Next Tuesday at the U21 European Championship in Italy & San Marino, the last two matches of the first matchday in the group stage on the program. In group C there will be a meeting between Romania and Croatia starting at 19:30, before two tournament favorites will make their first business card at 22:00. We are talking about England and France. According to the betting odds of many big bookmakers, the “Young Lions” as well as the offspring of the Equipe Tricolore are among the hottest contenders for the title. Already at the start, however, it could be one of the two teams for a first setback, because it is known to reach after three matchdays, only the three group winners and the best second in the semifinals. The fact that the direct comparison is used in case of a tie will make it difficult to be the first to enter the semi-final round in the event of a defeat at the start.

Today’s Betting Prediction: Who takes over the scepter in Group C from the beginning?

In that sense, we probably do not lean too far out of the window when we claim that due to the enormous importance of the duel between England and France, a prediction on the game outcome (1 / X / 2) is very difficult. Instead, it might make sense to keep an eye on alternative betting markets. For example, we think it is not impossible that after a first half, in which sampling and minimization of errors will be the main focus, the tempo will increase noticeably after the page break. Consequently, we throw in the top game of the first match day, England vs France, the tip on over 1.5 goals in the second round in the ring and predict an intense and spectacular second half.

England – Statistics & Current Form

If we look at the tournament successes in the U area, England is currently the measure of all things in the offspring. In 2017, the U20 juniors won the world title for the first time in FA history. Last year, finally, followed the World Cup title in the U17 and the European Under-19 Championship title. The English would like to complete the trophy collection at the European Under-21 Championship in Italy & San Marino. In purely historical terms, the last title win for the English in this age group is already 35 years in the past. In three of the most recent four appearances, the “Young Lions” failed in the preliminary round. Only in 2017 in Poland, the islanders fought their way to the semi-finals, but failed there at the eventual European champion from Germany.

In qualifying for the European Championship finals, coach Aidy Boothroyd’s team made a confident impression. With eight wins and two draws, the kickers from football’s motherland remained completely unbeaten and conceded only four goals. Even after the qualification, the English underlined their strong condition in November of last year with impressive successes against Denmark (2-1) and Italy (5-1). In 2019, however, the two-time title-holder does not come out of quark, proverbially. Only one of the six internationals in this calendar year has been won. It was the dress rehearsal a few days ago against Guatemala (4: 0). Otherwise, the young lions are equal to four bankruptcies and a defeat. In four out of six cases, the defensive was anything but secure and caught at least two goals. On the other hand, the offensive, which always hit at least once, was absolutely reliable. In over 80% of these games in 2019, the Over 2.5 was cracked. Between England and France, therefore, a prediction on one goal or the other is quite obvious.

Personnel Aidy Boothroyd, who has nominated his squad in close consultation with national coach Gareth Southgate, has a good mix at the start. High-talented youngsters like Jadon Sancho, Trent Alexander-Arnold, Joe Gomez, Declan Rice and Marcus Rashford are missing because they have established themselves in the A-team and yet we are looking forward to exciting youngsters like Phil Foden, Aaron Wan-Bissaka , Ryan Sessegnon or James Maddison. A not to be underestimated factor could be that a large part of the professionals already stood together in select teams of England in the field at a younger age and therefore knows each other well. In any case, we are convinced that the Young Lions are particularly offensively outstanding and therefore also in a position to put the French defense before problems. An England vs. France tip on a relatively high number of goals thus makes sense.

