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World Cup 2026

France vs England: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

France FrancevsEngland England
Our predictionFrance to win
Model score: High · 61/100
Score hint: 2-1

The model puts France at 48%. The model leans toward France. Confidence: high.

Why this prediction

+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.

Win probabilities

1 · FranceDraw2 · England
Full team comparison

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.

BTTSYes1.51+4.5%
1X2France2.11+0.9%
1X2Draw3.69+0.1%
1X2England3.69-1.0%
BTTSNo2.60-4.5%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.

Recent form

FranceLWWWW
EnglandLWWWW

Expected goals

2.23France
xG
1.42England
Over 2.5 goals71%
Both teams to score68%
Team strength rating
France
59
England
49

Most likely scorelines

2-19.2%
1-18.2%
3-16.8%
2-26.5%
2-06.4%
1-25.9%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
France England

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2France win2.11Fair (+0.9%)

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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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.

Full analysis

The model puts France at 48%. The model puts the draw at 27%. The model puts England at 26%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-1.

The market leans toward France. France is priced at 2.107. The draw is priced at 3.695. England is priced at 3.695.

France have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. England have won 3 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 1 of their head-to-head meetings.

France have 4 wins in their last 5 matches. England have 4 wins in their last 5 matches.

France average 2 goals per game this season. France average 53% possession. England average 2 goals per game this season. England average 52% possession.

The model gives 68% 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 England?

Our model rates France as the most likely outcome at 48% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for France vs England?

A scoreline around 2-1 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 6 meetings: 2 France wins, 1 draws, 3 England wins.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

The indicators lean toward over 2.5 goals.

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