England women will begin their European Championships title defence on Saturday, 5 July, when they take on France women in Zurich.
Both sides are expected to make it out of Group D, but with the Netherlands also posing a threat in Group D, a defeat for either side would pile on the pressure.
The match is regarded as one of the top clashes of the group stages, which makes this a must-watch event for all football fans.
As part of our ongoing Women's Euros betting tips, check out our France women vs England women prediction.
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France women vs England women prediction: Lionesses to get off to a sticky start
Key stats
- England women have lost two of their last three competitive matches.
- France women have won their last eight matches in all competitions.
- More than two goals have been scored in three of France's last four matches.
Correct score prediction: France women 2-1 England women
France women have been excellent in the build-up to the tournament, which is in contrast to England's preparation, which has been far from ideal. Losses to Belgium and Spain in recent months will have raised doubts within the squad, and France should be able to capitalise on that.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Too close to call
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- AWAY: 13/10 (2.30) – 43.5%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The France women vs England women odds illustrate how even this match is on paper, as the bookies have refused to heavily lean one way or the other. Ladbrokes have made England the slight favourites, giving them a 43.5% chance of victory, while France have been given a 33.3% chance of coming out on top.
Also, feel free to check out our dedicated Football Betting Tips Today page for more tips over the next 24 hours.
Most recent H2Hs: Honours even
The recent H2H record between France women and England women only makes this match even tougher to call, as there is nothing to split them. Across the last four match-ups, both teams have enjoyed two wins apiece. They most recently met in two Euros qualifiers last summer, where they both recorded wins away from home.
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France women preview: Will Bonadei's bold squad choices pay off?
Eyebrows were raised when France named their squad for the tournament, as Laurent Bonadei elected to leave out captain, Wendie Renard, and their record goalscorer, Eugenie Le Sommer. The decision to opt for younger talent is certainly a bold one, but it's now time to find out whether it was a correct one.
Predicted lineup: Peyraud-Magnin (GK), Bacha, Lakrar, Mbock Bathy, De Almeida, Toletti, Karchaoui, Geyoro, Baltimore, Katoto, Diani
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Norway Women
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2
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Iceland Women
2
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Norway Women
0
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Spain Women
4
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2
England women preview: Wiegmann to target familiarity
Sarina Wiegman picked the same starting XI in all six of England's matches at Euro 2022, and she will ideally want to do the same here. The only real debate for the Dutch manager is whether to play Lauren James from the start or not, as the Chelsea forward missed the end of the domestic season due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Hampton (GK), Bronze, Williamson, Greenwood, Carter, Walsh, Stanway, Mead, Toone, Hemp, Russo
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Spain Women
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Switzerland Women
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Player to watch: Alessia Russo
Alessia Russo played a key role in Arsenal's Champions League success last season and she will now be looking to take that form into the Euros to help England defend their crown. The 26-year-old has also shone in both of England's matches in the lead-up to the tournament, netting in matches against Spain and Jamaica.