France will be looking to head to Russia in winning form when they take on the USA in their final World Cup preparation match on Saturday.
Didier Deschamps’ men have come out on top in each of their last three successive games, beating Italy 3-1 in Nice last time out.
Latest Odds
Having won all three of the previous encounters with this opposition, they are priced at 1/6 (1.17) with dabblebet to maintain their winning streak in Lyon.
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The Stars and Stripes have failed to qualify for the World Cup for the first time since 1986, but are available at 16/1 (17.00) to boost morale with a shock victory here, or 5/1 (6.00) to claim a creditable draw.
Team News
Deschamps is likely to play his full strength side at the Stade Groupama, with Raphael Varane finally set to start after joining the squad late following Real Madrid’s Champions League final victory.
A leg injury has forced Kenny Saief to withdraw from a youthful visiting squad, with Luca De la Torre, Shaq Moore and Tim Parker all having earned their first senior caps against the Republic of Ireland.
Outclassed Americans
After their embarrassing failure to reach the World Cup, it is only right that interim coach Dave Sarachan is looking to the future by introducing a number of players from the successful U-17 and U-20 squads.
While the likes of Timothy Weah and Josh Sargent have impressed in the last couple of friendlies against Boliva and Ireland, it is probably too much to expect them to deal with a star-studded Bleus squad that will be the most expensive out of any nation at this summer’s World Cup.
Predictions
Indeed, odds of 8/11 (1.73) are not to be missed on a more accomplished French team coming out on top in their fifth match in six that features over 2.5 goals, and a third in a row for the USA.
France to win & over 2.5 goals at 8/11 (1.73) for a 3pt stake with dabblebet