France maintained their 100% record to top Group A and book their place in the Quarter-Finals, while Argentina finished as runners-up in Group B on six points.
This match has the potential to be very heated both on and off the pitch due to the recent controversy surrounding the Argentinian side and a chant their players made towards the French players.
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France Olympic vs Argentina Olympic prediction: Les Blues to continue winning run?
Key Stats
- Argentina were beaten in the group stage by Morocco 2-1.
- France are yet to concede a goal at the 2024 Olympics.
- Argentina have only conceded more than one goal in one of their last four outings.
Correct score prediction: France Olympic 1-0 Argentina Olympic
France have won four of their last five matches across all competitions, keeping a clean sheet in each of those victories but have only scored one goal in two of their last four matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: The bookmakers are backing the hosts
- HOME: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
- DRAW: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
- AWAY: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
France Olympic are the expected winner of this game with a probability of 45.5%, and we are also backing the hosts to win on Friday.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: First-ever meeting
France and Argentina meet for the very first time at this level and we're expecting the game to be very tight and tense throughout.
France Olympic preview: Topped Group A with three wins
France maintained their 100% record during the group stage with a 3-0 victory over New Zealand last time out.
Crystal Palace striker, Jea-Phillipe Mateta opened the scoring for the French in the 19th minute and two goals inside the final 20 minutes from Desire Doue and Arnaud Kalimuendo wrapped up an easy victory for the Olympic hosts.
Predicted lineup: Nkambadio (GK), Matsima, Lukeba, Locko, Cherki, Lepenant, Diouf, Magassa, Doué, Mateta & Kalimuendo
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Spain Olympic
5
France Olympic
3
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Egypt Olympic
1
France Olympic
3
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Argentina Olympic
0
France Olympic
1
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New Zealand Olympic
0
France Olympic
3
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Guinea Olympic
0
France Olympic
1
Argentina Olympic preview: Group B's runners-up
Argentina secured the victory they needed to confirm their place in the Quarter-Finals in their final group game against Ukraine.
Following a goalless first half, Argentina broke the deadlock two minutes into the second 45 via the talented Thiago Almada and made sure of the three points in stoppage time when Claudio Echeverri scored his first goal of the tournament.
The South Americans finished level on points and on goal difference with Morocco but due to their defeat against the North Americans on matchday one, they go up against France in the Quarter-Finals rather than the USA.
Predicted lineup: Rulli (GK), Otamendi, Di Césare, Luján, Soler, Almada, Medina, Fernández, Álvarez, Simeone & Gondou
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France Olympic
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Argentina Olympic
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Ukraine Olympic
0
Argentina Olympic
2
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Iraq Olympic
1
Argentina Olympic
3
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Morocco Olympic
2
Argentina Olympic
2
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Spain Olympic
1
Argentina Olympic
1
Player to watch – Michael Olise
Michael Olise has been one of the standout players for France Olympic, providing his country's creative force from midfield.
The Bayern Munich player has two assists to his name at the 2024 Olympics and we're backing the talented and tricky midfielder to play a key role for France against Argentina on Friday night.
The Bayern Munich midfielder has provided plenty of creativity for the French
Olise has the creativity from open play and set-pieces to cause the Argentina defence plenty of headaches, not to mention his ability to score stunning goals as Crystal Palace fans know all too well.
