Azerbaijan vs France Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Nov 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Azerbaijan vs France

Bottom-of-the-table Azerbaijan take on Group D winners France at Tofiq Bakhramov Stadium, with kick-off set for 12:00 on Sunday 16 November.

The contest between Azerbaijan and France could be closer than the odds suggest. Back the underdogs +2.5 on the Asian Handicap at -114, meaning the Land of Fire need to avoid a three-goal defeat.

Azerbaijan were beaten 2-0 at Neftci Arena in their last game, being turned over at home to Iceland in the World Cup qualifier. Aykhan Abbasov's men recorded one shot on target and had 44% possession.

France claimed a home win in their previous game. A 4-0 World Cup qualifying victory occurred against Ukraine at Parc des Princes. Les Bleus racked up ten shots on goal and enjoyed 71% possession, while Kylian Mbappe scored two, with Michael Olise and Hugo Ekitike also finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Parc des Princes, with France claiming the home win. Beating Azerbaijan by a 3-0 scoreline.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	France	6	5	1	0	16	4	12	16:4	16
4	Azerbaijan	6	0	1	5	3	16	-13	3:16	1

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8 losses and 2 draws, averaging 0.4 goals from 5.6 attempts and 2.2 shots on goal. Azerbaijan have had 41.3% possession and 4.0 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.7 goals from 13.9 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal, while earning 5.8 corners.

Tural Bayramov has 2 goals, with Emin Makhmudov scoring 1. Ramil Sheydaev is the top assists maker with 1.

France have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.9 goals from 7.5 shots on goal and 20.3 attempts. There’s been an average of 60.0% possession, 619.5 passes, 7.3 corners taken and 2.5 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.5 goals from 2.8 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts.

Kylian Mbappe has top scored with 7, followed by Michael Olise and Adrien Rabiot on 4 and 3. Kylian Mbappe has clocked up 5 assists, with Mike Maignan keeping 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Azerbaijan confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Shahrudin Mahammadaliyev (GK), Elvin Badalov, Bahlul Mustafazade, Anton Krivotsyuk, Gismat Aliyev, Emin Makhmudov, Abdulakh Khaybulaev, Rahman Dashdamirov, Ceyhun Nuriyev, Renat Dadashov, Khayal Aliyev.

France confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Lucas Chevalier (GK), Malo Gusto, Ibrahima Konate, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Khephren Thuram-Ulien, Maghnes Akliouche, Christopher Nkunku, Hugo Ekitike, Jean-Philippe Mateta.

Azerbaijan vs France Prediction & Betting Tips

Step into Azerbaijan vs France with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline, key corners betting angle, best player prop picks and a custom-built bet builder.

Match Prediction

We can’t pass up the chance to back Azerbaijan at -114 in receipt of a +2.5 goal start. They are capable of avoiding a heavy defeat in this World Cup qualifying match and we’ll side with the underdogs here.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com are aware of injuries that could affect the outcome along with the form guide. We also leave no stone unturned when it comes to presenting the latest World Cup qualifying stats.

Key Azerbaijan vs France stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by Azerbaijan in 13 consecutive games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Azerbaijan in 14 of their last 16 games at home.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by Azerbaijan in 14 of their last 20 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by France in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by France in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by France in 18 of their last 20 games on the road.

Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 53.2% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

We advise that you move the line if you are looking for a larger price about the same selection. Make your prediction and land the bigger odds from your wager as a result.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Azerbaijan 0 - 2 France

There’s the option to wager on France to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Odds of +475 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Bradley Barcola Under 0.5 Shots On Target +125

Bradley Barcola (France) hasn’t had a shot on goal in four straight games away from home. There is value if you want to go under the Shots on Target line and this is now available at +125.

Latest Bradley Barcola Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+160

First

+500

Shots On Target

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+125

Shots

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

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Michael Olise To Score +120

Michael Olise (France) is available to be on the scoresheet at +120. There are appealing odds on offer for this Anytime Goalscorer pick and we think this is an attractive wager for him to be on the scoresheet.

Latest Michael Olise Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+135

First

+410

Shots On Target

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-208

Shots

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -105

The 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered in eight straight Azerbaijan home games, while there has been an average of 10.80 corners in the last five away matches involving France. The two sides should be capable of covering the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -105 are available.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Azerbaijan

Total

9.80 4.00 5.80

Home

11.40 4.70 6.70

Away

9.50 3.20 6.30

France

Total

9.80 7.30 2.50

Home

9.30 7.40 1.90

Away

10.70 6.00 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-103

Azerbaijan Corners

Over 1.5

-135

Under 1.5

-110

France Corners

Over 7.5

-152

Under 7.5

+102

Most Corners

1

+1400

X

+1600

2

-10000

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Azerbaijan vs France Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

France are trading as the gigantic -1000 favourites for this World Cup qualifying encounter. This means the bookmakers give them a 91% probability of winning. Azerbaijan are the +2000 rank outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

For those wanting an alternative, France are -263 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Azerbaijan being priced up at +1200 and the draw is +250.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. If you anticipate that one team or more will achieve a shutout, then Both Teams to Score No is -233.

