France – Switzerland : Preview & Prediction
The Blues were able to fill up with confidence during the group stage! However, the France team did not have an easy task to reach the knockout stages. Present in the group of death, the team of Didier Deschamps had to work from the outset in this Euro 2020. For its entry into the running, it moved on the lawn of Germany. A CSC of Mats Hummels, however, put the French players on very good track during the first period. They then managed to keep this short lead throughout the game (1-0). We therefore expected to see the Blues finish the job the next day and a trip to Hungary. And finally, Hugo Lloris’ teammates were in great difficulty.
Against the most affordable team in this pool, the France team was surprised just before the break. However, she provided the essentials in the second half, thanks to Antoine Griezmann’s first goal in this competition. A point which already allowed the Blues to compost their ticket for the knockout stages of Euro 2020, even before playing the last meeting. However, we did not expect to see Didier Deschamps’ team put their foot down for the final day of the group stage against Portugal. Especially since the French players intended to keep their first place, to avoid finding Belgium or England from the knockout stages of European competition.
And yet, it was Portugal who managed to open the scoring with a Cristiano Ronaldo penalty. It was not until additional time in the first period that Karim Benzema equalized with a new penalty. The Real Madrid striker also plays the savior by giving his team the advantage in the second half! But it was without counting on CR7, who responded by scoring another penalty (2-2). Despite this draw, the France team took advantage of Germany’s misstep against Hungary (2-2), to finish in first place in Pool F. And now, Didier Deschamps’ men can focus on their round of 16. They will meet Switzerland near Bucharest on Monday.
On paper, it is complicated not to give the Blues a clear advantage. Switzerland only finished third in Pool A of this Euro 2020. After a draw against Wales (1-1), Nati suffered a heavy setback against Italy (3 -0). However, she was able to secure her place for the future by winning against Turkey (3-1). However, we have seen it against Italy, Switzerland is far from evolving at the level of the best European nations. And she could have a lot of trouble repelling the many tricolor assaults. When we know that the Mbappé – Benzema – Griezmann trio is starting to find its bearings, we clearly say to ourselves that Switzerland could live a complicated meeting.
Reigning world champion, the French team has great ambitions in this Euro 2020. Having succeeded in striving to afford a slightly more affordable round of 16, the Blues will not want to miss out on Switzerland. Despite Ousmane Dembélé’s package, Didier Deschamps keeps the elements to shake up the opposing defense. Apart from the usual holders, the French coach can count on a Kingsley Coman who made a strong impression when he came into play against Portugal. Remaining now on a series of ten meetings without the slightest defeat, the France team will aim for nothing other than victory in this meeting. And by remaining serious, the Blues will have enough to achieve their goal!
France remains one of the big favorites of this Euro 2020.
Karim Benzema was finally able to unlock his counter with the Blues.
France has scored in its three meetings during the group stage.
Switzerland only scored one shot in their defeat against Italy (3-0).
Switzerland has not won for seven games against the Blues.
This meeting will take place in Bucharest.
Faced with a Swiss team well within its reach, the France team should win this round of 16 near Bucharest. More talented and aspiring to the title, the Blues will not be surprised by a Nati far from convincing in the tournament. Victory for the Blues for this France Suisse prediction!
France – Switzerland : Betting Tips
France – Win Odds: 1.55
Both teams to score / YES – Odds: 1.70
Over 2.5 Goals – Odds: 1.70
