Ukraine vs France: World Cup Qualification Match Preview & Analysis

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Team Value Disparity: France’s squad value (€1.23bn) dwarfs Ukraine’s (€309.70m), highlighting a massive gap in player quality and depth.
Predicted Stats (Stats Predictions):
- Ball Possession: Ukraine 33% vs France 67%
- Total Shots: Ukraine 8 vs France 20
- Shots on Goal: Ukraine 3 vs France 7
- Corners: Ukraine 2 vs France 8 France is expected to dominate possession, shooting, and set-piece opportunities.
Average Match Data (Statistics Tab):
- Total Goals: 3.2 vs 3.3 (historically high-scoring games)
- Goals Scored: Ukraine 1.5 vs France 2.0
- Goals Conceded: Ukraine 1.7 vs France 1.3
- Possession: Ukraine 49% vs France 57%
- Total Shots: Ukraine 11.2 vs France 16.2 France averages higher goal output and shot volume, while Ukraine shows defensive vulnerabilities.
Form Guide (Last 10 Matches):
- Wins: Ukraine 4 vs France 6
- Over 2.5 Goals: Ukraine 7 vs France 5
- Both Teams Scored: Ukraine 8 vs France 5 Ukraine’s matches feature more goals and frequent scoring from both sides.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Record:
- Aggregate: Ukraine 0W-2D-2L
- Recent Results:
  - Sep 4, 2021: Ukraine 1-1 France
  - Mar 24, 2021: France 1-1 Ukraine
  - Oct 7, 2020: France 7-1 Ukraine
  - Jun 15, 2012: Ukraine 0-2 France France holds historical dominance, though recent matches have been draws.

France: Likely to control possession, utilize technical superiority (Mbappé, Griezmann), and exploit Ukraine’s defensive gaps.
Ukraine: Expected to adopt a compact defensive shape, rely on counterattacks (Yarmolenko, Dovbyk), and target set-pieces.

Best Tip: France to Win (2) – Odds: 0.4 (Rating: 10/10)
Alternative: Over 1.5 Goals – Odds: 0.25 (Rating: 5/10)
Risk Note: France’s squad advantage is clear, but Ukraine’s resilience in recent H2H draws suggests potential for a competitive match.