France have enjoyed a stronghold on national football for the past couple of decades but the one tournament they have struggled in since 2000 is the European Championships. Les Blues kick their campaign off against Austria in Dusseldorf and it should be a fantastic contest, with the weight of expectation very much on France with both punters and betting apps.
France vs Austria Best Odds
This should be a fantastic game here in Dusseldorf and the atmosphere should be electric.
| France – 1/2 (-150) | Draw – 3/1 (+300) | Austria – 5/1 (+500) |
| Over – 8/11 (-138) | 2.5 Goals | Under – 6/4 (+150) |
| Yes – 5/4 (+125) | BTTS | No – 8/11 (-138) |
France vs Austria Analysis
Both sides will be desperate to get their Euro 2024 campaigns off to a strong start here.
France
Following heartbreak in the 2022 World Cup Final in Qatar, France look to have identified this tournament as their next key objective. Didier Deschamps possesses one of the most exciting sides in European international football and they have boundless talent running through their ranks. They will need to start quickly though, and they know that Austria will be out to make this as tough as possible for them.
France Predicted Lineup:
Maignan, Pavard, Mendy, Saliba, Upamecano, Camavinga, Tchouaméni, Dembele, Thuram, Griezmann & Mbappe.
Austria
Hosting the tournament in Germany will bring a party atmosphere here for neighbours Austria and they will be out to show they can compete with one of the best sides on the planet here in Dusseldorf. In a tough Group D, picking up a point here and there could prove vital for Austria and they should have enough about them to at least make this tough for France but they are not expected to be pulling up any trees with punters or Euro 2024 betting sites.
Austria Predicted Lineup:
Lindner, Wober, Danso, Mwene, Trauner, Laimer, Seiwald, Kainz, Schmid, Gregoritsch & Baumgartner.
France vs Austria Prediction
Whenever France are involved in a major tournament, they are always expected to go well and that is certainly the case at Euro 2024. Les Blues are a side packed with talent and flair and they will want to put on a show in Dusseldorf. Austria are plucky and they will make this tough for France, but it should be an opening game win for Les Blues.
Prediction: France to win the match – 1/2 (-150) – Jeffbet.
France vs Austria – The Ultimate Bet
France to win & BTTS – 17/10 (+170) – Betgoodwin
Austria will have a game plan under Ralf Rangnick and they could certainly have their moments against France but the French firepower will be strong enough to see them over the line and start with a win here.
