The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here…the FIFA World Cup 2022 knockout stages! What a game we have in store as reigning champions France continue their title defence against Poland. We’ve previewed the tie and picked out the best betting tips from the latest football odds.
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World Cup 2022: France vs Poland Preview
France suffered some setbacks prior to their FIFA World Cup 2022 campaign kicking off, but they have showed no signs of being affect by it. A 4-1 thrashing of Australia was followed up with a solid 2-1 win over Denmark. It was only when Didier Deschamps heavily rotated that Les Bleus were beaten by Tunisia, and even then, they had a goal ruled out for offside.
They will be huge favourites ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2022 round of 16 tie against Poland. Kylian Mbappe has already registered three goals and an assist at the tournament as he goes in search of a second World Cup at just 23 years of age. The Polish will do well to stop the PSG forward, who looks primed to claim all the personal accolades.
Poland’s FIFA World Cup 2022 group stage was somewhat unimpressive. They had one shot on target in a drab 0-0 with Mexico, were on the back foot for large periods despite beating Saudi Arabia 2-0, and look relatively helpless in a 2-0 defeat to Argentina. Polish fans won’t be brimming with confidence ahead of this tie.
France vs Poland: Key Players
If Poland have any chance of progressing into the quarter-finals, Napoli’s Piotr Zielinski is their man man. Of course, Robert Lewandowski is the player you want on the ball in the final third, but Poland’s service to him has been inadequate thus far. Zielinski is their most creative player and needs to find a way to feed the ball into Lewandowski anywhere within 18 yards.
For France, who other than Mbappe? He might be the best player in the world currently and has already shown his class at FIFA World Cup 2022. Aston Villa’s Matty Cash is in for a headache on Sunday, with Mbappe likely to occupy France’s left flank. Mbappe is so often the difference, and it wouldn’t be at all surprising to see his name on the scoresheet in a comfortable France win.
World Cup 2022: France vs Poland Betting Tips
France to win to nil – 1.80
We’re not sure Poland will spend too much time in France’s half. It’s all good and well having an elite goalscorer, but it’s redundant if you can’t get the ball to him.
Mbappe first goalscorer – 4.00
Mbappe sets the tempo for Les Blues. He is involved in everything positive that they do, and that won’t change as the tournament progresses.
Under 2.5 goals – 1.98
We just can’t see Poland offering too much of a fight. France are superior across the pitch, and as long as they can shut down Lewandowski, they will come away with a win without leaving third gear.
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