France vs Ivory Coast: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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France hope to maintain their seven-game unbeaten run when they host Ivory Coast in a friendly on Friday.

Ivory Coast, meanwhile, are looking to bounce back from a disappointing display at the Africa Cup of Nations by springing a surprise against Les Bleus.

The Elephants have a strong squad at their disposal, too, and could spring a surprise at Stade Velodrome.

France vs Ivory Coast latest odds

France are the heavy favourites to win against Ivory Coast at 4/11 (1.36) with bet365 while the visitors are serious underdogs at 15/2 (8.5).

A draw between the two teams is available at 15/4 (4.75).

France vs Ivory Coast first goalscorer

Kylian Mbappe has been in great goalscoring form for Les Bleus, having scored seven goals in his last four appearances for the national team.

Mbappe can be backed at 3/1 (4.0) to score the first goal of the game, while Antoine Griezmann is available at 15/4 (4.75).

Ivory Coast star Nicolas Pepe is priced at 12/1 (13.0) to open the scoring and Sebastien Haller is set at the same price.

France vs Ivory Coast preview

France are without in-form striker Karim Benzema because of injury, while Benjamin Pavard had to pull out of the squad after testing positive for Covid-19.

N'Golo Kante is a doubt for the match against Ivory Coast, as is Lucas Digne.

Didier Deschamps' team are on a five-game winning run and unbeaten since they were eliminated from Euro 2020 at the round of 16 stage.

Ivory Coast, meanwhile, have seen Hamed Traore and Wilfried Singo withdraw from the squad ahead of this game.

The African side underwhelmed at Afcon this year, crashing out at the last-16 stage as eventual runners-up Egypt bested them on penalties.

They will be determined to put that disappointment behind them by putting in a strong display against France.

France vs Ivory Coast tips & predictions

As France are the big favourites and in such fine form, it may be worth backing them to win with a -1 handicap at 1/1 (2.0).

Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org

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