France vs Australia: Predictions, tips & betting odds

France lost Karim Benzema for the 2022 World Cup. Didier Deschamps' team will play their opening game against Australia.

France are the big favourites heading into their first game of the tournament. Australia are 10/1 to win.

France vs Australia is taking place. Kylian Mbappe is favourite to score the first goal. Olivier Giroud is second favourite at 10/3. Jamie Maclaren is Australia's lowest-priced player to break the deadlock at 14/1. Mitchell Duke is their highest-paid player at 16/17.

France are without Karim Benzema. Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud, Antoine Griezmann and Aurelien Tchouameni could start this game. France are the big favourites to get the three points. Australia did well in their recent friendlies and in World Cup qualifying.

France and Australia are playing each other. Over 2.5 goals is available at odds of 8/11 (1.73) and looks appealing.