France vs. Gibraltar prediction, odds, line, start time: 2024 UEFA Euro Qualifiers picks, bets for June 16
France attempt to strengthen their hold on first place in Group B when they face GIbraltar in a UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying match on Friday. The French own a three-point lead over Greece and Netherlands after beginning the competition with clean-sheet victories against the Dutch and Ireland. Gibraltar has yet to get on the scoreboard after losing to Greece and Netherlands by identical 3-0 scores.
Kickoff at Estadio Algarve in Portugal is set for 2:45 p.m. ET. The French are the -20000 favorites (risk $20000 to win $100) in the latest France vs. Gibraltar odds from Caesars Sportsbook, while the Gibraltarians are +7000 underdogs. A 90-minute draw is priced at +2000 and the over/under for total goals scored is 5.5. Before locking in any Gibraltar vs. France picks, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer insider Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.
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Now, Eimer has broken down France vs. Gibraltar from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Gibraltar vs. France:
- France vs. Gibraltar money line: France -20000, Gibraltar +7000, Draw +2000
- France vs. Gibraltar over/under: 5.5 goals
- France vs. Gibraltar spread: France -4.5 (-145)
- FRA: The French have won nine straight Euro Qualifying matches
- GIB: The Gibraltarians have lost all 20 of their Euro qualifiers since being granted UEFA membership just over a decade ago
- France vs. Gibraltar picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back France
A lot will have to go wrong for the French to succumb to a Gibraltar team that is ranked 199 spots below them by FIFA. Especially since France have been dominant during Euro Qualifying of late, winning each of their last nine matches and losing just one of their past 21 over the last 13 years. The side also has not allowed a goal in its last four qualifiers away from home.
Gibraltar will have their hands full with Kylian Mbappe, who recorded a brace in France's 4-0 triumph over Netherlands in their competition opener. The 24-year-old forward has scored in 12 of his last 19 matches with the national team, compiling 21 tallies during that stretch. Defenders Dayot Upamecano and Benjamin Pavard also have scored for the French during Qualifying, as has forward Antoine Griezmann, who led Atletico Madrid of La Liga with 15 this past season. See which team to pick here.
Why you should back Gibraltar
The Gibraltarians likely will be looking to captain Roy Chipolina for their first goal of the competition. The 40-year-old defender converted in three of the club's four matches prior to the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying. Chipolina tallied in back-to-back friendlies in November, scoring the first goal in a 2-0 victory against Liechtenstein and providing the only offense in a 1-0 triumph over Andorra three days later.
Manager Julio Cesar Ribas won't have the services of midfielder Liam Walker, who received a red card in the loss to Netherlands, but may give a few youngsters some long looks on Friday. One of those players could be Niels Hartman, a 22-year-old midfielder who made his international debut as a late substitute in the match against the Dutch. Another is 18-year-old midfielder Nicholas Pozo, who signed a two-year contract with Cadiz of Spain's La Liga last month. See which team to pick here.
How to make picks for France vs. Gibraltar
Eimer has broken down the UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying match from every angle. He is leaning Over on the goal total and has locked in two confident best bets, including one that pays plus-money, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can only see his UEFA Euro 2024 Qualifying picks and analysis at SportsLine.
