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France vs Argentina, Worldcup 2018 ROUND OF 16

FIFA World Cup · 2018
France
4 – 3
Full Time
Argentina
Sat 30 Jun 2018 · 14:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 11' Marcos Rojo
Y 19' Nicolas Tagliafico
Y 43' Javier Mascherano
Y 49' Ever Banega
Blaise Matuidi 72' Y
Benjamin Pavard 73' Y
Y 90' Nicolas Otamendi
Olivier Giroud 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

France vs Argentina — Worldcup .

Match Details

  • Referee Paolo Valeri
  • Referee Massimiliano Irrati
  • Referee Carlos Astroza
  • Referee Pawel Gil
  • Referee Julio Bascunan
  • Referee Christian Schiemann
  • Referee Alireza Faghani
  • Referee Reza Sokhandan
  • Referee Mohammadreza Mansouri

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Mexico 3 9
2 South Africa 3 4
3 South Korea 3 3
4 Czechia 3 1
5 Switzerland 3 7
6 Canada 3 4
7 Bosnia-Herzegovina 3 4
8 Qatar 3 1
9 Brazil 3 7
10 Morocco 3 7
11 Scotland 3 3
12 Haiti 3 0
13 United States 3 6
14 Australia 3 4
15 Paraguay 3 4
16 Turkey 3 3
17 Germany 3 6
18 Ivory Coast 3 6
19 Ecuador 3 4
20 Curaçao 3 1
21 Netherlands 3 7
22 Japan 3 5
23 Sweden 3 4
24 Tunisia 3 0
25 Belgium 3 5
26 Egypt 3 5
27 Iran 3 3
28 New Zealand 3 1
29 Spain 3 7
30 Cape Verde Islands 3 3
31 Uruguay 3 2
32 Saudi Arabia 3 2
33 France 3 9
34 Norway 3 6
35 Senegal 3 3
36 Iraq 3 0
37 Argentina 3 9
38 Austria 3 4
39 Algeria 3 4
40 Jordan 3 0
41 Colombia 3 7
42 Portugal 3 5
43 Congo DR 3 4
44 Uzbekistan 3 0
45 England 3 7
46 Croatia 3 6
47 Ghana 3 4
48 Panama 3 0

Head-to-Head

1
1
France 2 games · Avg 9.5 goals Argentina
Last 5 meetings
2018-06-30 France 4–3 Argentina

Recent Form

France
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jun Argentina H 4–3 W
26 Jun Denmark A 0–0 D
21 Jun Peru H 1–0 W
16 Jun Australia H 2–1 W
05 May Paris Saint-Germain FC H 1–1 D
28 Apr Shaftesbury FC A 2–0 W
Argentina
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
30 Jun France A 3–4 L
26 Jun Nigeria A 2–1 W
21 Jun Croatia H 0–3 L
16 Jun Iceland H 1–1 D
20 Aug Karlsruher SC H 0–7 L

Season Stats

France Argentina
#33 Position #37
9 Points 9
3 Played 3
3 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 3 / 0 / 0
10 Scored 8
2 Conceded 1
+8 GD +7
3.00 PPG 3.00
100% Win % 100%

Key Stats

100% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
100% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
France this season
25% Clean Sheets
Argentina this season

France are 33rd (9 pts). Argentina are 37th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

France
0-15
2/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/2
46-60
5/1
61-75
6/–
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Argentina
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
1/3
61-75
–/2
76+
12/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

France
Kylian Mbappe 10 G 4 A
Ousmane Dembele 6 G 2 A
Bradley Barcola 3 G 1 A
Argentina
Lionel Messi 8 G 4 A
Lautaro Martinez 3 G 1 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' KICK OFF: France gets underway.
  • 5' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 10' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 11' It’s a booking for Argentina player. Marcos Rojo gets a Yellow card.
  • 13' Antoine Griezmann has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 13 minutes.
  • 18' Argentina seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 19' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Nicolas Tagliafico on 19 minutes.
  • 24' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 29' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 34' It’s high time Jorge Sampaoli made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 39' France currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 41' A stunning finish from Angel di Maria — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 43' Javier Mascherano has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 43.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Argentina! Federico Fazio comes on to replace Marcos Rojo.
  • 48' Gabriel Mercado adds to his 0 season tally! Argentina lead 1-2 — and this changes everything.
  • 49' The referee shows Argentina player a Yellow card on 49.
  • 54' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Enzo Perez suffering a number of foals already.
  • 57' What a moment for Benjamin Pavard! That strike on 57 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 62' The travelling Argentina supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 64' A stunning finish from Kylian Mbappe — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 66' The whistle greets Enzo Perez as he departs to be replaced by Sergio Aguero.
  • 68' A stunning finish from Kylian Mbappe — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 72' That is a Yellow card for France. Blaise Matuidi will be fuming at that decision.
  • 73' A meaty challenge results in booking for Benjamin Pavard on 73.
  • 75' Maximiliano Meza is replacing Cristian Pavon for the Argentina side.
  • 80' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 83' The supporters are chanting for Nabil Fekir. He replaces Antoine Griezmann on 83 minute.
  • 88' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 89' France ring the changes. Kylian Mbappe has done his job and it is now time for Florian Thauvin to step up.
  • 90' What a strike from Sergio Aguero! The score is 4-3.
  • 90' Nicolas Otamendi was booked on 90.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — France 4-3 Argentina.

Lineups

France Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Didier Deschamps

Argentina Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Jorge Sampaoli

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
2.01 France xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81 Argentina xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 72% + Both teams to score 72%

Match Result

✓ Correct
France48% Draw22% Argentina30%
Actual: France win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 3.82
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 89%
11%
± 2.5 72%
28%
± 3.5 52%
48%
± 4.5 33%
67%

Double Chance

France or Draw
70%
Draw or Argentina
52%
France or Argentina
78%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
France33% Draw39% Argentina28%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–3 not predicted
4 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
8.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
6.9%
3 – 1
5.2%
3 – 2
4.6%
2 – 0
4.5%
1 – 3
4.2%
2 – 3
4.2%
1 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.7%
0 – 1
3.5%

Asian Handicap — France

Handicap France covers Push Argentina covers
-2.5 11% — 89%
-2 11% 13% 76%
-1.5 24% — 76%
-1 24% 18% 58%
-0.5 42% — 58%
+0.5 65% — 35%
+1 65% 16% 18%
+1.5 82% — 18%
+2 82% 10% 8%
+2.5 92% — 8%

Clean Sheet

France keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Argentina keeps clean sheet
14% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.