France begin the defense of their title when they begin play in the 2022 World Cup on Tuesday against Australia in a Group D match at Al-Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah. Looking to become the first team to repeat as champion since Brazil in 1962, France (+750) is among the favorites to win this year's World Cup, behind only Brazil (+350) and Argentina (+500). Australia, however, is a considerable longshot to move on to the knockout round.
Kickoff is set for 2 p.m. ET. France are the -490 favorites in the latest France vs. Australia odds from Caesars Sportsbook, with Australia +1400 underdogs. A draw is priced at +525 and the over/under for total goals is 2.5. (For more soccer coverage, click here.)
Before you lock in your Australia vs. France picks or World Cup 2022 predictions, you need to see what proven soccer insider Martin Green has to say.
After working in the sports betting industry for several years, Green became a professional sports writer and handicapper and has covered the game worldwide. Since then, his European soccer picks have been spot-on. Green has generated almost $35,000 for $100 bettors since the 2017-18 season, and he has his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Green knows France are dealing with a number of injuries, the latest being a thigh ailment suffered by Karim Benzema that has knocked the attacker out of the tournament. Les Bleus also were hit hard at midfield as N'Golo Kante and Paul Pogba are sidelined with hamstring and knee injuries, respectively. France still has the services of forward Kylian Mbappe, who scored four goals during the team's championship run in 2018 and leads Ligue 1 this season with 12 tallies in 14 matches.
Green also has taken into account that Australia also could be without a key player in Martin Boyle, who is dealing with a knee issue. The 29-year-old winger recorded three goals and four assists for the Socceroos during World Cup Qualifying and has tallied five times for Hibernian of the Scottish Premiership this season. Australia have registered just one victory in their last nine World Cup matches and advanced past the group stage only once in five appearances.
Now, Green has taken a close look at the France vs. Australia match from all sides, and we can tell you he is leaning Under on the goal total. He also has two best bets and a full breakdown of this World Cup Group D match. You ABSOLUTELY need to see his picks and analysis before making any selections of your own.
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