Russia vs France Prediction & Betting Tips - International Friendlies

Prediction published on 24/03/2018, 16:49  by Steve Ashfield | Modified on 28/03/2018 at 03:29 in Football Predictions

Two top sides who both lost on Friday and will be looking to get a confidence boosting win in this international friendly. The loss suffered by Russia against Brazil was the more expected of the two with France going down 3-2 at home to Colombia. Being World Cup hosts, the past couple of years have seen Russia playing lots of friendlies aside from the Confederations Cup held in Russia last year. They aren't in the best of form at present and have gone four games without a win, conceding three times in each of the last two against Spain and Russia both of which were played at home. Turning this team into one that can go deep into the World Cup looks a tough task particularly in defence.

France come into this game fresh from a 3-2 home loss to Colombia on Friday which was a bit of a shocker after taking a 2-0 lead after just 26 minutes. Fans would have expected a comprehensive win against the South Americans but instead saw Colombia fight back and get the win with a goal five minutes from time. That's the second game in a row that France have conceded two or more goals in a game. Away form has seen France lose only one of their last seven matches. A bet on over 2.5 goals in this game should be a winner with both sides not that great in defence.