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As part of Group D, France challenges Australia in the first game of the group stage of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The match is set for 2:00 PM ET on Tuesday, November 22.
Australia is +1058 to win and take all three points, while France is -392 to do the same. The odds of a draw are +490. France has a 79.7% chance of winning this game, looking at the moneyline.
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France vs. Australia Match Info
- Game Day: Tuesday, November 22, 2022
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Venue: Al Janoub Stadium
France Stats and Trends
- France scored 18 goals in eight matches in World Cup qualifying. Australia, meanwhile, conceded 12 goals.
- With 18 goals scored and three allowed, France ranked eighth in goal differential in UEFA World Cup qualifying action.
- France won the last World Cup, in 2018, beating Croatia in the final 4-2.
- Kylian Mbappe finished the competition with four goals.
- Lucas Hernandez also contributed two assists.
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Australia Stats and Trends
- Australia posted 45 goals in 19 matches in the World Cup qualifying campaign, while France allowed three goals.
- In terms of goal differential, Australia was third in AFC World Cup qualifying play (+33).
- At the 2018 World Cup, Australia did not make it beyond the group stage.
France vs. Australia Players to Watch
- Mbappe had five goals and two assists in World Cup qualifying for France (in six matches).
- Antoine Griezmann had six goals and one assist in World Cup qualifying for France.
- Karim Benzema had three goals and one assist in World Cup qualifying for France.
- Adrien Rabiot delivered one goal as well as one assist in the qualifying cycle.
- While playing for Australia, Jackson Irvine posted four goals and five assists in the World Cup qualifying cycle.
- Australia’s last World Cup qualifying campaign featured three goals and four assists from Martin Boyle.
- In the last World Cup qualifying cycle (in which he played 16 matches), Ajdin Hrustic registered three goals and four assists for Australia.
- While suiting up for Australia in 10 World Cup qualifying matches, Jamie MacLaren produced seven goals with zero assists.
Chances to Win the World Cup
| Chance to Win the World Cup | Implied Probability | Overall Rank | Group Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 12.5% | 3 | 1 |
| Australia | 0.2% | 28 | 3 |
Pick to Win France vs. Australia
The best pick to win is France.
