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Two of FIFA’s top European rivals clash on Saturday when favorite France takes on underdog Denmark. The Danes could do no better than a draw in their first World Cup match. France blasted Australia 4-1. Will the French prove they’re on the path to a second straight World Cup title? Or will Denmark show why so many believe the Danes are the top underdog? Keep reading for FIFA World Cup Odds, analysis, and a free pick for France versus Denmark.

2022 FIFA World Cup Betting Analysis: France vs Denmark Group D Matchup

France versus Denmark Betting Lines and Match Info

When: Saturday, Nov. 26 at 8:00 am ET

Where: Stadium 974, Doha, Qatar

TV/Streaming: FS1

Handicap Odds: France -0.5 -129 / Denmark +0.5 +101

Moneyline Odds: Denmark +360 / France -124 / Draw +260

Total Odds: O 2.5 +112 / U 2.5 -143

Why France is a good play versus Denmark

Throw out the 2-0 loss to Denmark in France’s final Nations League match before the World Cup. France proved in their first game against the Aussies that they’re as strong as ever.

Not only did France score 4 goals, but they did so with Paul Pogba and Karim Benzema out due to injuries. Oliver Giroud got the start and he dropped 2.

Kylian Mbappe, arguably the best player in the world right now, scored in the 68th minute. Adrien Rabiot got a goal. France is focused.

France Last 5

W – 4-1 vs. Australia
L – 2-0 vs. Denmark
W – 2-0 vs. Austria
L – 0-1 vs. Croatia
D – 1-1 vs. Austria

France Predicted Starting Lineup

Lloris
Upemacano
Konate
T. Hernandez
Kounde
Griezmann
Rabiot
Tchouameni
Giroud
Mbappe
Dembele

Why Denmark is a good play versus France

Denmark and their fans had to be disappointed after the best the Danes could do in their first World Cup match was force a 0-0 draw against Tunisia.

The Danes were supposed to trounce Tunisia and set up a massive contest against France. The Tunisians, though, are better than many believe.

Tunisia had the perfect defense to counter Christian Eriksen’s brilliance. Not only that, but let’s be honest. Denmark had to have their minds on this match versus the French, which might explain why they were so lackadaisical in the draw against Tunisia.

Denmark Last 5

D – 0-0 vs. Tunisia
W – 2-0 vs. France
L – 2-1 vs. Croatia
W – 2-0 vs. Austria
L – 0-1 vs. Croatia

Denmark Predicted Starting Lineup

Schmeichel
A. Christensen
Andersen
Maehle
Kristensen
Eriksen
Hojbjerg
Kjaer
Dolberg
Lindstrom
Braithwaite

Final Betting Analysis: Denmark vs. France

No doubt, France is one of the favorites to win the World Cup. However, the Danes did beat France in the last head-to-head.

Not only that, but France could bounce after playing such a fantastic match versus Australia. Make no mistake, Tunisia shouldn’t stamp their ticket to the Round of 16.

But Tunisia is a much better team than the Aussies. So if Denmark was looking ahead, and Tunisia is underrated, the draw versus the Tunisians makes sense.

Eriksen will be at his best in this match. Expect Denmark to play much better, good enough to force a draw.

World Cup Pick: Draw

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