Paraguay will be aiming to claim yet another major scalp when they face France in the World Cup last 16. However, we predict a 3-0 away win as les Tricolores look unstoppable at the moment. Paraguay produced a disciplined display to eliminate Germany after a dramatic penalty shootout, proving once again how difficult they are to break down in knockout football. Julio Enciso is expected to recover in time for this clash, while Diego Gomez returns from suspension. However, centre-back Omar Alderete remains a major doubt and is unlikely to be risked. Paraguay have won four of their last ten matches, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game. They also average 1.21 expected goals (xG), but their attack may struggle against one of the tournament's strongest defences.
France are brimming with confidence after a brilliant 3-0 victory over Sweden, with Kylian Mbappe scoring twice and Michael Olise providing two assists. Les Bleus fired 12 shots on target in that dominant performance and arrive with no fresh injury concerns. Didier Deschamps' men have won nine of their last ten matches, averaging 2.9 goals scored while producing an outstanding 2.09 xG per game. Their attacking depth and clinical finishing make them one of the favourites to lift the trophy.
As France have superior quality across every area of the pitch, Away Win seems like a sure bet, alongside Mbappe to Score and Over 2.5 goals (France average 3.7 total goals per match over their last ten games).
This World Cup 2026 match will be played on Saturday 4 July 2026 at 22:00.
What is our Paraguay vs France prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Paraguay 0 - 3 France
Paraguay vs France Betting Tips
- Shots on Target (Home): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 7.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
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View OfferParaguay Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | llwwlwlwdd | 1.40 |
| Home | wd | 2.00 |
| Away | llwwllwd | 1.25 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 40% | 50% | 38% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.40 | 2.00 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 1.20 | 2.00 | 1.00 |
| Conceded | 1.20 | 0.00 | 1.50 |
| BTTS | 50% | 0% | 63% |
| Clean Sheets | 40% | 100% | 25% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 50% | 13% |
| Expected Goals | 1.21 | 1.85 | 1.04 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.55 | 0.78 | 1.74 |
France Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwwwlwwwww | 2.70 |
| Home | wlwwww | 2.50 |
| Away | wwww | 3.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 90% | 83% | 100% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.70 | 3.50 | 4.00 |
| Scored | 2.90 | 2.83 | 3.00 |
| Conceded | 0.80 | 0.67 | 1.00 |
| BTTS | 70% | 50% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 2.09 | 2.37 | 1.67 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.83 | 0.58 | 1.20 |
Paraguay vs France Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
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