Soccer
As France so far is seen as an anticipated team to gain a favorable win but Australia, on the other hand, can be termed as an eager underdog trying to hand France it's starting disappointment this Saturday when France faces Australia in a Group C match at 6 a.m. ET.
France, currently is at No. 7 in the FIFA rankings and people who are willing to bet on France will have to bet around $425 to win an extra $100. Australia's betting ratio is at 11:1, hence your $100 bill may yield you around $1100 to be exact. Whereas those who are going to guess a draw and bet their money on a draw will earn $525 if they bet $100 on a possible 1 point each situation. The over-under ratio of predicted goal difference is at 2.5 goals.
France is expected to win big in Group C but how well can they perform against Kangaroos in 2018 world cup will depend on various factors such as team line up, coaching and game strategy, team coordination that they are yet to show until the clock hits six, against Australia.
Les Bleus after losing Euro cup 2016 to Portugal on its home soil are now on a bigger better thing; winning the world cup to be straight. Whereas Didier Deschamps squad can be termed as a more strong team over Peru and Denmark (mathematically).
As French right-back, Djibril Sidibe is suffering a knee injury, Benjamin Pavard can be a possible substitute in game. Whereas it's still unknown if Bert van Marwijk will drop Mile Jedinak or Massimo Luongo in central midfield.
So far with an only defense to Columbia and a draw with Germany French squad is seen stronger than ever. Netting 17 Goals in their last eight matches, the players like Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe are marking french victory all over the world in their march towards 2018 world cup.
With all that being said, France in its group stage is an overwhelming favorite against Australia in their Group C opener whereas Australia isn't even in the top 20 FIFA World Rankings.
Further, history also supports French side, as they have opposed a single goal in a World Cup opening match after losing to Senegal as defending champions in Worldcup 2002. Further, Australia and France, so far have appeared in four games against each other and France have won two of its four events and drew one, but Australia has been able to win in only one event, which further makes French mentality stronger going into the game.
French side may possibly have the following players in their starting lineup:
Whereas Australia's possible starting lineup may start featuring
After a dull first half and a spectacular second half of 96 minutes war, Les Bleus register a 2-1 win over Socceroos in Kazan Arena.
