France vs England Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jul 2026
France vs England Predictions
We feel confident when it comes to wagering England +0.5 on the Asian Handicap against France. Securing a price of -111 looks like the way forward and we need the Three Lions to win or draw.
Continue reading for our full France vs England betting analysis, outlining the core arguments for our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
France vs England Preview
France square off against England in the FIFA World Cup third-place play-off game at Miami Stadium (Hard Rock Stadium), with kick-off set for 17:00 on Saturday 18 July.
Miami Stadium is an open-air venue where thunderstorms, heavy humidity and a temperature of 32°C (90°F) are expected at kick-off.
France maintained a perfect record during the group stage, topping Group I with nine points and finishing three points clear of Norway. Les Bleus opened their campaign with a 3-1 victory over Senegal before beating Iraq 3-0 and rounding off the group stage with a 4-1 win against Norway.
A comfortable 3-0 victory over Sweden followed in the Round of 32 before France edged past Paraguay 1-0 in the Round of 16. They then booked their place in the semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Morocco.
France were beaten 2-0 by Spain at Dallas Stadium in the semi-finals. Les Bleus recorded 48% possession and three shots on target but were frustrated by an excellent Spanish defensive display.
England advanced to the knockout stages after topping Group L on seven points, finishing one point clear of Croatia. They opened their campaign with a 4-2 victory over Croatia before drawing 0-0 with Ghana and securing top spot in the group with a 2-0 win against Panama.
A 2-1 victory over DR Congo followed in the Round of 32 before the Three Lions defeated co-hosts Mexico 3-2 in the Round of 16. England then progressed to the semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Norway.
Thomas Tuchel's side were beaten 2-1 by Argentina at Atlanta Stadium in the semi-finals. England struggled to impose themselves, recording just 37% possession and two shots on target, with Anthony Gordon scoring their only goal.
England Have Edge in France Rivalry
The teams have met 32 times, with England winning 17, France claiming 10 victories and five matches ending in draws. Their most recent meeting came in the quarter-finals of the 2022 World Cup, when France recorded a 2-1 victory at Al Bayt Stadium in Al Khor, Qatar.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  France |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 1 |  England |
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6:2 | 7 |
France have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.5 goals from 7.2 shots on goal and 18.1 attempts. Didier Deschamps' side have averaged 61.7% possession, 591.8 passes and 7.2 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.7 goals from 1.6 shots on goal, 5.4 attempts and 2.0 corners.
Top scorer Kylian Mbappe has found the net 10 times, Ousmane Dembele 5, with Bradley Barcola and Jean-Philippe Mateta both scoring 2. Leading assistor is Michael Olise with 5, while goalie Mike Maignan has recorded 5 clean sheets.
England have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, with an average of 2.3 goals from 6.2 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts. The Three Lions have averaged 58.9% possession, 550.2 passes, 5.6 corners taken and 4.7 corners against, while conceding 0.8 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts.
Harry Kane is the leading goalscorer with 10, Jude Bellingham has 6, with Anthony Gordon and Eberechi Eze getting 2. Anthony Gordon and Bukayo Saka have had 3 assists in the previous 10 games, while Jordan Pickford has 4 clean sheets to his name.
Confirmed Lineups
France confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan (GK), Malo Gusto, Ibrahima Konate, Maxence Lacroix, Theo Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, Adrien Rabiot, Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki, Desire Doue, Kylian Mbappe.
England confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Dean Henderson (GK), Jarell Quansah, Ezri Konsa, Marc Guehi, Djed Spence, Declan Rice, Bukayo Saka, Morgan Rogers, Eberechi Eze, Marcus Rashford, Ivan Toney.
Main Match Prediction
England +0.5 can deliver a return in this third-place encounter. We’ll side with the Three Lions on the Asian Handicap, with the latest stats, xG data and situational factors supporting the selection at odds of -111.
Third-place matches can be difficult to predict, especially when two major nations meet. However, we believe England to avoid defeat represents a strong betting option. The Three Lions may have the greater motivation following the criticism of their tactical approach in the semi-final defeat to Argentina and having both the win and the draw in our favour makes England an appealing selection.
The football betting tips are only provided once we have a handle on the team news and the latest form guide. We are also on point when it comes to the most valuable World Cup stats.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 52.6% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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There are odds of +700 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.
