France vs Azerbaijan World Cup 2026 Qualifiers Lineups Predictions and Betting Tips
France Aims to Maintain Impeccable Record in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers
France Leads Group D with Confidence
France is determined to stay on course for a perfect start in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. This Friday, at the famed Parc des Princes, Didier Deschamps’ squad, despite some significant omissions, will face Azerbaijan, a team eager to defy the odds. With two victories against Ukraine (2-0) and Iceland (2-1), France is looking strong and emerges as the favorite to top Group D.
Key Players Missing from French Line-Up
Important names such as Dembélé, Doué, and Barcola are out due to injuries, while Tchouameni is unavailable due to suspension. Mbappé also remains doubtful following an ankle sprain. Despite these challenges, the French team remains confident, leveraging their deep bench strength.
Azerbaijan Seeks a Competitive Performance
On the other hand, Azerbaijan is trying to bounce back from a tough 5-0 defeat in Iceland and a home draw against Ukraine. Without an official win since 2023, Azerbaijan is looking for a respectable showing. Having claimed their last victory in an official friendly against Kazakhstan last year, they aim to make a significant impression in Paris.
Betting Odds and Predictions for France vs. Azerbaijan
According to Emegypt, France is heavily favored with odds for a win standing at 1.02 to 1 (-5000), while an Azerbaijani victory sees odds of 54 to 1 (+5300). A draw is priced at 18 to 1 (+1700). Analysts anticipate:
- France to Win First Half with Over 2.5 Goals: Odds set at 2.60 to 1 (+160).
- Michael Olise to Score: Odds at 1.73 to 1 (-137).
The expectations center around a dominant performance from France, echoing past encounters where France has capitalized on their opponent’s vulnerabilities early in the match.
Anticipated Line-Ups for France vs. Azerbaijan
| France | Azerbaijan |
|---|---|
| Maignán; Koundé, Saliba, Upamecano, T. Hernández; Kone, Thuram; Coman, Rabiot, Olise; Ekitiké | Mahammadaliyev; Aliyev, Badalov, Mustafazade, Kryvotsyuk, Cafarquliyev; Aliyev, Mahmudov, Akhmedzade; Emreli, Dadachov |
Match Date and Venue
The France vs. Azerbaijan fixture for the 2026 World Cup qualifiers is scheduled as follows:
- Date: Friday, October 10
- Venue: Parc des Princes, Paris
- Time: 20:45
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