France vs Guinea Prediction Olympic 2024

⚽ Olympic Football Games 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 27 July 2024 - 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Allianz Riviera (Nice)

France, one of the pre-tournament favorites, boosted their confidence in ending a 40-year Olympic men's football gold medal drought after routing the USA 3-0 on matchday one. Les Bleus have reached at least the quarter-finals in their two previous home Games, a feat they're likely to replicate with a win against Guinea.

This campaign already marks a significant improvement from Tokyo 2020, where France suffered a 4-1 defeat to Mexico in their opener and failed to reach the last eight. Thierry Henry's side appears formidable, heading to Nice with three wins in four outings (D1) and an impressive tally of 15 goals.

Guinea, on the other hand, endured a heartbreaking 2-1 loss to New Zealand in their first match. Led by former Arsenal striker Kaba Diawara, the National Elephants had a goal disallowed for offside in their first Olympic football appearance since 1968, leaving them with a challenging path to the quarter-finals.

Historical omens aren't favorable for Guinea, as they were beaten 3-1 by France in their only previous Olympic football showing in Mexico 1968. However, they did cause an upset in a pre-tournament warm-up game against Argentina, winning 1-0 as heavy underdogs, suggesting they shouldn't be entirely discounted despite their underdog status.

Where to watch France vs Guinea?

📺 Link to watch France vs Guinea Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Michael Olise (France): Winger who has scored four goals in his last three appearances, all after half-time.
• Naby Keïta (Guinea): Captain and former Liverpool midfielder, with ten of his last 11 international goals serving as either the first or last of the game.

⚡Match Facts:

• France have not won back-to-back group games at the Olympics since 1976.
• France have scored 15 goals in their last four matches.
• Guinea and France met in the 1968 Olympics, with France winning 3-1.

💡Prediction: This match presents a David vs Goliath scenario, with hosts France riding high after their impressive opening victory, while Guinea seeks to bounce back from a narrow defeat. France's attacking prowess and home advantage make them clear favorites, but Guinea's recent upset against Argentina shows they can't be entirely written off. Expect France to dominate possession and create numerous chances, with their quality likely to shine through as the match progresses. Guinea may adopt a defensive stance and look to counter-attack, potentially causing some early problems for the French defense. However, France's superior talent and depth should ultimately prevail, securing them a comfortable victory and a strong position in the group.

Betting Tips:

• France to win and over 2.5 goals
• Both teams to score
• Michael Olise to score anytime
• More goals in the second half
• France to win both halves