The top football betting sites have excellent coverage for the latest World Cup qualifying matches. They supply customers with hundreds of markets and it’s down to you to find the best angle.

Full-Time Result

1

+2000

X

+750

2

-1000

Half-Time Result

1

+1200

X

+250

2

-263

Double Chance

1X

+525

12

-2000

X2

--100

Draw No Bet

1

+1500

2

-5000

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +2.5

-118

2 Hcp -2.5

-105

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+185

Over 2.5

-244

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+163

No

-233

Kylian Mbappé is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +220. If you want to back him to score the last goal, you can get similar odds.

Kylian Mbappé (France)

First

-208

Anytime

+220

Hugo Ekitike (France)

First

-147

Anytime

+250

Jean-Philippe Mateta (France)

First

-100

Anytime

+320

Michael Olise (France)

First

+135

Anytime

+410

Florian Thauvin (France)

First

+150

Anytime

+440

Christopher Nkunku (France)

First

+150

Anytime

+475

Rayan Cherki (France)

First

+155

Anytime

+500

Bradley Barcola (France)

First

+160

Anytime

+500

Maghnes Akliouche (France)

First

+240

Anytime

+700

Kouadio Kone (France)

First

+360

Anytime

+1150

Warren Zaïre-Emery (France)

First

+400

Anytime

+1200

Eduardo Camavinga (France)

First

+450

Anytime

+1400

Khéphren Thuram (France)

First

+475

Anytime

+1400

N'Golo Kante (France)

First

+475

Anytime

+1400

Nariman Akhundzade (Azerbaijan)

First

+600

Anytime

+1900

Théo Hernández (France)

First

+650

Anytime

+2000

Florian Thauvin (France)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+140

Christopher Nkunku (France)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

+140

Rayan Cherki (France)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

+125

Bradley Barcola (France)

Over 0.5

-217

Under 0.5

+125

Hugo Ekitike (France)

Over 1.5

-147

Under 1.5

-119

Maghnes Akliouche (France)

Over 0.5

-133

Under 0.5

-133

Jean-Philippe Mateta (France)

Over 1.5

-105

Under 1.5

-167

Kylian Mbappé (France)

Over 2.5

+107

Under 2.5

-189

Michael Olise (France)

Over 1.5

+120

Under 1.5

-208

Kouadio Kone (France)

Over 0.5

+150

Under 0.5

-278

Warren Zaïre-Emery (France)

Over 0.5

+155

Under 0.5

-294

Eduardo Camavinga (France)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

Khéphren Thuram (France)

Over 0.5

+190

Under 0.5

-385

N'Golo Kante (France)

Over 0.5

+195

Under 0.5

-400

Nariman Akhundzade (Azerbaijan)

Over 0.5

+210

Under 0.5

-435

Théo Hernández (France)

Over 0.5

+240

Under 0.5

-556

Kylian Mbappé (France)

Over 5.5

-156

Under 5.5

-

Hugo Ekitike (France)

Over 4.5

-119

Under 4.5

-

Jean-Philippe Mateta (France)

Over 3.5

-152

Under 3.5

-

Michael Olise (France)

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-

Florian Thauvin (France)

Over 3.5

+130

Under 3.5

-

Christopher Nkunku (France)

Over 3.5

+128

Under 3.5

-

Rayan Cherki (France)

Over 2.5

-133

Under 2.5

-

Bradley Barcola (France)

Over 2.5

-120

Under 2.5

-

Maghnes Akliouche (France)

Over 2.5

+135

Under 2.5

-

Kouadio Kone (France)

Over 1.5

+145

Under 1.5

-

Warren Zaïre-Emery (France)

Over 1.5

+165

Under 1.5

-

Eduardo Camavinga (France)

Over 0.5

-263

Under 0.5

-

Khéphren Thuram (France)

Over 0.5

-222

Under 0.5

-

N'Golo Kante (France)

Over 0.5

-192

Under 0.5

-

Nariman Akhundzade (Azerbaijan)

Over 0.5

-182

Under 0.5

-

Théo Hernández (France)

Over 0.5

-185

Under 0.5

-

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Azerbaijan Stats

France Stats

Full-Time Result

• 8 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 0.40 goals scored and 2.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 4.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 6.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 7.30 corners awarded and 2.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 41.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 48.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 60.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches

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