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France return to Bordeaux on Sunday for their final Nations League group fixture, knowing that a point against Turkiye will be enough to secure their place in the quarter-finals.
Zinedine Zidane's side suffered their first defeat under his management last time out, losing away to Italy, who have now moved top of the group ahead of Les Bleus on head-to-head points.
Turkiye travel to the Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole without a point from their five matches, although they still have a chance to avoid automatic relegation through the League A fourth-placed rankings.
Read our prediction, preview and betting tips for the game below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
France vs. Turkiye key stats
- France have won nine of their last 13 competitive matches.
- Each of Turkiye's last four Nations League defeats saw them trail at half-time.
- Michael Olise has scored in each of his last four Nations League appearances, finding the net five times during that spell.
- Turkiye have both scored and conceded in three of their last four matches, scoring exactly once in each.
France vs. Turkiye preview: Les Blues look to finish the group stage with a response
France vs Turkiye — Tale of the Tape
| France | vs | Turkiye |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd | Position | 4th |
| 10 | Points | 0 |
| 8 | Goals For | 3 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 13 |
| 2 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 2nd (H) | Home / Away Rank | 4th (A) |
France will be keen to put their disappointing evening in Milan behind them, particularly after taking the lead through Olise before Italy recovered to claim a 3-1 victory.
Zidane has recorded three victories and one draw in his first five matches in charge, with the loss to Gli Azuri representing his first setback since taking over the national team in July.
The hosts have collected 10 points from their opening five Group A1 fixtures and will progress to the last eight with either a win or a draw, regardless of the result between Belgium and Italy.
There is an added personal dimension to Sunday's fixture for Zidane, whose playing career at Girondins de Bordeaux ran from 1992 to 1996 and whose first appearance for France came in the city in 1994.
France will nevertheless have to manage several absentees, with Aurelien Tchouameni, Marcus Thuram and Pierre Kalulu having withdrawn from the squad through injury.
Kylian Mbappe also missed the defeat to Italy with muscular discomfort and remains a doubt for Sunday's encounter, while Desire Doue will need to be assessed after suffering a dental injury during Thursday's match.
Turkiye, meanwhile, have endured a difficult group-stage campaign and arrive in France after losing 2-1 at home to Belgium in Sergen Yalcin's first match as head coach, condemning the Crescent-Star to their fifth consecutive loss in the Nations League campaign.
Yalcin replaced Vincenzo Montella following the Italian's departure in October and has little time to turn things around, with the team having now conceded 13 goals across its last five competitive outings.
Turkiye's away record in the group offers little encouragement, as they have lost both of their trips, suffering a 3-0 defeat against Belgium before going down 3-1 to Italy.
Ozan Kabak will be unavailable after collecting a suspension against Belgium, while Aral Simsir has withdrawn from the squad through injury. Abdulkerim Bardakci is included in the squad and available for selection.
France vs. Turkiye form guide & betting tips
| France | vs | Turkiye |
|---|---|---|
WWDWL |
Form | LLLLL |
| 8 | Goals For | 3 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 13 |
DWL |
UEFA Nations League | LLL |
Whispers predicts: France 3-1 Turkiye
Over 2.5 goals at 1.33 (1/3) is an appealing selection, particularly given Turkiye's recent defensive record and the attacking quality available to France, who should have enough opportunities to contribute to a high-scoring contest.
Les Blue to win at half-time and full-time at 1.75 (3/4) is also worth considering, as the hosts have a clear incentive to respond to their defeat in Italy and can take control against a side that has struggled to recover once falling behind.
Michael Olise to score anytime at 2.20 (6/5) is another pick worth backing, with the forward having been a consistent threat throughout the campaign.
Meanwhile, a 3-1 France victory at 8.00 (7/1) looks reasonable for a correct score pick, with the hosts possessing the quality to secure qualification while Turkiye could still find a way through despite their recent difficulties.
> Over 2.5 goals at 1.33 (1/3) | Likelihood: Probabale
> France half-time/full-time win at 1.75 (3/4) | Likelihood: Possible
> Michael Olise anytime goalscorer at 2.20 (6/5) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: France 3-1 Turkey 8.00 (7/1) | Likelihood: Outsider