An interesting fixture is on the cards as France and Guinea go toe-to-toe with each other at Allianz Riviera. View our free France Olympic vs Guinea Olympic predictions below.
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France Olympic vs Guinea Olympic predictions: Business as usual for the hosts
Key stats
- France are currently on a seven-match unbeaten run across all competitions (W5, D2).
- This is in contrast with Guinea, who suffered four defeats in their last five games.
- At least one team blanked in four of Guinea’s last five matches.
- Five of France's last six matches featured at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: France 3-0 Guinea
France are coming off a comfortable 3-0 win against the United States. They scored a whopping 15 goals in their last four matches alone, whilst keeping two clean sheets. Taking into account that Guinea did not score in three of their last five matches, we are fairly confident that France will win by three unanswered goals.
Pre-game odds and win probability: France are clear favourites
- France: 2/9 (1.22) – 81.8%
- Draw: 11/2 (6.50) – 15.4%
- Guinea: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.3%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
These teams are on opposite sides in terms of recent form. While France won five of their last seven matches, Guinea lost four of their last five games.
That said, France are the expected winners at 2/9 (1.22). Teams with these odds generally have an 81.8% probability of winning.
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We established that both teams scored in just one of Guinea's last five games. On that note, BTTS – no has an appealing look at 8/15 (1.53). That one has a 65.2% chance of landing.
France and Guinea at the Olympic Games
This is France’s 14th outing at the Olympics. They appeared in two finals, and were champions in 1984.
On the other hand, Guinea's only other appearance at the Olympic Games was in 1968, and they could not make it past the group stage.
Team news and form guide
France: Sights set on a perfect group stage campaign
Thierry Henry’s troops can book a quarter-final spot with a win this weekend. The last time France advanced to the knockout stages was in 1996, so it will be interesting to see how they fare after their comfortable victory over the United States. There are no injured or suspended players for the hosts.
Predicted lineup: Restes (GK), Sildillia, Bade, Lukeba, Truffert, Millot, Kone, Chotard, Olise, Mateta & Lacazette.
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Spain Olympic
5
France Olympic
3
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W
Egypt Olympic
1
France Olympic
3
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W
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
Guinea: Hoping to turn their fortunes around
Despite being the favourites, Guinea were unable to hold their own against New Zealand. They now need all the points they can get, as a defeat would most likely eliminate them from the tournament. Like their opponents, Guinea have no new absentees ahead of this clash.
Predicted lineup: Sylla (GK), Balde, Cisse, Soumah, M. Keita, Diallo, N. Keita, Toure, Diawara, Moriba & Bah.
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USA Olympic
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Guinea Olympic
0
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France Olympic
1
Guinea Olympic
0
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New Zealand Olympic
2
Guinea Olympic
1
Player to watch: Michael Olise
Michael Olise impressed in France's 3-0 win against the United States, registering a goal and an assist. The Bayern Munich player has four goals and one assist in his last three appearances for France.
Olise has consistently put up solid performance over the past few months, with 20 direct goal involvements in his last 18 games. It will be interesting to see how he fares against Guinea.