France travel to Bulgaria in search of the three points that will guarantee their presence at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. Bulgaria have performed admirably and have an extremely remote chance of qualification with a win here and if other results go their way, they could end up on top of group A too.
UEFA World Cup Qualification Group A – Belarus vs Netherlands – Vasil Levski National Stadium – Saturday 7 October 2017 – 19.45 GMT
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Despite their defeat to Netherlands on match day 8, Bulgaria still can qualify for the World Cup and have been the surprise package in group A.
Scoring 13 goals in the campaign has been a huge plus for the Bulgarians but conceding 17 has been the Achilles heel within the team.
With 12 points to their name, (5 points behind France) they sit in 4th place in the group but have lacked consistency this term which could be costly in their qualification quest.
France
France are top of the group and despite a recent wobble can secure qualification with a win over Bulgaria. Their 0-0 stalemate with Luxembourg came off the back of a 2-1 defeat to second placed Sweden but there doesn’t seem to be too much concern around the French camp currently.
Scoring 15 goals has been the catalyst to success for the Blues this term and their stringent defence (only conceding 5) is also integral to their position at the top of the group.
With Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud and Thomas Lemar in contention to lead the line – Bulgaria will be fully aware of the enormity of the task ahead.
Head to Head
The two sides met exactly a year ago in Paris with France winning 4-1 through goals from Kevin Gameiro (x2), Dmitri Payet and Antoine Griezmann as the French came from behind to win.
This will be the 22nd meeting between the two sides with France winning 9 to Bulgaria’s 8 and 4 draws taking place historically.
Odds and Predictions
Both teams have banged the goals in this term.
Both teams to score – YES – 5/4 with Bet 365.
France need a win to secure qualification and should get it here at the third time lucky.
France to win the match is a banker bet at 2/9 with Bet Victor.
Antoine Griezmann has been in fine form for club and country.
Antoine Griezmann to score anytime looks good at Evens with Betway.
Score Prediction
Bulgaria 1 – 3 France – 21/2 with Bet Victor
Top Betting Tip
With all the quality at their disposal and a place at the World Cup on the line, France should dispatch of this plucky Bulgarian side and head to the World Cup full of confidence.
France to win and both teams to score in the match looks a great bet at 12/5 with Bet 365.