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World Cup 2026

France vs Sweden: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

France FrancevsSweden Sweden
Our predictionFrance to win
Model score: High · 92/100
Score hint: 3-0

The model puts France at 76%. The model leans toward France. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · FranceDraw2 · Sweden
Full team comparison

Recent form

FranceWWWWL
SwedenDLWDL
Team strength rating
France
91
Sweden
32

Expected goals

3.05France
xG
0.60Sweden
Over 2.5 goals71%
Both teams to score43%

Most likely scorelines

3-012.3%
2-012.1%
4-09.4%
1-07.9%
3-17.4%
2-17.2%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
France Sweden

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2France win1.33Fair (+1.6%)

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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032
1851
21272
31272
4962
5631

Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo1.69+2.0%
1X2France1.33+1.6%
1X2Sweden11.10-0.5%
1X2Draw5.73-1.0%
BTTSYes2.07-2.0%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Full analysis

The model puts France at 76%. The model puts the draw at 16%. The model puts Sweden at 8%. The model's most likely scoreline is 3-0.

The market leans toward France. France is priced at 1.331. The draw is priced at 5.73. Sweden is priced at 11.1.

France have won 4 of the head-to-head meetings. Sweden have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings.

France have 4 wins in their last 5 matches. France are on 4 wins in a row. Sweden have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

France average 3 goals per game this season. France average 55% possession. Sweden average 1 goals per game this season. Sweden average 49% possession.

The model gives 43% for both teams to score. The model gives 71% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, France or Sweden?

Our model rates France as the most likely outcome at 76% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for France vs Sweden?

A scoreline around 3-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 6 meetings: 4 France wins, 0 draws, 2 Sweden wins.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.

See odds at bookmakers

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