vs Sweden prediction.
Betting Odds
France vs Sweden Betting Odds – 2026 World Cup
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
France | 2/9 | 81.8% |
Sweden | 11/1 | 8.3% |
Draw | 9/2 | 18.2% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
France are 2/9 favourites to beat Sweden , who are 11/1 for the win, with the draw at 9/2.
How to Watch
How to watch France vs Sweden
This last-32 clash is scheduled to kick off at 22:00 BST on Tuesday night and will be broadcast live by ITV 1.
Head-to-head
France vs Sweden head-to-head record
Sweden have had their moments against France , including a 2-0 win at Euro 2012 when Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened the scoring. However, Les Bleus have had the upper hand more often than not, including when prevailing in both Nations League fixtures six years ago, with Olivier Giroud bagging a brace in a 4-2 triumph the last time they met.
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Form Guides
France form guide
France took a little while to warm up in their group-stage opener, but Mbappe ultimately hit a double as Senegal were beaten 3-1 and he matched that feat in a 3-0 defeat of Iraq. Dembele completed the scoring in that contest and then fired in a first-half hat-trick as a much-changed Norway outfit was thumped 4-1.
BOYLE Sports price boosts of 13/10 for Dembele to score in a France wi n and 3/1 for Mbappe to strike twice or more are sure to be popular. PSG duo Desire Doue and Bradley Barcola have also got on the scoresheet, while playmaker Michael Olise looks full of confidence following a stellar campaign at Bayern Munich.
The fact Manchester City star Rayan Cherki has been reduced to cameo roles highlights just how much attacking talent Les Bleus have at their disposal. France also seem determined to do well for long-serving boss Didier Deschamps , who missed the Norway game after returning home following the death of his mother and will step down after 14 years in charge following this tournament.
We like 9/1 for Les Bleus to prevail 3-1 here in our France vs Sweden betting tips.
Sweden form guide
Sweden do have a proud World Cup history, finishing as runners-up in 1958 , being beaten semi-finalists on three occasions and reaching the last eight three more times after a good 2018 showing. However, the current team has produced a very mixed set of results to get into the knockout rounds this time.
The Blue and Yellow had to come through play-offs against Ukraine and Poland after struggling in their qualifying pool and it was another topsy-turvy campaign in Group F at this tournament. Star strikers Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres both scored in an impressive 5-1 opening triumph versus Tunisia , but Sweden then went down by the same scoreline against the Netherlands.
A 1-1 draw with Japan was enough to see them through as one of the best third-placed teams, with Newcastle’s Anthony Elanga and Yasin Ayari of Brighton making strong contributions so far. However, a defence led by captain Victor Lindelof just does not look good enough to compete against the better teams at this level.
Former Celtic centre-back Gustaf Lagerbielke has always had a few disciplinary problems and picked up 10 yellow cards and one red for Portuguese outfit Braga last term. Punters can get 5/2 for him to be booked during what promises to be a tough encounter with the French aristocrats and that is worth adding to our World Cup betting tips today.
Betting Tips
France vs Sweden Betting Tips
Gustaf Lagerbielke to be booked @ 5/2
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