It will be a showdown between superstars when Kylian Mbappe and the defending champion In France faces Lionel Messi Argentina on Sunday in the 2022 FIFA World Cup Final. Each team has won the World Cup twice, with Les Bleus also winning the title in 1998 and La Albiceleste in 1978 and 1986. Messi is hoping to add the sport’s top prize to his impressive CV in what is expected to be his last attempt. while Mbappe is aiming for back-to-back titles. The superstars are tied on five goals in the World Cup Golden Boot race. Argentina defeated Croatia 3-0 in Tuesday’s semi-finals, while France beat Morocco 2-0 on Wednesday.
Kickoff Sunday is set for 10:00 a.m. ET at Lusail Stadium in Doha, Qatar. Argentina is a slight +160 favorite on the 90-minute moneyline (risk $100 to win $160) in the latest Argentina vs. France odds at Caesars Sportsbook, with France at +185. The price for a draw is +200 and the total number of goals in the match is 2.5. Argentina are -125 to lift the trophy and France +100. Before you lock in any France vs Argentina team, you need to check out the World Cup predictions and betting tips from SportsLine’s proven soccer model.
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Now the model has called France vs Argentina and has just revealed her 2022 World Cup picks and predictions. You can now head over to SportsLine to see all of the model’s football picks. Below are the 2022 World Cup odds and trends for Argentina vs France.
- France vs Argentina: Argentina -0.5 (+165)
- France v Argentina over/under: 2.5 goals (over +135, under -175)
- France vs Argentina 90 minute money line: Argentina +160, France +185, draw +205
- France vs Argentina for the trophy: Argentina -125, France +100
- Argentina: They have a 12-5 goal advantage in this World Cup.
- France: They have outscored their opponents 13-4 in Qatar.
- France and Argentina National Teams: See the National Teams on SportsLine
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Why you should support Argentina
Messi has been the center of attention for La Albiceleste for many years, but he doesn’t have to carry this team alone. Messi has five goals, but he also shares the tournament lead with three assists. That would earn him the Golden Boot if he scores still tied with Mbapi. Almost as critical to the team’s success is Julian Alvarez, who scored four goals and scored Messi’s penalty against Croatia. Messi is tied with Mbappe with 10 shots on goal, while Alvarez has seven. Argentina have 76 shots (32 on goal) in Qatar.
They have put 42% of their shots on net while France have hit just 36% of their shots. At the back, France have allowed 20 of their 60 attempts on target (33%), while Argentina have allowed just eight shots on net, or 34 attempts (23%). France have made mistakes at the back and Qatar have just one note. It happened against a Moroccan team that creates few chances, and England saved eight of 16 shots in the quarterfinal match. Argentina have 10 clean sheets in 15 matches in 2022, scoring at least twice in 12 matches.
Why you should support France
Les Bleus are in the final for the fourth time in their last seven games and have scored twice in five of their six matches in Qatar. The only exception is a 1-0 loss Tunisia when they rested some stars to start the game. Mbappe has taken the reins with his star Karim Benzema out with an injury, and Olivier Giroud has taken full advantage of his opportunity. Giroud has scored four goals to make him France’s all-time top scorer with 53, while Mbappe’s five goals in Qatar take his tally to 33 in just 63 matches. Antoine Griezmann 42 goals (third all-time) and 26 assists.
Griezmann and Mbappe have made five assists together, and Theo Hernandez added a goal on Wednesday to go with two assists. France have 33 shots but conceded 20. Morocco They had 62% of possession in Wednesday’s match after France took an early lead, but only managed to save three of their 13 attempts. The defense should operate with more confidence after Morocco’s clean sheet and the goalkeeper Hugo Lloris‘ experience at the back is critical. He is the country’s all-time goalscorer with 144 appearances and has eight shutouts in 19 World Cup appearances.
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