France vs Scotland
World Cup hosts France welcome Scotland in this warm up match with the home side having a score to settle. France will be scratching their heads, wandering how they let a 21-3 halftime lead slip against the 14-man Scotland team. The visitors have been widely applauded for their stirring comeback but they are initially to blame for a woeful first half performance.
It was largely a French B or even C team that ran riot and showed the frailties of the Scottish defence. The hosts will be at full strength for this match and we can expect a full 80 minute showing from the World Cup favorites.
TIP: France are expected to recall all their big guns as they step up their preparation for the global showpiece next month. The likes of Captain Anton Dupont along with his halfback partner Romain Ntamack will be looking to carve open the Scottish defence. The visitors will be looking to give their star winger Darcy Graham a rest after he played in their last two matches while they will need a replacement for prop Zander Ferguson after his sending off. The bookies have France as favorites and I’m also tipping them for the win. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.08, Gbets 1.07 and Hollywoodbets 1.07
HEAD TO HEAD STATS
France vs Scotland
- The last four matches between the sides are split with two wins apiece.
- France have only lost one of their last 17 home matches against Scotland.
Latest results for both teams
These side played each other last week with Scotland winning 25-21.
PREDICTION
France have a team blessed with attacking greatness right across the team, so Scotland will need to be at their best if they are to make this a close contest. It will be interesting to see if the visitors choose a full-strength team again or choose to rest the likes of Finn Russell and Duhan Van der Merwe. If they choose the latter option, then we could likely see a very one sided contest. France will be looking to their powerful loose trio to get them over the advantage line as this will lay the platform for the likes of Damian Penaud and Thomas Ramos to shine. I am predicting a French win by more than 20 points.
Probable Starting XVs
France
15 Thomas Ramos, 14 Damian Penaud, 13 Gael Fickou, 12 Jonathan Danty, 11 Gabin Villiere, 10 Romain Ntamack, 9 Antoine Dupont (c), 8 Gregory Alldritt, 7 Charles Ollivon, 6 Paul Boudehent, 5 Thibaud Flament, 4 Cameron Woki, 3 Dorian Aldegheri, 2 Julien Marchand, 1 Cyril Baille
Scotland
15 Blair Kinghorn, 14 Kyle Steyn, 13 Huw Jones, 12 Sione Tuipulotu, 11 Duhan van der Merwe, 10 Finn Russell, 9 Ali Price, 8 Jack Dempsey, 7 Rory Darge, 6 Jamie Ritchie (c), 5 Grant Gilchrist, 4 Richie Gray, 3 WP Nel, 2 George Turner, 1 Pierre Schoeman
Odds for this bet
The best odds on the France victory are as follows:
Betway 1.08
Gbets 1.07
Hollywoodbets 1.07
Odds comparison on the France handicap:
The complete odds on the France handicap:
Betway 1.90 (-16.5)
Gbets 1.87 (-16.5)
Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-16.5)
Predictions and Odds in details
There are poor returns on the France outright win but if you looking for better odds then we suggest the home team on the handicap. The best odds on this bet are as follows: Betway 1.90 (-16.5), Gbets 1.87 (-16.5) and Hollywoodbets 1.89 (-16.5)
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