Expected formation of England:
➤ Henderson – da Silva, Clarke-Salter, Ngoyo, Wan-Bissaka – Foden, Dowell, Maddison – Sessegnon, Abraham, Gray
➤ Coach: Boothroyd

Last matches from England:

⚽️ 11.06.2019 – England vs. Guatemala 4: 0 (Friendly Match)
⚽️ 07.06.2019 – Chile vs. England 2: 1 (Friendly Match)
⚽️ 04.06.2019 – Portugal vs. England 3: 2 (friendly)
⚽️ 01.06.2019 – England vs. Japan 1: 2 (friendly)
⚽️ 26.03.2019 – England vs. Germany 1: 2 (friendly)

France – Statistics & Current Form

Believe it or not, the French national team has qualified for the first time since 2006 for a European Under-21 Championship. In the last six editions, the young Equipe Tricolore has always been a spectator, even though the training concept of talented junior players in the Grande Nation still has a very good reputation. Certainly, the association officials could do without a good showing in U21 finals, in return for similar successes as at the 2018 Senior World Championships in Russia jump, but it is not to be denied that the likelihood of such triumphs closely with talented players as well as the associated good results in the U area.

Coach Sylvain Ripoll has been all the more relieved that his current year (deadline 01.01.1996) was finally able to pass the tedious qualification successfully. In the end, after ten match days, nine wins and a division of points were due, although it must be stated that no other well-known nation was represented in Group 9. Similar to the English, the calendar year 2019 has been far from optimal. In seven games, the French celebrated only three successes. Among other things, Pleiten hailed against Denmark (0: 1) or Brazil (0: 4). In addition, the dress rehearsals went a few days ago against Austria (1: 3) and Portugal (0: 3) powerful in the pants, which is why a question mark behind the performance of co-favorites on the title remains. The obvious shortcomings in the rear are certainly enough reason to keep an eye on the odds of over 1.5 goals in the second half between England and France.

From the name there is hardly any other team that occupies more prominent than the French. In central midfield alone, Matteo Guendouzi, Houssem Aouar and Lucas Tousart are all romping for youngsters who have been regularly used in the Champions or Europa League events this past season. In central defense is also the two Leipzig pros Ibrahima Konate and Dayot Upamecano ensure order. Offensively, the hopes rest on the shoulders of Moussa Dembele (Olympique Lyon) and Jean Philippe Mateta (Mainz 05).

Expected formation of France:
➤ Bernardoni – Ballo-Toure, Konate, Upamecano, Amian – Aouar, Tousart – Bamba, Ikone, Reine-Adelaide – Dembele
➤ Coach: Ripoll

Last matches of France:

⚽️ 12.06.2019 – Portugal vs. France 3: 0 (friendly)
⚽️ 11.06.2019 – France vs. Austria 1: 3 (friendly)
⚽️ 08.06.2019 – France vs. Guatemala 2: 1 (friendly)
⚽️ 05.06.2019 – France vs. Brazil 0: 4 (friendly)
⚽️ 03.06.2019 – France vs. Belgium 3: 0 (friendly)

England vs France Direct Comparison

So far, the English Under-21 has only been able to win two out of nine matches against the French Under-21 team (two draws, five defeats). Interestingly enough, however, both successes were in the context of European Championship finals. However, since the direct duels on duty level are all several decades behind us, they have no influence on potential bets for Tuesday night.

England vs France Our Best Betting Prediction Explained

In the match England vs France show the betting odds of bookmakers that we face a balanced match. A clear favorite can not be named, especially since both coaches have a high-quality squad and yet did not bring particularly good results last. The “Young Lions” won only one of six international matches in this calendar year and presented themselves particularly defensively very vulnerable. France also conceded bitter defeats with three goals each in their last two games before the start of the tournament and will therefore not be bursting with self-confidence.

Key Facts – England vs France tips

🔻 England and France played a weak preparation for this tournament
🔻 The Young Lions have always hit in the last eleven games
🔻 France conceded in seven internationals in 2019 a total of 14 goals

We expect both teams to minimize the risk of falling behind due to the groundbreaking nature of this encounter. Only with continuous playing time, especially when the first goal falls, will goal-sceneries develop on both sides. Based on our prediction gameplay, between England and France we have decided that over 1.5 goals will be scored in the second half.

Another draw acceptable alternative with similar prices is the Over 2.5. For these reasons, we believe that between England and France even in the odds of 2.05 on at least three hits a passable value is to identify.

Betting Prediction: Over 1.5 (2.HT)
Odds: 2.20