France will continue their title defence as the battle Denmark on Saturday, November 26 at Stadium 974 in Rass Abou Aboud at 16:00GMT.
The defending champions were off to a brilliant start when they came from behind to beat Australia 4-1 at the Al Janoub Stadium on Tuesday night. Goodwin’s opener for Australia was short-lived as Adrien Rabiot headed home the equaliser. Olivier Giroud scored a brace to become Les Bleus’ joint all-time top scorer while Mbappé continued his goal scoring run with a fine finish.
Elsewhere, Denmark were held to a blank draw against Tunisia at the Education City Stadium.
FORM GUIDE (LAST FIVE MATCHES)
Interestingly, France’s latest defeat was handed to them by Denmark in the UEFA Nations League last month. Les Bleus’ only two wins in their last five games were against Austria and Australia.
FRANCE’S FORM
22 November 2022 France 4-1 Australia 2022 World Cup Group D
25 September 2022 Denmark 2–0 France Nations League
22 September 2022 France 2–0 Austria Nations League
13 June 2022 France 0–1 Croatia Nations League
10 June 2022 Austria 1–1 France Nations League
DENMARK’S FORM
22 November 2022 Denmark 0-0 Tunisia 2022 World Cup Group D
25 September 2022 Denmark 2–0 France Nations League
22 September 2022 Croatia 2–1 Denmark Nations League
13 June 2022 Denmark 2–0 Austria Nations League
10 June 2022 Denmark 0–1 Croatia Nations League
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HEAD TO HEAD
The two sides have locked horns 8 times in competitive matches. Interestingly Denmark have a better record over their opponents with four wins against France’s three while one has ended in a draw. However, France have won two of their World Cup matches against Denmark and have drawn one.
12 Jun 1984 France 1-0 Denmark UEFA European Championship
17 Jun 1992 France 1-2 Denmark UEFA European Championship
24 Jun 1998 France 2-1 Denmark FIFA World Cup
11 Jun 2000 France 3-0 Denmark UEFA European Championship
11 Jun 2002 Denmark 2-0 France FIFA World Cup
26 Jun 2018 Denmark 0-0 France FIFA World Cup
03 Jun 2022 France 1-2 Denmark UEFA Nations League
25 Sep 2022 Denmark 2-0 France UEFA Nations League
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FRANCE
Lucas Hernandez is undoubtedly out of the rest of the competition as he tore his anterior cruciate ligament during the champions’ win over the Socceroos
His brother, Theo Hernandez will take the mantle against Denmark. Giroud will be looking to set the record of France’s all-time top scorers with a goal.
PREDICTED LINE UP
(4-2-3-1): Lloris; Pavard, Varane, Upamecano, T. Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud
DENMARK
Thomas Delaney is a doubt for the Danish Dynamites as he limped off during their first match, Hojberg and Olsen will be at the heart of midfield while Kasper Dolberg is supported by Christian Eriksen and Damsgaard
(3-4-2-1): Schmeichel; Andersen, Christensen, Kjaer; Kristensen, Hojbjerg, Eriksen, Maehle; Skov Olsen, Dolberg, Damsgaard
By: Joseph Ayinga-walter
