Favourites to win the competition, France will take on Sweden in the Round of 32 for a place in the next stage of the tournament. The two European nations will battle it out on Wednesday, July 1, with kick-off at 07:00 AEST.

Didier Deschamps’ side will enter the game with a 100% record in the Group Phase, topping Group I and favourite to win the tournament.

Graham Potter’s side finished third in Group F, following one win, one draw, and a defeat in a tough group.

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Quick Picks

Our pick: France to win

Value bet: Over 3.5 Goals

Long shot: BTTS to hit

France vs Sweden prediction

France have been made heavy favourites to win this upcoming match in the moneyline, with the statistics on their side.

As our France vs Sweden betting odds show, they have won each of their last six tournament matches against UEFA nations, including a recent dismantling of Norway in which they won 4-1, albeit a hugely changed starting line-up from the Norwegians.

Sweden haven’t performed brilliantly against teams from the UEFA region, either. They faced the Netherlands in the Group Phase and were schooled in that game, losing 5-1. However, they’ve shown they can perform, albeit against nations that are far inferior compared to the 2022 runners-up and 2018 champions.

It’s why we think the most likely outcome is a France victory.

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France vs Sweden score prediction

The goals market and score prediction options are going to offer the most value in this game, given the short odds France have been priced with to win.

The ‘Over 2.5 goals’ market arguably offers value, with the ‘Over 3.5 Goals’ potentially the better value bet. France have hit this total in two of their three games so far, while it also hit in two of Sweden’s.

While the odds favour the BTTS not hitting, we think it’s worth exploring the ‘Yes’ for this market. Although the 'Both Teams to Score' market has failed to hit in five of Sweden's last six Knockout Stage matches, it has hit in five of the six games combined to have been played by both nations in this year’s competition. France have just one clean sheet, while Sweden have failed to register one.

If you think the BTTS won’t hit, the ‘2-0 correct score for France’ market has value. Sweden has lost two of its last three Knockout Stage matches by this scoreline. However, we think the BTTS has a far greater chance of hitting, given the lack of clean sheets by both sides and the quality attacks both possess.

the France 3-1 correct score market offers value, with France leading 1-0 at HT providing additional value. France has led 1-0 at half-time in each of its last three knockout stage matches as a favourite.

France vs Sweden team news and line-ups

Predicted France line-up (4-3-3): Mike Maignan, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, Dayot Upamecano, Theo Hernández, Manu Koné, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Michael Olise, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, Kylian Mbappé.

France reportedly topped their group and look settled after thrashing Norway in their last outing.

Predicted Sweden line-up (4-3-3): Jacob Zetterström, Gustaf Lagerbielke, Isak Hien, Gabriel Gudmundsson, Alexander Bernhardsson, Yasin Ayari, Victor Lindelöf, Elliot Stroud, Anthony Elanga, Viktor Gyökeres, Alexander Isak.

Sweden are expected to sit deep and look to counter, having conceded goals across the group stage. Isak Hien is expected to miss out with a hamstring injury.

Player markets to watch

Ousmane Dembele has the best value as an anytime goalscorer in this upcoming clash for France, given that last year’s Ballon d’Or winner is coming off the back of a first-half hat-trick against Norway.

The PSG man has taken his time to get into the tournament and has struggled in previous editions, but looked lethal in his most recent outing, and the Swedes will need to be wary of him.

Naturally, Kylian Mbappe has value as an anytime goalscorer, as he has scored at least one goal during regulation time in seven of his last eight appearances, including qualifiers. However, when including qualifiers, Mbappe has been the first goal-scorer in four of his last five appearances, which makes him have better value in the first goalscorer market.

Sweden should have Alexander Isak and Viktor Gyokeres in attack, and while both have had quiet competitions, they still possess a threat that allows them to get on the scoresheet.

France vs Sweden Match Details

Date: Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Kick-off: 12:00pm AEST.

Location: MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford.

Where to watch: Sportsbet, SBS.

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