France vs England Prediction, Odds & Match Preview

Below, bettors can find World Cup odds and a France vs England prediction for the third-place match in Miami.

France vs England: World Cup Odds

England vs France Prediction

Based on the rest advantage for France and how England lost against Argentina, my France vs England prediction is the France Moneyline (-110).

Above all else, bettors should exercise caution with this match. Generally speaking, third-place matches at tournaments lead to wide-open affairs.

However, that assumption is baked into the match odds. Over 2.5 goals is priced at while both teams to score – “yes” is priced at .

Here’s the problem: Miami serves as the venue for Saturday’s match. A heat advisory remains in effect for the 5 p.m. ET kickoff, which generally leads to lower-event matches.

Mistakes can lead to higher-scoring games, as we saw with Uruguay vs Cape Verde during the group stage. Still, you’re essentially asking these teams to combine for 4+ in brutal conditions.

If you forced me to make a prediction for the match, I would favor France.

Handicapping motivation is always difficult, but the team may want to send off manager Didier Deschamps with a victory.

Plus, they receive an extra day of rest over England. More concerning is how England recovers from a demoralizing semifinal defeat to Argentina.

Thomas Tuchel’s side lost a 1-0 lead in the final 10 minutes to exit at the penultimate round. Plus, France handed England a 2-1 defeat at the 2022 World Cup.

The last potential angle to consider with France is trying to earn Kylian Mbappe the Golden Boot. Mbappe, entering the final matches, wins the tiebreak over Lionel Messi due to assists.

I’m not sure England cares if it finishes third or fourth at this point. Those factors lead me to predict France will win, but nothing would surprise me in this match.