A place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be at stake when France host Ukraine at Parc des Princes on Thursday, 13 November 2025.
View our free France vs Ukraine predictions below.
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France vs Ukraine predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in five of Ukraine's last six matches across all competitions.
- Three of the last four encounters between these teams produced goals at both ends.
- Ukraine drew first blood in four of their last five matches.
Correct score prediction: France 4-1 Ukraine
France have had a great track record against Ukraine, losing only once in 13 previous meetings between these sides (W7, D5). This includes a 2-0 away win in the reverse fixture.
With a near-perfect record in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, we are confident that Les Bleus will claim all the spoils after all is said and done.
Pre-game odds and win probability: France are overwhelming favourites
- HOME: 1/6 (1.17) – 85.7%
- DRAW: 13/2 (7.50) – 13.3%
- AWAY: 14/1 (15.00) – 6.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It is important to note that France will be guaranteed a place in the 2026 FIFA World Cup if they win this game. With two games left to play, Didier Deschamps’ troops lead second-placed Ukraine by three points.
On the other hand, although Ukraine currently occupy Group D's playoff spot, they could potentially secure an automatic place in the next FIFA World Cup by winning their next two games or fall out of the playoff spot by losing their two remaining matches.
Ahead of this encounter, France are the expected winners at 1/6 (1.17). Teams with these odds usually have an 85.7% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that both teams found the net in three of the last four skirmishes between these outfits, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 29/20 (2.45). That one has a 40.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: France's dominance set to continue?
France won the reverse fixture by two unanswered goals and are unbeaten in their last five clashes with Ukraine. Les Bleus have lost only once in 13 previous meetings between these nations.
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 04/09/21
Ukraine
France
Europe - World Cup Qualifying 24/03/21
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Ukraine
International Match 07/10/20
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Ukraine
France preview: A fair few absentees
Group D leaders France will be missing a host of key players for this game due to injury but should be able to secure their 2026 FIFA World Cup ticket on Thursday night despite the many absentees.
Forwards like Paris Saint-Germain duo Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue, alongside Randal Kolo Muani, are out of this clash, giving the likes of Jean-Philippe Mateta, Christopher Nkunku, and Hugo Ekitike a place in the squad.
In midfield, the unavailability of Real Madrid star Aurelien Tchouameni and former Juventus man Adrien Rabiot due to injury has allowed a way back for N'Golo Kante and rising Manchester City star Rayan Cherki into the team, with both players expected to start.
Predicted lineup: Maignan (GK), Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Digne, Kante, Camavinga, Cherki, Barcola, Olise & Mbappe.
Last five matches
- Iceland 2-2 France
- France 3-0 Azerbaijan
- France 2-1 Iceland
- Ukraine 0-2 France
- Germany 0-2 France
Ukraine preview: No Dovbyk, no problem?
Former Girona star Artem Dovbyk is out of this month's qualifying games due to a hip injury sustained in Roma's victory over Udinese last weekend, which is a huge blow for the visitors considering the opposition.
Dynamo Kyiv midfielder Volodymyr Brazhko is another absentee for Serhiy Rebrov’s side because of physical discomfort. However, Ruslan Malinovskyi, the team's top scorer in the qualifiers, is available for selection, with the playmaker expected to make a huge impact from the middle.
Predicted lineup: Trubin (GK), Konoplya, Zabarnyi, Matviyenko, Mykolenko, Shaparenko, Malinovskyi, Yaremchuk, Ocheretko, Voloshyn & Vanat.
Last five matches
- Ukraine 2-1 Azerbaijan
- Iceland 3-5 Ukraine
- Azerbaijan 1-1 Ukraine
- Ukraine 0-2 France
- New Zealand 1-2 Ukraine
Player to watch: Ruslan Malinovskyi
Ruslan Malinovskyi has been nothing short of impressive, scoring three goals and providing an assist in two FIFA World Cup qualifying games. The Genoa midfielder will be called upon to provide goals when these teams clash on Thursday night.