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Two-time World Cup winners, Argentina and France are set to square off against each other to claim their third FIFA World Cup title in Qatar. Lionel Messi-led Argentina will face Kylian Mbappe's France on Sunday, December 18 in the FIFA World Cup 2022 final at the Lusail Stadium. Both the teams have lost just one game in the quadrennial showpiece during the group stage fixtures.
While Argentina will look to win the FIFA World Cup 2022 for their legendary forward Lionel Messi, France will become the first team to lift back-to-back titles since Brazil winning it in 1958 and 1962. Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are tied on the first place in the list of most goals scored by an individual player with five goals each while the Argentina captain (3) leads the 23-year-old French (2) in assists.
The FIFA World Cup 2022 final will see the PSG teammates Messi and Mbappe playing against each other to achieve the ultimate international glory.
Argentina vs France: Match Prediction
Head-To-Head:
- Argentina and France have faced each other 12 times as the South American side dominated the fixture with six wins and three losses.
- Argentina and France have played in three World Cup matches with La Albiceleste winning twice while their last meeting in 2018 was won by France.
Top Players:
- Argentina include Lionel Messi, Julian Alvarez, Angel Di Maria, Lisandro Martinez, Enzo Fernandes as their top players.
- France include Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann, Hugo Lloris as their top players.
Predicted halftime scores: (Argentina 2-1 France)
- 1st Half: 1-0
- 2nd Half: 1-1
Argentina vs France: Betting Odds (FT)
Handicap (Spread): 0.5 goal (Argentina +0.5)
Over/Under: 2.5 (Under)
Prediction: Argentina 2-1 France
Money Line:
- Argentina have +175 odds to pick up the win, while France are listed at +170 to claim victory.
- The draw between Argentina and France has been listed at +200 odds.
- The odds for Argentina to win the title are +100 while France have -125 odds.
Handicap (Spread):
- In the FIFA World Cup 2022, Argentina scored a total of 12 goals in six matches while France scored a total of 13 goals in six matches.
- From their opponents in the World Cup, Argentina conceded four goals while France conceded five goals.
- France (-0.5) are placed on +155 odds while Argentina (+0.5) have -225 odds.
Over/Under:
- The full-time score has been set to 2.5 goals. Over +135, Under -190.
Both teams to score:
- While France haven't scored in only one game against Tunisia in the group stage, Argentina scored at least one goal in every World Cup match.
- The odds for both the teams to score are +100 otherwise it's -140.
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