Will France celebrate their third win?
The French national team went into this tournament as one of the title favourites. So far, the team showed good approaches, but also still had some problems in some phases of the game. The bookmakers are betting on the Equipe Tricolore in their Tunisia vs France prediction regardless of this.
This also has to do with the quality of the opponent. Yes, Tunisia is unpleasant to play against and can also pose problems for a good opponent with its compactness, but not much more has come so far. Therefore, before the Tunisia vs. France match, our tip is also that the French will have the upper hand in this match.
France could rotate a little, though, because the squad is big and wide and they have already won their first two matches. However, this should not have a big impact on the quality, because the players who have been sitting on the bench recently will also want to show themselves. Accordingly, this circumstance does not change the prediction that the French will start the match as favourites before the encounter between Tunisia and France.
Tunisia – Statistics & current form
The Tunisian side went into this World Cup with big ambitions. Two games have now been played and a draw against Denmark was followed by a defeat against Australia. The match against the Socceroos was supposed to have a positive outcome, but in the end Tunisia was punished for a lack of precision and patience.
So far, the team has not scored a goal in this tournament, but has already fired 27 shots. This record reads anything but good, but it clearly shows the main problem. Tunisia are simply not good enough in the final third, they don’t finish their attacks well and that’s why there is no success in front of goal. It doesn’t help that the team plays very disciplined and doesn’t allow too much.
The Tunisians are not yet eliminated. But they need a win against the French, Australia must not win at the same time, and if the Danes win, Tunisia would have to surpass them in goal differential. A lot of calculating is therefore necessary, but only if Tunisia take the three points against the Deschamps team.
Tunisia too rarely play to nil
Actually, Tunisia’s disciplined and defensive style of play makes them a team that doesn’t allow too much. This is particularly evident in this international match year, there is never really any spectacle here. In the World Cup history, however, the vulnerability in defence has become a problem. The Tunisians have only been able to keep a clean sheet in two of the 17 World Cup matches in history. But at least they have scored at least one goal in every World Cup. At least until this tournament.
There shouldn’t be many adjustments for the game against France, because Tunisia really stood very neatly. National hero Khazri, however, should be considered for a place in the first eleven in the attacking area this time. Individually, however, the North Africans are clearly inferior. That’s why, ahead of the Tunisia vs. France match, our prediction is that the French will take the three points with them.
Predicted line-up of Tunisia:
Dahmen – Bronn, Talbi, Maria – Draeger, Skhiri, Laidouni, Maaloul – Khazri, Msakni – Jebali
Last matches played by Tunisia:
World Cup Group D
30/11/2022 – Tunisia 1 – 0 France
26/11/2022 – Tunisia 0 – 1 Australia
22/11/2022 – Denmark 0 – 0 Tunisia
Friendlies
16/11/2022 – Iran 0 – 2 Tunisia
28/09/2022 – Tunisia 1 – 5 Brazil
France – Statistics & current form
Before the start of the 2022 World Cup, there were some question marks surrounding the French team. How will they cope with the absences of Kante, Pogba and Benzema? Can Didier Deschamps form a winning team out of this squad again? And will France really play as subdued as they did in many games after the 2018 World Cup title? There have been answers so far, even if not to all the questions. In general, six points to start with is good and at least two of the four halves have been positive.
The group stage is about getting on. The team has done that. The attack around Giroud, Griezmann, Dembele and Mbappe has the ideal mix of pace, technique, dynamism and work against the ball. Griezmann in particular was omnipresent against Denmark. France, who have now won six World Cup matches in a row, naturally want to get the next win.
Even with rotation, the chances are still very good. William Saliba from Arsenal, Eduardo Camavinga from Real Madrid and Bayern’s Kingsley Coman are the alternatives for coach Deschamps. In other words, players who would always play from the start in many other nations.
France slowly picking up speed
France have suffered three defeats so far in the 2022 international campaign, but it is clear that the Equipe Tricolore are slowly but surely picking up speed and switching into World Cup mode. Defensively, Deschamps has not yet found the best possible formation, conceding goals in both games, but otherwise a lot of things look very tidy.
Moreover, Deschamps is a World Cup expert, having won eleven of his 14 games in a final tournament so far. He knows what kind of motivation the team needs and what adjustments he has to make in the course of a tournament. Kylian Mbappe, meanwhile, will not be denied the game, as he could become the second Frenchman after Juste Fontaine to score in four consecutive World Cup matches.
In any case, no spectacle should be expected in this match either, Tunisia is not geared for that. That’s why our value tip before the Tunisia vs. France match is that not both teams will score.
Predicted line-up of France:
Lloris – Koundé, Saliba, Varane, T. Hernandez – Tchouameni, Camavinga, Guendouzi, Coman, Mbappé – Giroud
Last matches played by France:
World Cup Group D
30/11/2022 – Tunisia 1 – 0 France
26/11/2022 – France 2 – 1 Denmark
23/11/2022 – France 4 – 1 Australia
UEFA Nations League A Grp. 1
26/09/2022 – Denmark 2 – 0 France
23/09/2022 – France 2 – 0 Austria
Tunisia – France Direct comparison / H2H balance
Four times the two have faced each other directly, never in a competitive match. So far, France have won two matches, the other two ended in a draw
Tunisia – France Tip
Tunisia showed good approaches before the match against France, but everything speaks for the Deschamps eleven. The individual class is higher, the French are also in better form and are not known for underestimating smaller opponents
So the roles are clear. And indeed, before the match between Tunisia and France, our tip is that the Europeans will win.
