France vs USA Prediction Olympic 2024

⚽ Olympic Football Games 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 24 July 2024 - 20:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Stade Vélodrome (Marseille)

Host nation France enters the Olympic games with high spirits, having secured impressive friendly victories over Paraguay and Dominican Republic with an aggregate score of 11-1. This extended their unbeaten run to five matches (W3, D2), providing a solid foundation for iconic coach Thierry Henry to build upon.

Henry aims to rebuild his managerial reputation after challenging spells at Monaco and Montreal. Although many of his proposed selections, including Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappé, were blocked by their clubs, he still has a formidable squad. Key players include new Bayern Munich recruit Michael Olise and former Arsenal striker Alexandre Lacazette, one of three overage players alongside Sevilla's Loïc Badé and RB Leipzig's Castello Lukeba.

The USA, an Olympic powerhouse in many sports, is chasing its first-ever football medal at the modern games. Having not qualified since 2008, expectations are tempered for Marko Mitrović's team. Mitrović, appointed in September 2023 after leading the Under-19s, will rely on veteran Walker Zimmerman to guide his young squad through this challenging opening match.

Zimmerman, with 42 senior international caps, brings valuable experience from the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, where he appeared in all four matches as the USA reached the knockout stages.

Where to watch France vs USA?

📺 Link to watch France vs USA Live Stream on TV

📋Players to watch:

• Alexandre Lacazette (France): Joint top scorer at the Under-20 World Cup, his last major tournament for France.
• Duncan McGuire (USA): Scored in USA's last pre-Olympic warm-up game and eager to make his mark.

⚡Match Facts:

• France is unbeaten in their last five matches (W3, D2).
• USA has not qualified for the Olympics since 2008.
• France is bidding to become the first European nation since Spain in 1992 to win Football Gold.

💡Prediction: This opening match presents an intriguing clash between a confident host nation and an underdog USA team. France's recent form and home advantage give them a significant edge, but the unpredictable nature of tournament football could level the playing field. Thierry Henry's tactical acumen and the experience of players like Lacazette should prove decisive against a less experienced USA side. However, the Americans' underdog status could fuel a spirited performance. Expect France to dominate possession and create more chances, potentially securing a win, but not without facing resistance from a determined USA team looking to make a statement.

Betting Tips:

• France to win
• Both teams to score
• Over 2.5 goals in the match
• Alexandre Lacazette to score anytime
• France to win and over 1.5 goals in the match