France vs Ivory Coast prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, June 4, 2026
Friendly International
On June 4, 2026, a friendly match between the national teams of France and Ivory Coast will take place. The hosts aim to boost their morale with a win.
France vs Ivory Coast: Team News and Expert Analysis
France have been consistently solid. In qualifying, they dropped points only once, drawing with Iceland. Afterwards, they continued to win in their friendly matches. In March, Mbappé and company beat Brazil 2-1 and Colombia 3-1.
The Ivorians fought hard in World Cup qualification against Gabon, winning by just one point, 26 to 25. They later reached the quarterfinals of the AFCON, losing 2-3 to Egypt. However, in friendlies, they defeated both South Korea (by a convincing 4-0) and Scotland.
The European powerhouse scores an average of 2.7 goals per match, conceding significantly less—just 1.1. The Africans, while scoring two goals per game, concede three times less—just 0.7.
Previous Matches: France vs Ivory Coast
There have been three head-to-head encounters, all friendlies. France won twice, with one match ending in a draw.
There have been no fundamental changes in this pairing, and the hosts remain significantly stronger. The prediction is that they will win, even with a handicap of "minus one goal" (odds – 1.60).
France vs Ivory Coast: Key Stats and Trends
- France have won eight of their last nine matches
- 60% of France's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 3.8
- Ivory Coast have won six of their last eight matches
- 30% of Ivory Coast's matches end with both teams scoring and the average total goals per match is 2.7
France vs Ivory Coast: Probable Starting Lineups
France are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Samba - Digne, Hernandez, Lacroix, Kalulu - Zaïre-Emery, Kanté - Cherki, Aklouche, Doué - Thuram
Ivory Coast are expected to play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (probable lineup): Lafont - Konan, Diomande, Kossounou, Singo - Touré, Kessié, Oulaï, Pépé - Traoré, Wahi
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the standings of international friendly matches.
