France go up against Luxembourg at the Stade Saint-Symphorien on Wednesday night in the first of their two friendlies ahead of Euro 2024.
Luxembourg lost their opening 14 games against France but when the pair last locked horns in 2017 the game ended in a goalless draw. While that was a huge result for Luxembourg we're not expecting Luc Holtz's side to cause any upsets this week.
Didier Deschamps' team are one of the pre-tournament favourites to win Euro 2024 and this France squad is packed with quality, experience and youth which is the perfect blend when you are going in search of a third European Championship.
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France vs Luxembourg prediction: Can Luxembourg cause an upset?
Key Stats
- Over 3.5 goals have been produced in three of the last six meetings between these two countries.
- Four of France's last six fixtures have witnessed at least four goals.
- Nobody has scored more goals for France than Olivier Giroud (57 goals, 131 caps)
- Olivier Giroud scored four goals at the 2022 World Cup and three goals in qualifying for Euro 2024.
Pre-game odds and win probability: France the clear favourite to beat Luxembourg
- HOME: 1/25 (1.04) – 96.2%
- DRAW: 20/1 (21.00) – 4.8%
- AWAY: 75/1 (76.00) – 1.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Last five H2Hs: France dominate
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 03/09/17
France
Luxembourg
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 25/03/17
Luxembourg
France
France have won four and drawn one of their last five meetings with Luxembourg but the two nations haven't locked horns since 2017.
France preview: At full strength
Didier Deschamps has been lucky enough to select a full-strength squad ahead of Euro 2024 with no major injuries to any key players.
Bradley Barcola of PSG is the only uncapped player to be called up to the France squad but unless he impresses in both friendlies it's unlikely that he will make the cut for Germany given the fact that there are so many quality, established players that play in a similar position.
Predicted lineup: Maignan (GK), Clauss, T. Hernández, Konaté, Saliba, Kanté, Fofana, Rabiot, Giroud, Mbappé & Griezmann
UEFA Nations League A 09/09/24
W
Belgium
0
France
2
UEFA Nations League A 06/09/24
L
Italy
3
France
1
Euro 2024 09/07/24
L
Spain
2
France
1
Euro 2024 05/07/24
W
Portugal
0 (3)
France
0 (5)
Euro 2024 01/07/24
W
Belgium
0
France
1
Luxembourg preview: Improving year on year
Luxembourg have some decent players in their side, players that play in big European leagues and as a result, the nation is currently ranked 87th in the world which is a long way off the lowest ranking of 195th which was recorded in 2006.
Danel Sinani and Gerson Rodrigues provide the main goal threat but aren't likely to get many goalscoring opportunities against a strong France side.
Predicted lineup: Moris (GK), Gerson, Jans, Carlson, Bohnert, C. Martins, Sinani, O. Thill, Olesen, Rodrigues & Philipps
UEFA Nations League C 08/09/24
L
Belarus
1
Luxembourg
0
UEFA Nations League C 05/09/24
L
Northern Ireland
2
Luxembourg
0
International Match 08/06/24
L
Belgium
3
Luxembourg
0
International Match 05/06/24
L
France
3
Luxembourg
0
International Match 26/03/24
W
Kazakhstan
1
Luxembourg
2
Player to watch – Warren Zaïre-Emery
PSG's teenage sensation will be hoping to make his mark on international football at Euro 2024.
Warren Zaïre-Emery broke into the PSG team last season and ended the 2023/24 campaign with 43 appearances and three goals across four competitions for the French giants.
Zaïre-Emery has already played twice for the French senior side and has a goal to his name, so the step-up to international football hasn't affected the teenager in any way.
The PSG midfielder has a big future in the game
With Eduardo Camavinga and Aurélien Tchouaméni unlikely to feature on Wednesday night due to their club commitments, Zaïre-Emery has every chance of starting against Luxembourg and he is our player to watch on Wednesday night.
