Ukraine vs France Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Sep 2025

World Cup qualifying Betting Preview: Ukraine vs France

Ukraine take on France in this World Cup qualifying match at Wroclaw Stadium in Poland, with kick-off set for 02:45 on Saturday 6 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Ukraine Can Give a Good Account of Themselves

Ukraine look a great bet at +1.25 for their contest against France, with our stake split between +1 and +1.5. We think that the underdogs can keep the scoreline close with this Asian Handicap bet and there are odds of 1.98 available.

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1-1 Draw in Last H2H Clash

Ukraine were beaten last game and this was on the road at Cegeka Arena. Belgium claimed a 3-0 Nations League victory. The Blue and Yellow recorded just 30% possession and one shot on target.

France won their previous game by a 2-0 scoreline. It was against Germany at MHPArena in the Nations League third place play-off. Didier Deschamps' side had 44% possession and managed eight shots on goal, with Kylian Mbappe and Michael Olise both on target.

Head-to-Head Statistics

France were on the road when they last faced Ukraine, with the teams drawing 1-1 at Stadion NSK Olimpiyskiy.

Europe World Cup Qualification		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	France	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	2:0	3
3	Ukraine	1	0	0	1	0	2	-2	0:2	0

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts. Ukraine have had 46.0% possession, 404.6 passes and 4.1 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.3 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 13.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.4 corners.

Top goalscorers are Vladyslav Vanat and Roman Yaremchuk on 2 goals, while Oleksiy Hutsuliak has bagged 1. Viktor Tsigankov, Oleksandr Zinchenko and Mykola Shaparenko have recorded the most assists with 2 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin has kept 2 clean sheets.

France have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 17.6 attempts, 6.5 shots on goal and 2.5 goals. Didier Deschamps' team average 54.0% possession, 586.9 passes, 6.8 corners in their favour and 4.0 corners against, while 1.7 goals have been conceded from 4.1 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.

Randal Kolo Muani is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembele and Adrien Rabiot have 2. Lucas Digne is top assists provider with 3, while Mike Maignan has recorded 3 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Ukraine confirmed lineup (4-5-1): Anatoliy Trubin (GK), Yukhym Konoplya, Ilya Zabarnyi, Mykola Matviyenko, Oleksandr Zinchenko, Oleksandr Zubkov, Ivan Kaliuzhnyi, Georgiy Sudakov, Yehor Yarmoliuk, Oleksiy Hutsuliak, Artem Dovbyk.

France confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Mike Maignan (GK), Jules Kounde, Ibrahima Konate, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Digne, Aurelien Tchouameni, Kouadio Kone, Desire Doue, Michael Olise, Bradley Barcola, Kylian Mbappe.

Ukraine vs France Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Ukraine vs France betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Ukraine +1.25 could well be a popular Asian Handicap bet at 1.98. A win or draw against France will mean a full return and we can be confident for this World Cup qualifying encounter.

Our panel of football writers survey the latest injuries and suspensions. When combined with the form guide, this helps us secure the best odds. Our stats-led approach backed up by key World Cup qualifying data is helpful.

Key Ukraine vs France stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by Ukraine in 15 consecutive games at home.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by Ukraine in 19 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by France in 16 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by France in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.

Ukraine +1.25 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 50.5% prospect of winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Ukraine 1 - 1 France

We think there’s a chance of a 1-1 draw and this can be backed at odds of 8.50. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners

All of the past four France games has seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered. We think it’s achievable that the sides will cover the Total Corners line and there are odds of 1.92 available.

Competitive Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Ukraine

Total

9.50 4.10 5.40

Home

9.70 5.00 4.70

Away

8.60 4.00 4.60

France

Total

10.80 6.80 4.00

Home

9.40 6.70 2.70

Away

10.70 5.50 5.20

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Total Corners

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Ukraine vs France Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

France Big Favourites to Win

France are the overwhelming 1.30 favourites to win this World Cup qualifying clash which means a 77% probability of claiming a victory according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. If you’re searching for a different slant, outsiders Ukraine are available at 9.50.

The Half-Time Result market means that your bet will always be settled at the interval. France are 1.79, while Ukraine are alternatively priced at 7.50 and the draw is 2.60.

Over 2.5 Goals is trading at a shorter price than Under 2.5 Goals right now. The Both Teams to Score No option is 1.71 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

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Kylian Mbappé Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Kylian Mbappé is the First Goalscorer favourite at 3.00 and there’s an opportunity to back him to find the net anytime at 1.57.

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

Ukraine Stats

France Stats

Full-Time Result

• 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 5.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.50 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 6.80 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 46.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 48.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 54.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 50.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Ukraine vs France Lineups & Team News

The latest Ukraine vs France team news could impact your bets — review it first. Get the confirmed lineups for the World Cup qualifier plus the newest injury news.