After an unsuccessful summer campaign at EURO 2024 and Copa America 2024, both France and the United States are determined to perform well at the Olympic Games in Paris, especially as the host country. The Olympic team of France is eager to win the gold medal with many talented players in the squad, and the upcoming match between Olympic France and the United States will be the place for them to show their abilities.
First half odds for France vs the United States: Asian Handicap (France -0.5), Under goals (1/1.5) Full match odds for France vs the United States: Asian Handicap (France -1/1.5), Over goals (2.5/3)
First half odds for France vs the United States
Despite setting high goals for the EURO 2024 campaign, the French team could only reach the semi-finals after losing to the reigning champions Spain. This is certainly not a bad result, but it is clear that it is not enough for the ambitions of French football. Therefore, the hope now is placed on coach Thierry Henry and his team at the Olympic stage in Paris 2024, where the French team plays the role of the host country.
With the expectation of winning the gold medal in men’s football, the French Olympic team brings a squad of extremely talented players compared to the general level of this tournament. In fact, the French Football Federation has considered calling up forward Kylian Mbappe as one of the three overage players, but this forward has a busy schedule with his new club. However, players like Lacazette and Jean-Philippe Mateta are also of high quality to complement the young stars of Les Bleus.
In other positions, France possesses young talents who have played at a very high level, such as 18-year-old center-back Leny Yoro, midfielder Warren Zaire-Emery, Bradley Barcola, and Michael Olise, all of whom have proven their class in top tournaments and will bring superior strength to France.
In stark contrast to the French team, the United States comes to the Olympic Games in Paris with a young squad and not many high-quality players. Perhaps, coach Marko Mitrovic’s team is aiming for the long-term goal of the World Cup 2026 where they will play the role of the host, so the Olympic Games is the time for the American team to test new talents.
From the quality of personnel to the playing goals, experts guiding betting participation are confident in the results leaning entirely towards the French team. In the first half of the match, Thierry Henry and his players will likely play cautiously and allow the players to get more acquainted, so the predictions will lean towards a one-goal lead for the home team.
Predicted odds for France vs the United States: France -0.5 HT, Under goals HT, France corner kick handicap HT
Full match odds for Olympic France vs Olympic United States
Thanks to the superior quality at the experienced level of the players, the predictions of the experts following France vs the United States odds all point to a dominant second half for Les Bleus. After getting used to the pace in the first half, the young players on the United States team will likely struggle to resist the enthusiasm of Michael Olise and his teammates.
With fast wingers and an experienced striker like Alexandre Lacazette in the lineup, the French team is likely to adopt a direct attacking style against the relatively weak defense of the USA. Based on analysis and predictions of the game, the French team is expected to secure a comfortable victory in their opening match. The difference between the two teams is evident in the odds set by the bookmakers, with the home team France giving a 1/1.5 handicap for the entire match. However, fans can fully trust in the superior strength of France and believe that a victory by a margin of 2 goals or more is well within the capabilities of Thierry Henry’s team.
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