If you have watched World Cups in the past, you are already probably well aware that Matchday 1 in each of the groups can be a little fraught with tension. With each team playing just 3 games in the opening round, the last thing anyone wants to do is come out and lose their opener. The chances of moving into the next round drop off quite dramatically with an opening day loss, which is why we often see tight games that end in a stalemate. They are not all like that, though, especially when you have one of the 2018 World Cup Betting favorites playing one of the lesser teams in the group. In those situations, the goal is to go out and get a comfortable win that settles the nerves.That is what France will be looking at when they take to the field in Kazan on Saturday morning to face Australia, the team most likely to finish at the bottom of Group C according to the lines at MyBookie Sportsbook. France will be looking to establish their dominance in this group early on, so perhaps we should expect some offensive fireworks from Les Bleus.
The Aussies do have some offensive punch, though, so you would think that their best option would be to play things a little safer while trying to hit France on the counter-attack. If Australia can keep the French out for the first 20 minutes or so, they could begin to frustrate their opponent.
France vs. Australia 2018 World Cup Betting Preview
- When: Saturday, June 16 at 6 AM EST
- Where: Kazan Arena, Kazan
- TV: FS1
- Radio: TuneIn
- Live Stream: Fox Sports Go
- 2018 World Cup Betting Odds: France -416 (Over/Under at 2.5 goals)
Why Should France be your 2018 World Cup Betting Pick?
- Confederation: UEFA
- Head coach: Didier Deschamps
- Captain: Hugo Lloris
- FIFA Ranking: 7
Possible Line-Up
- 1-H. Lloris
- 19-D. Sidibé
- 4-R. Varane
- 5-S. Umtiti
- 22-B. Mendy
- 14-B. Matuidi
- 6-P. Pogba
- 13-N. Kanté
- 9-O. Giroud
- 7-A. Griezmann
- 10-K. Mbappé
Why Should Australia be your 2018 World Cup Betting Pick?
- Confederation: AFC
- Head coach: Bert van Marwijk
- Captain: Mile Jedinak
- FIFA Ranking: 36

Possible Line-Up
- 1-M. Ryan
- 16-A. Behich
- 20-T. Sainsbury
- 19-J. Risdon
- 5-M. Milligan
- 7-M. Leckie
- 13-A. Mooy
- 21-M. Luongo
- 23-T. Rogić
- 11-A. Nabbout
- 10-R. Kruse
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