Argentina vs France: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 December

Betiball's prediction for Argentina vs France on 18 December 2022 (kick-off: 11:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Argentina vs France preview before placing your bet.

Argentina vs France: Starting Lineups Time : 18/12/2022 11:00

Argentina
5 - 5
Finished (Pen 4-2)
France
120+2' event Damian Martinez
120+1' event Paulo Dybala / Nicolas Tagliafico
116' event Gonzalo Montiel
116' event German Alejo Pezzella / Alexis Mac Allister
114' event Leandro Daniel Paredes
108' event Lionel Andres Messi
103' event Lautaro Javier Martinez / Julian Alvarez
102' event Leandro Daniel Paredes / Rodrigo De Paul
91' event Gonzalo Montiel / Nahuel Molina
90+7' event Marcos Acuna
64' event Marcos Acuna / Angel Fabian Di Maria
45+6' event Enzo Fernandez
36' event Angel Fabian Di Maria
23' event Lionel Andres Messi
event 120+1' Axel Disasi / Jules Kounde
event 118' Kylian Mbappe Lottin
event 113' Ibrahima Konate / Raphael Varane
event 96' Youssouf Fofana / Adrien Rabiot
event 90+4' Olivier Giroud
event 87' Marcus Thuram
event 81' Kylian Mbappe Lottin
event 80' Kylian Mbappe Lottin
event 71' Eduardo Camavinga / Theo Hernandez
event 71' Kingsley Coman / Antoine Griezmann
event 55' Adrien Rabiot
event 41' Marcus Thuram / Olivier Giroud
event 41' Randal Kolo Muani / Ousmane Dembele
120+2' event Damian Martinez
event 120+1' Axel Disasi / Jules Kounde
120+1' event Paulo Dybala / Nicolas Tagliafico
event 118' Kylian Mbappe Lottin
116' event Gonzalo Montiel
event 113' Ibrahima Konate / Raphael Varane
116' event German Alejo Pezzella / Alexis Mac Allister
event 96' Youssouf Fofana / Adrien Rabiot
114' event Leandro Daniel Paredes
event 90+4' Olivier Giroud
108' event Lionel Andres Messi
event 87' Marcus Thuram
103' event Lautaro Javier Martinez / Julian Alvarez
event 81' Kylian Mbappe Lottin
102' event Leandro Daniel Paredes / Rodrigo De Paul
event 80' Kylian Mbappe Lottin
91' event Gonzalo Montiel / Nahuel Molina
event 71' Eduardo Camavinga / Theo Hernandez
90+7' event Marcos Acuna
event 71' Kingsley Coman / Antoine Griezmann
64' event Marcos Acuna / Angel Fabian Di Maria
event 55' Adrien Rabiot
45+6' event Enzo Fernandez
event 41' Marcus Thuram / Olivier Giroud
36' event Angel Fabian Di Maria
event 41' Randal Kolo Muani / Ousmane Dembele
23' event Lionel Andres Messi
Argentina Argentina
Substitutions
#5 Leandro Daniel Paredes
#21 Paulo Dybala
#6 German Alejo Pezzella
#22 Lautaro Javier Martinez
#8 Marcos Acuna
#4 Gonzalo Montiel
#17 Alejandro Gomez
#12 Geronimo Rulli
#15 Angel Correa
#14 Exequiel Palacios
#18 Guido Rodriguez
#2 Juan Marcos Foyth
#25 Lisandro Martinez
#1 Franco Armani
#16 Thiago Almada
Argentina Argentina France France
20Shots10
10Shots on Goal5
26Fouls19
4Corner Kick3
2Corners (Overtime)2
22Free kick28
4Offside4
5Yellow card3
22Aerial40
2Save7
23Successful Tackles26
10Interceptions9
1Assist1
1Substitution4
5Substitution (Overtime)2
7Shots off goal2
9Head Success22
3Blocked3
23Tackle26
8Dribbles17
26Throw-in21
635Passes531
110Attacks147
62Dangerous attacks42
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
France France
Substitutions
#20 Kingsley Coman
#26 Marcus Thuram
#3 Axel Disasi
#12 Randal Kolo Muani
#24 Ibrahima Konate
#13 Youssouf Fofana
#25 Eduardo Camavinga
#16 Steve Mandanda
#23 Alphonse Areola
#15 Jordan Veretout
#2 Benjamin Pavard
#6 Matteo Guendouzi
#17 William Saliba
Commentary
120+2' Damian Martinez - Argentina receive a yellow card
120+1' Argentina — substitution: Paulo Dybala / Nicolas Tagliafico
120+1' France — substitution: Axel Disasi / Jules Kounde
118' Penalty scored! Kylian Mbappe Lottin - France
116' Gonzalo Montiel - Argentina receive a yellow card
116' Argentina — substitution: German Alejo Pezzella / Alexis Mac Allister
114' Leandro Daniel Paredes - Argentina receive a yellow card
113' France — substitution: Ibrahima Konate / Raphael Varane
108' Goal! Lionel Andres Messi - Argentina
103' Argentina — substitution: Lautaro Javier Martinez / Julian Alvarez
102' Argentina — substitution: Leandro Daniel Paredes / Rodrigo De Paul
96' France — substitution: Youssouf Fofana / Adrien Rabiot
91' Argentina — substitution: Gonzalo Montiel / Nahuel Molina
90+7' Marcos Acuna - Argentina receive a yellow card
90+4' Olivier Giroud - France receive a yellow card
87' Marcus Thuram - France receive a yellow card
81' Goal! Kylian Mbappe Lottin - France
80' Penalty scored! Kylian Mbappe Lottin - France
71' France — substitution: Eduardo Camavinga / Theo Hernandez
71' France — substitution: Kingsley Coman / Antoine Griezmann
64' Argentina — substitution: Marcos Acuna / Angel Fabian Di Maria
55' Adrien Rabiot - France receive a yellow card
45+6' Enzo Fernandez - Argentina receive a yellow card
41' France — substitution: Marcus Thuram / Olivier Giroud
41' France — substitution: Randal Kolo Muani / Ousmane Dembele
36' Goal! Angel Fabian Di Maria - Argentina
23' Penalty scored! Lionel Andres Messi - Argentina

How We Build the Argentina vs France Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Argentina vs France on 18 December 2022 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Argentina vs France Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Argentina's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against France's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Argentina and France sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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