Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup Free Tips | France vs Australia: 8th match

France vs Australia Match Details 

Match: France vs Australia, 8th match | Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

Date: 23rd November 2022

Time: 1:00 AM (GMT+6), 12:30AM (GMT+5.5)

Venue: Al Janoub Stadium, Qatar

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FIFA ranking: France (3), Australia (38)

France and Australia will compete in Group D. France has got ticket by defeating Finland 2-0. They made a remarkable performance in the qualify round (France 1:1 Ukraine, Kazakhstan 0- 2 France, Bosnia 0-1 France, France 1-1 Bosnia, France 2-0 Finland). The top scorers are Kylian (5 goals), Karim benzema (3Goals) Ousmane (1 goal) Anthony Martial (1 goal), Adrien (1 goal) France the defending champions have to make it without the key players like Karim Benzema on top of Paul pogba, N’Golo Kante and Christopher Nkunke.

Though, Australia’s world cup history is not as eventful as they deserve. Australia failed to qualify automatically from the AFC world cup qualifying group. Australia had to negotiate two sudden death playoffs against Peru and UAE to qualify for 2022 tournament.

On the other hand, France’s world cup ticket was earned so easily. France is the defending champion.

France is 3rd in the world rankings, whereas Australia is 38th in the standings. Both the teams are renowned name in the world of football. But considering current form and strength of team, the match is going to be an acid test for Australia against France.

France vs Australia key numbers

In the match between France vs Australia, Hugo Lloris, one of the best goalkeepers in the world, is the biggest name. All the spotlights will be upon him. Young forwarder Mbappe will step up to support the team. Those superstars played a vital role in his team’s journey to the World Cup. 

Whereas Mat Ryan(goalkeeper) will be difference maker for the Australia team. The Australia team is in a strong position with Mathew Leckie on the right, Garang Kuol off the bench, and Mitchell Duke on the left.

France vs Australia Head-to-head

France and Australia meet five times so far. Where France claimed a 3 victory with 1 draw.

France vs Australia Team News

France is severely attacked by injury. They lost many of the big names. Karim Benzema was ruled out due to injury. Though they expected that he could be ok in the end. 

Deschamps declared that he would replace Benzema. It is a big blow for the team.

Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele can be seen in the attacking in Benzema’s absence.

France vs Australia Squad

France Squad

Goalkeepers: Alphonse Areola (West Ham), Steve Mandanda (Rennes), Hugo Lloris (Tottenham)

Defenders: Lucas Hernandez (Bayern Munich), Presnel Kimpembe (Paris St-Germain), Ibrahima Konate, Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), (Liverpool), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), Dayot Upamencano (Bayern Munich), Raphael Varane (Manchester United), Benjamin Pavard (Bayern Munich), William Saliba (Arsenal)

Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Adrien Rabiot (Juventus), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), Jordan Veretout (Marseille), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco), Matteo Guendouzi (Marseille)

Forwards: Karim Benzema (Real Madrid), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Kylian Mbappe (Paris St-Germain), Randal Kolo Muani (Eintracht Frankfurt), Marcus Thuram, (Borussia Monchengladbach), Kinglsey Coman (Bayern Munich), Ousmane Dembele (Barcelona)

Australia Squad

Goalkeepers: Mat Ryan (Copenhagen), Danny Vukovic (Central Coast Mariners), Andrew Redmayne (Sydney FC).

Defenders: Aziz Behich (Dundee United), Fran Karacic (Brescia), Nathaniel Atkinson (Hearts), Joel King (OB), Kye Rowles (Hearts), Thomas Deng (Albirex Niigata), Milos Degenek (Columbus Crew), Bailey Wright (Sunderland), Harry Souttar (Stoke City).

Midfielders: Aaron Mooy (Celtic), Cameron Devlin (Hearts), Keanu Baccus (St Mirren), Jackson Irvine (St Pauli), Ajdin Hrustic (Verona), Riley McGree (Middlesbrough).

Forwards: Mathew Leckie (Melbourne City), Awer Mabil (Cadiz), Martin Boyle (Hibernian), Craig Goodwin (Adelaide United), Garang Kuol (Central Coast Mariners), Jason Cummings (Central Coast Mariners), Jamie Maclaren (Melbourne City), Mitchell Duke (Fagiano Okayama).

France vs Australia Prediction

Scorecard: France 2-1 Australia

Considering all strength of both teams, this match is going to be a one-sided match. Franch has got a 77% or winning the game. Whereas Australia got 7% chance of winning.

Considering the last 10 matches statistics, it may be seemed that France is clearly ahead. But Australia isn’t a weak team. On their day they can change the calculations as they have the biggest star, Mat Ryan.