Player Prop Picks
Harry Kane (England) has recorded over 2.5 shots in seven of his past ten matches. We think this could be a decisive stat and we’ll bet on him to cover the Player Shots line which is on offer at odds of -164.
Jude Bellingham (England) has managed five goals in his past five matches. We think there’s value in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop bet at +270 which will hopefully see him find the net.
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Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has been covered by France in their past five games, with the corner count against England going over 4.5 in their last three matches. We’re content to wager the +106 for France to cover the Team Corners line as this looks appealing.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up different selections in the following same-game multi: England with the +0.5 Asian Handicap, Under 2.5 goals as well as France to rack up over 4.5 corners.
Placing a bet builder offers a great option for football punters who are looking to focus specifically on one match. You can predict different outcomes and see their odds combined before going ahead and placing this tailored bet.
France vs England 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 regarded as having a 55% chance of winning the World Cup third-place game in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -120. If you’re interested in wagering England, you can get +290 for the underdog.
As the name suggests, the Half-Time Result market is settled at the break. Should you take this option, then you can choose between France at +128, England at +290 or the draw at +150.
Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -263.
The best football betting sites provide bettors with an abundance of options. For every World Cup game, you’re able to select from hundreds of markets and make the best choice.
There’s the chance to back Kylian Mbappé at +265 to be the First Goalscorer. He’s the favourite and available at similar odds to find the net last instead.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
France Stats
England Stats
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 10 wins have been recorded in the previous 10 away matches.
- An average of 2.50 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded and 2.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.50 corners awarded and 1.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 61.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 60.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
France vs England Lineups & Team News
Always review the France vs England team news before locking in your bets. Get the latest predicted and confirmed World Cup lineups and injury news right here.
France Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
England Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
France Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
England Confirmed Lineup 4-1-4-1
France Substitutes
- 1Brice Samba
- 3Lucas Digne
- 4Dayot Upamecano
- 5Jules Kounde
- 6Manu Kone
- 7Ousmane Dembele
- 8Aurelien Tchouameni
- 9Marcus Thuram
- 12Bradley Barcola
- 13N'Golo Kante
- 17William Saliba
- 21Lucas Hernandez
- 22Jean-Philippe Mateta
- 23Robin Risser
- 25Maghnes Akliouche
England Substitutes
- 1Jordan Pickford
- 3Nico O'Reilly
- 5John Stones
- 8Elliot Anderson
- 9Harry Kane
- 10Jude Bellingham
- 12Trevoh Chalobah
- 14Jordan Henderson
- 15Daniel Burn
- 18Anthony Gordon
- 19Ollie Watkins
- 20Noni Madueke
- 23James Trafford
- 24Reece James
Previous France Lineups
Previous England Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
France Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Didier Deschamps
England Player Stats & Squad
World Cup Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mexico | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 9 |
| 2 | South Africa | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 3 | South Korea | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 4 | Czech Republic | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:6 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Switzerland | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:3 | 7 |
| 2 | Canada | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:3 | 4 |
| 3 | Bosnia and H. | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:6 | 4 |
| 4 | Qatar | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brazil | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Scotland | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1:4 | 3 |
| 4 | Haiti | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | USA | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Australia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 3 | Paraguay | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 4 | Turkey | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10:4 | 6 |
| 2 | Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Ecuador | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Curacao | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1:9 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10:4 | 7 |
| 2 | Japan | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Sweden | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Tunisia | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:2 | 5 |
| 2 | Egypt | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5:3 | 5 |
| 3 | Iran | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3:3 | 3 |
| 4 | New Zealand | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:10 | 1 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spain | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5:0 | 7 |
| 2 | Cape Verde | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2:2 | 3 |
| 3 | Uruguay | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3:4 | 2 |
| 4 | Saudi Arabia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1:5 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Norway | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8:7 | 6 |
| 3 | Senegal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8:6 | 3 |
| 4 | Iraq | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1:12 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Austria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 3 | Algeria | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:7 | 4 |
| 4 | Jordan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3:8 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colombia | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 7 |
| 2 | Portugal | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6:1 | 5 |
| 3 | DR Congo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 4 | Uzbekistan | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:11 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | England | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:2 | 7 |
| 2 | Croatia | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5:5 | 6 |
| 3 | Ghana | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 4 | Panama | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0:4 | 0 |
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