France vs Iraq Prediction & Betting Tips — FIFA World Cup
Our France vs Iraq Prediction: Over 2.5
- BTTS has cashed in 8 consecutive matches for France.
- Iraq has not cleared the Over 1.5 Goals line in 4 straight matches.
- France have won 29 of the previous 34 games.
- France are averaging 2.5 goals per game in the previous 11 games.
Why France Over 2.5 Goals France vs Iraq
Didier Deschamps’s game plan will likely be to starve Iran of possession, giving way for Les Bleus to spend long periods camped around the opposition box. We were this close to picking France to win but the payout is 1.10 odds payout, and at that point there’s nothing to gain.
Instead, we are backing France Over 2.5 goals at 1.50 odds as our prediction for the France vs Iraq World Cup Game.
France Attack in Numbers
Few international sides can match a roster of Kylian Mbappe, Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembele, Kingsley Coman, Rayan Cherki and Michael Olise in the attacking areas of the pitch.
Every one of these players is pacy and skilled at taking defenders on, so I expect a lot of big chances for France on Sunday.
Iraq Low Scoring Ability
Iraq struggles to score goals on a consistent basis, and they have failed to score more than 1 goal in 7 of their last 11 matches. Breaking down a backline of Saliba, Upamecano, Kounde and Hernandez will be far tougher than all the opponents they have faced recently.
Unless the game is turned on its head by an early red card, we cannot really envision Iraq scoring 2 goals against France.
Verdict
France Over 2.5 Goals is our France vs Iraq prediction. Iraq are no match for the steel-hot French squad who are averaging 2.5 goals per game in the last 11 matches. France should dominate possession and create a steady stream of chances, making 3 goals a solid possibility.