Paraguay vs France Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jul 2026
Paraguay vs France Predictions
Backing Paraguay +2 at odds of -111 on the Asian Handicap means our selection lands if they win, draw or lose by one goal, while we get our money back if they lose by two goals.
We think La Albirroja can keep the scoreline close, especially with hot and humid conditions likely to make this a difficult contest. That makes Paraguay +2 a value selection.
Take a closer look at our complete Paraguay vs France betting analysis, which presents a full breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Paraguay vs France Preview
Paraguay take on France in the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 at Philadelphia Stadium (Lincoln Financial Field), with kick-off set for 17:00 on Saturday 4 July.
Philadelphia Stadium is an open-air venue where the teams will face extremely hot and humid conditions, with temperatures expected to reach 37°C (99°F) at kick-off.
Paraguay advanced to the knockout stages after finishing third in Group D behind the USA and Australia. They lost 4-1 to the United States in their opener before beating Turkey 1-0 and drawing 0-0 with Australia.
La Albirroja then defeated Germany on penalties after a 1-1 draw after extra-time at Boston Stadium in the Round of 32. Paraguay enjoyed just 25% possession and registered three shots on target, with Julio Enciso scoring their goal.
France posted a perfect record in the group stage, winning all three matches in Group I. Les Bleus opened with a 3-1 victory over Senegal before beating Iraq 3-0 and Norway 4-1.
Didier Deschamps' side secured a comfortable 3-0 win over Sweden at New York/New Jersey Stadium in the Round of 32. France enjoyed 61% possession and recorded 12 shots on target, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Bradley Barcola also finding the net.
France Unbeaten in Five Meetings With Paraguay
The teams have met five times, with France recording three wins and two matches ending in draws. The most recent meeting was a friendly in 2017, when France claimed a 5-0 home win at Roazhon Park in Rennes.
| FIFA World Cup | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 |  Paraguay |
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 1 |  France |
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 10:2 | 9 |
Paraguay have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. Gustavo Alfaro's team have averaged 33.7% possession and 3.9 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 6.8 corners from 3.9 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts.
Top goalscorers Julio Enciso and Matias Galarza have found the net 3 times, with Mauricio scoring 1. Julio Enciso has the most assists with 2, while goalkeeper Orlando Gill has 2 clean sheets.
France have won 9 and drawn 1, with an average of 7.9 shots on goal, 20.2 attempts and 2.9 goals. Les Bleus average 63.6% possession, 623.8 passes, 6.5 corners taken and 1.8 corners against them, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 4.9 attempts and 1.6 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Kylian Mbappe with 11, Ousmane Dembele on 4 and Bradley Barcola 3. Michael Olise and Kylian Mbappe are top assists providers with 5, while Mike Maignan has recorded 5 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Paraguay confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Orlando Gill (GK), Gustavo Velazquez, Gustavo Gomez, Omar Alderete, Juan Caceres, Junior Alonso, Miguel Almiron, Diego Gomez, Andres Cubas, Matias Galarza, Julio Enciso.
France confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan (GK), Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, William Saliba, Lucas Digne, Manu Kone, Adrien Rabiot, Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe.
Main Match Prediction
Paraguay +2 stands out as the best bet for this Round of 16 clash. The -111 available on the Asian Handicap looks generous given the underdogs' ability to stay competitive and we're backing La Albirroja to keep the scoreline respectable.
France are arguably the strongest team in the tournament, but Paraguay's defensive resilience and the hot, humid conditions could make this a slower-paced contest. With Les Bleus likely to focus on progressing rather than chasing a big-margin victory, Paraguay +2 appeals as a solid value play.
We’re constantly keeping tabs on the World Cup team news. Along with the latest form, this helps us get the value every time. Our football experts are able to take a stats-led approach, with the key numbers providing a guide.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction:
The best betting sites make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Let’s take a chance on the +575 available that France secure a 1-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.
Player Prop Picks
Julio Enciso (Paraguay) has recorded over 1.5 shots in his past two matches. We are in favour of betting the -125 that he is able to cover the line, with this Player Shots wager looking like it might yield dividends.
Ousmane Dembélé (France) can be backed to be among the goals at +125. We’re happy to take this Anytime Goalscorer bet as there’s value in the odds that he finds the net at least once.
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Corners Prediction
The past five games featuring Paraguay have seen 11.00 corners on average. The amount of corners might be larger than the line implies and that means a bet at odds of -109.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve compiled a bet builder that includes Paraguay with the +2 Asian Handicap, no more than two goals in total combined with Julio Enciso (Paraguay) to manage Over 1.5 shots.
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Paraguay 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.
The Full-Time Result odds suggest that France have a 85% prospect of triumphing which results in the fact that they’re strong -556 favourites to win this World Cup encounter. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, the underdogs Paraguay are trading at +1600.
You can take advantage of the Half-Time Result market if you think a team will lead at the break. There's the chance to back France at -179, go for Paraguay at +950 or take the draw at +185.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -208 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.
The top football betting sites definitely give customers lots of choice. When it comes to World Cup games, choose from hundreds of markets until you find the most attractive odds.
Kylian Mbappé is the First Goalscorer favourite at +190 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at -208.
Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.
Paraguay Stats
France Stats
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 9 wins and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.90 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 6.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 1.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 3.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 33.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 41.50% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
Paraguay vs France Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the Paraguay vs France team news. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for the World Cup along with up-to-date injury news.
Paraguay Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
France Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Paraguay Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
France Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Paraguay Substitutes
- 1Gatito Fernandez
- 5Fabian Balbuena
- 7Ramon Sosa
- 9Antonio Sanabria
- 11Mauricio
- 13Jose Maria Canale
- 16Damian Bobadilla
- 17A. Romero Gamarra
- 18Alex Arce
- 20Braian Ojeda
- 21Gabriel Avalos
- 22Gaston Olveira
- 24Gustavo Caballero
- 25Isidro Pitta
- 26Alexandro Maidana
France Substitutes
- 1Brice Samba
- 2Malo Gusto
- 8Aurelien Tchouameni
- 9Marcus Thuram
- 13N'Golo Kante
- 15Ibrahima Konate
- 18Warren Zaire-Emery
- 19Theo Hernandez
- 20Desire Doue
- 21Lucas Hernandez
- 22Jean-Philippe Mateta
- 23Robin Risser
- 24Rayan Cherki
- 25Maghnes Akliouche
- 26Maxence Lacroix
Previous Paraguay Lineups
Previous France Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Paraguay Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Gustavo Alfaro
France 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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