France Favored to Beat Senegal by 2+ Goals in World Cup Opener at MetLife
Updated
Updated · Covers · Jun 16
France Favored to Beat Senegal by 2+ Goals in World Cup Opener at MetLife
3 articles · Updated · Covers · Jun 16
Summary
France enter Tuesday’s 3 p.m. ET opener as picks to cover a 1.5-goal spread against Senegal, with odds at +140 for a win by at least two goals.
Nine straight France matches with at least two goals scored and six wins in their last seven underpin that view, with Didier Deschamps’ side arriving in strong attacking form.
Kylian Mbappe remains the focal point after scoring in six straight competitive France appearances, while Michael Olise’s recent hat trick against Northern Ireland highlights added depth.
A higher-scoring game is also in play: France’s last three competitive matches cleared 3.5 goals, and Senegal’s transition-heavy style was exposed in a 3-2 friendly loss to the United States.
The match opens Group I for France before games against Iraq and Norway, giving the 2018 champions an early chance to reinforce their status as tournament favorites.