| Ukraine wins | Draw | France wins |
|---|---|---|
| 8.6 | 4.64 | 1.384 |
Event Details
- Date and Time: Friday, September 5, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT
- Venue: Tarczyński Arena, Wrocław, Poland
- Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifiers
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Ukraine vs France | Friday, September 5, 2025, 2:45 PM EDT |
| Ukraine odds | +660 |
| France odds | -256 |
| Draw | +350 |
| Over 2 | -263 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Ukraine vs France Preview and Team News
Ukraine Team News
For Ukraine, this game is crucial since automatic qualification isn’t guaranteed in a group that already includes the likes of Azerbaijan and Iceland. They’ll be looking to strengthen their defense a tad more than they have so far. France, meanwhile, will leave no stone unturned in their pursuit of trying to score goals from all angles.
Roman Yaremchuk has been ruled out of the upcoming clash due to a muscle injury and will be unavailable for a few weeks. Viktor Tsigankov, meanwhile, has strained his thigh and may be a doubtful starter.
Serhiy Rebrov likes his team to be organized at the back while attacking by using the flanks.
Ukraine predicted lineup vs France (4-3-3): Lunin; Konoplia, Matvienko, Zabarnyi, Tymchyk; Yarmolyuk, Shaparenko, Zinchenko; Sudakov, Hutsuliak; Zubkov.
France Team News
France, currently ranked third by FIFA, will be without the services of William Saliba, who has been sidelined due to an ankle injury. The defender picked up this injury while playing for his club Arsenal against Liverpool on Sunday, and his country will have to find a replacement for him in the center-back position.
The last competitive match Les Bleus played was the third-place final of the UEFA Nations League in June, when they beat Germany 2-0. Despite holding just 44% of possession, France were able to get past their opponents by being incisive in the final third.
They posted an xG (expected goals) of 2.35 and took a staggering total of 16 shots. Nine of those shots were on target and tested their opponents’ goalkeeper. In passing, Didier Deschamps’ side had an accuracy of 85%, and that’s an area they’re likely to focus on in the upcoming fixture as well.
France predicted lineup vs Ukraine (4-2-3-1): Maignan; Digne, Hernandez, Bade, Gusto; Rabiot, Tchouameni; Mbappe, Cherki, Kolo Muani; Thuram.
Ukraine vs France Prediction
- Pick: France to win
- Odds: -256 (20Bet)
- Correct score prediction: Ukraine 1-3 France
We expect France to win this contest, as they’re the clear favorites. There’s virtually no chance Ukraine can match the quality that their opponents have in what’s shaping up to be a one-sided encounter. Les Bleus, with Marcus Thuram and Kylian Mbappe up front, have a deadly attacking combination. They won the 2018 FIFA World Cup and finished as runners-up in the 2022 edition.
In midfield, the French have the likes of Tchouameni and Rabiot, who can dictate the rhythm of their passing. While their wings are almost always used as an extension of their attacking unit, Mbappe can sometimes drop back to play as a winger while assisting Thuram up front on other occasions.
Ukraine vs France Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: France to score the first goal
- Odds: -286 (20Bet)
France are expected to score the first goal. With Mbappe in their ranks, the team need not fear any defensive unit in the world. What’s better is the fact that Inter Milan’s Thuram is also expected to start this game and act as the perfect foil for the Real Madrid attacker. Mbappe’s precision and timing are talked about across the globe, as is his ability to run behind opposition defenders and create acres of space for himself.
If Ukraine don’t mark the former Paris Saint-Germain man well, they will be in for a tough time. Even in Les Bleus’ 2-0 win over Germany, Mbappe took six shots and had a passing accuracy of 71% while operating from the left flank. He also registered a combined xG and xA (expected assists) of 1.20. He will have a big role to play in France’s bid to strike first in this clash.
Ukraine vs France Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo (USA)
- DAZN Canada (Canada)
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