Prediction France - England today 04:00 19/07/2026.

FIFA World Cup 2026
France

France

40:46FT
England

England

HDP FT
France
England
Opening
-0.25
+0.25
Pre-match
0
0
O/U FT
Over
Under
Opening
2.5
u
Pre-match
8.5
u
1X2 FT
1
X
2
Opening
Pre-match

FranceFrance
Positive45%
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France is in a peak phase with 8 wins in the last 10 matches, showing stability and superior match control
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Impressive scoring efficiency with an average of 2.3 goals/game, including 5 matches with a margin of victory of 2 goals or more, demonstrating the team's strong attacking power
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The 'backbone' group of players like Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Michael Olise, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, and Lucas Digne maintain stable form, featuring in 7/7 of the last matches
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France controls the ball an average of 57% in matches, showing superior control of the game compared to many other opponents
Neutral30%
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France has 4 clean sheets in the last 10 matches (40%), showing stable defense but lacking certainty against strong opponents
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The Both Teams To Score (BTTS) rate is 50%, reflecting an open style of play but also harboring risks when counter-attacked
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France ranks 2/32 in the professional strength ranking with 77.58/100 points, indicating a high professional level but not yet the top team
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The 4-2-3-1 formation has been used consistently in 7/10 of the last matches, showing consistency in style but potentially lacking variation
Negative25%
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France lost 2 matches against strong opponents: Spain (0-2) and Ivory Coast (1-2), showing defensive weaknesses, especially in the second half
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The team received 9 yellow cards in 10 matches (average 0.9 cards/game), reflecting lack of concentration and conflict in intense matches
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The injuries of Kylian Mbappé (torn muscle fiber) and Warren Zaire-Emery (back injury) create a major challenge, especially in the attack and midfield
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France lacks composure in decisive matches, such as the 0-2 loss to Spain in the semi-finals despite controlling 57% of the ball
EnglandEngland
Positive50%
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England is in a peak phase with a 70% win rate in the last 10 matches, scoring 18 goals (average 1.8/game) and defeating strong opponents like Norway, Mexico, Ghana, Croatia, Costa Rica, New Zealand, and Panama
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England kept 4 clean sheets (40%) and has stable scoring efficiency, demonstrated by convincing victories against Costa Rica (3-0) and Croatia (4-2)
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The 4-2-3-1 tactical formation is maintained stably, with key players like Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane, Declan Rice, and Jordan Pickford playing continuously and playing a crucial role in both defense and attack
Neutral30%
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England's form is stable but shows signs of instability when facing strong opponents like Argentina (1-2) and Japan (0-1), despite overcoming many opponents at different levels
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England has a 66.67% clean sheet rate in recent matches, but the defensive capability is uneven, conceding 9 goals (average 0.9/game) against strong opponents
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The 4-2-3-1 tactical formation operates like a fixed system, lacking flexibility in adapting to opponents, even though Bellingham and Rice can switch roles
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The absence of Jarell Quansah (full-back) does not cause serious loss due to the stability of alternatives like Reece James and Djed Spence
Negative20%
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England lost 2 matches against Argentina (1-2) and Japan (0-1), showing instability when facing highly skilled opponents
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Defensive capability is unstable, especially against strong opponents, conceding 9 goals in the last 10 matches
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England shows signs of lack of concentration, evidenced by receiving 3 yellow cards against Mexico and 1 red card (in that match)
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The 4-2-3-1 tactical formation lacks variation, relying too heavily on individuals like Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham, which could pose a risk if they do not perform well
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Both France and England displayed distinct tactical identities. The blue-shirted team controlled the game through coherent attacking organization and proactive coordination between lines, particularly highlighted by the sharpness of Dembélé and Rabiot in breakthroughs. Meanwhile, England demonstrated strength through effective counter-attacking play, relying on the speed and quick opportunity exploitation of Kane and Bellingham, while maintaining defensive solidity to limit the opponent's attacks. The balance between France's ball control and England's explosive potential created a fiercely competitive scenario, where tactical organization and finishing efficiency will play a decisive role in the match's progression.
Prediction for the match between France and England is 2-1.
Expert Prediction:
France-0.50