Paraguay vs. France – World Cup Round of 16 Betting Preview, Team News, and Predictions (Jul 4)
How to Watch
- Where: Lincoln Financial Field, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- When: Saturday, July 4, 5 pm ET
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, Peacock
Paraguay vs. France World Cup Predictions
The Gauls are the absolute favorites against Paraguay. For the moment, they stand as one of the biggest contenders to win the title, and judging by their previous performances, we are free to say that Mbappe and the boys might be the No.1 favorite.
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Paraguay Team News & Stats
By eliminating Germany, Paraguay made the biggest surprise of this World Cup so far. The South American unit now eyes another sensation, though, this one will be much, much harder to reach.
After an opening loss to the United States, Paraguay tightened its defense and posted two clean sheets before eliminating the Germans in a penalty shootout.
Likely Lineup: Gill; Caceres, G. Gomez, Canale, Alonso; Galarza, Cubas, D. Gomez; Almiron, Avalos, Enciso
France Team News & Stats
The Gauls didn’t have any trouble against Sweden, beating Blagult 3-0 in the Round of 32. Right now, the 2018 champs are arguably the best attack in the tournament, with 13 goals scored, of which Mbappe netted 6.
When Real Madrid’s superstar isn’t delivering, the Golden Ball winner, Ousman Dembele, takes over the wheel. And when he too isn’t in the mood, Olise, Doue, and other guys step in. Practically, France has 11 players on the field who can either score or set up a goal.
Likely Lineup: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Digne; Kante, Rabiot; Dembele, Olise, Barcola; Mbappe
Head to Head
When France hosted and won the World Cup in 1998, they beat Paraguay 1-0 after OT in the Round of 16. They beat them at the 1958 World Cup too, 7-3. In 2017, there was a friendly in which the Gauls demolished the Paraguayan unit 5-0.
Paraguay vs. France World Cup Predictions
With all due respect to Paraguay, France will win this event by at least two goals. The Gauls are not Germany, and they won’t allow their rivals to get the swing or the momentum, but ruthlessly suffocate any attempt to dictate the rhythm and tempo on the field.
Free World Cup picks: France -1.5
