World Cup 2022 final start time, odds, lines: France vs. Argentina picks, FIFA predictions from proven model
SportsLine’s soccer model simulated Argentina vs. France 10,000 times and locked in its 2022 FIFA World Cup final picks and predictions for Sunday
Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe are arguably the two best players in soccer right now and they also happen to be teammates at Paris Saint-Germain. Now the global superstars will go head-to-head on the world’s biggest stage with France taking on Argentina in the the 2022 FIFA World Cup final. Messi and Argentina finally won the 2021 Copa America title, but are now seeking their first World Cup title since 1986. Meanwhile, France are defending World Cup champions and are seeking to become the first back-to-back champions since Brazil in 1962.
Kickoff is scheduled for 10 a.m. ET on Sunday at Lusail Stadium, the largest stadium in Qatar with a seating capacity 88,966. The latest Argentina vs. France odds from Caesars Sportsbook list Argentina as the slight +165 favorites (risk $100 to win $165) on the 90-minute money line. France are +185 and a draw returns +200. Argentina are -118 to lift the trophy, with France listed at -105. The over/under for total goals expected is listed at 2.5 with the Under returning -175. Before locking in any France vs. Argentina picks, you need to see the World Cup predictions and betting advice from SportsLine’s proven soccer model.
The SportsLine soccer simulation model evaluates a team’s offensive and defensive capabilities based on the game situation. Then, it assigns a grade using an expected payout-to-probability ratio. The model was accurate on 56% of all picks during the Champions League group stage and returned more than $1,000 to $100 bettors on its A+ picks. It also enters the World Cup semifinals on a 33-15-4 run on spread picks, returning more than $1,400 for $100 bettors. Anyone who has followed it has seen huge returns.
Now the model has dialed in on France vs. Argentina and just revealed its 2022 World Cup picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see all of the model’s soccer picks. Here are the World Cup 2022 odds and trends for Argentina vs. France:
France vs. Argentina spread: Argentina -0.5 (+160)
France vs. Argentina over/under: 2.5 goals (Over +135, Under -175)
France vs. Argentina 90-minute money line: Argentina +165, France +185, Draw +200
France vs. Argentina to lift the trophy: Argentina -118, France -105
Argentina: They have a 12-5 goal advantage in this World Cup.
France: They have outscored their opponents 13-4 in Qatar.
France vs. Argentina picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back Argentina
Alvarez has scored four times in his World Cup coming-out party and that 1-2 combination with Messi could cause problems for a French side that hasn’t seen a lot of attacking strength on their road to the final. Harry Kane scored in the quarterfinal matchup with England and France needed some good fortune to survive England’s attacking capacity, as the Three Lions actually held a 2.4-0.9 advantage in expected goals. Alvarez and Messi provide even more technical ability and pace moving forward.
Why you should back France
Les Bleus are in the final for the fourth time in their past seven appearances, and they have scored twice in five of the six matches in Qatar. The only exception is a 1-0 loss to Tunisia when they rested some stars to start the match. Mbappe has seized the reins with fellow star Karim Benzema out with an injury, and Olivier Giroud has made the most of his chance. Giroud has four goals to make him France’s all-time top scorer with 53, and Mbappe’s five goals in Qatar give him 33 in just 63 matches. Antoine Griezmann has 42 goals (third all-time) and 26 assists.
Griezmann and Mbappe have combined for five assists, and Theo Hernandez added a goal Wednesday to add to two assists. France have 33 shots on target while allowing 20. Morocco held the ball for 62% of Wednesday’s match after France took the early lead, but they put just three of 13 attempts on net. The defense should come in with more confidence after holding Morocco scoreless, and goalkeeper Hugo Lloris’ experience in back is critical. He is the nation’s all-time leader in appearances with 144 and has eight clean sheets in 19 World Cup matches.
How to make France vs. Argentina picks
The model is picking Over 2.5 goals and it also says one side of the money line has all the value. You can only get the model’s FIFA World Cup 2022 picks at SportsLine.
So who wins Argentina vs. France in the 2022 FIFA World Cup final? And which side has all the value? Visit SportsLine now to see which side to back, all from the model that’s up over $1,400 on its World Cup spread picks, and find out.