Moneyline PickFrance (-304)
Player PropKylian Mbappe to score anytime (odds)
Same Game ParlayFrance to score first goal + Over 2.5 total goals + Both teams to score (+250)
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France vs Ivory Coast Main Match Info

France vs Ivory Coast Moneyline Prediction

France are widely seen as one of the leading contenders for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and they’ll have two tune-up games before kicking off their tournament campaign against Senegal on June 16.

Les Bleus are expected to rotate their side here, as several PSG players featured in Saturday’s UEFA Champions League final victory over Arsenal.

Even if manager Didier Deschamps chooses to mix-and-match in the starting XI, France should still field a quality squad with Kylian Mbappe leading the way.

They have been on a tear lately and enter this matchup in excellent form, riding a four-game winning streak and a nine-game undefeated run (W8, D1). Their most recent loss came against Spain in the UEFA Nations League in June 2025.

As for Ivory Coast, they won their two friendlies during the March window, defeating South Korea and Scotland. Earlier this year, they reached the AFCON quarterfinals before losing to Egypt. This fixture serves as an important preparation match for the Elephants ahead of their World Cup group-stage showdown against Germany on June 20.

Even though Ivory Coast should pose a decent threat to France, Deschamps’ men have enough quality to secure the win here. The French dominance is clear, as they are undefeated in the previous three head-to-head meetings (W2, D1) and should secure a comfortable victory in front of their fans.

France vs Ivory Coast Player Prop

It’s unclear exactly how strong the French starting lineup will be, but several key players are expected to see action as they build match fitness ahead of the FIFA World Cup. One player who should be a lock to see minutes here is Kylian Mbappe, who didn’t have the best end to the season at Real Madrid.

Despite a rift with Los Blancos manager Alvaro Arbeloa, Mbappe was extremely productive and finished the 2025-26 season with 42 goals across all competitions. In this friendly, he offers solid value in the anytime goalscorer market.

The Ivory Coast defence might be depleted, making it even harder for them to contain the Real Madrid star.

France vs Ivory Coast Same Game Parlay

Our three-leg suggests this is a clash France should dominate with ease. With a star-studded attack and against a depleted defensive line, they are well positioned to break the deadlock in a game that could easily produce at least three goals. Two of the previous three head-to-head friendlies have cleared this line.

Another likely scenario is both teams scoring. France could also be depleted defensively, and Ivory Coast have enough pace and power upfront to trouble almost any side in the world, so they should cause the French backline a decent amount of problems.

France vs Ivory Coast Team News

France Team News 

The lone injury concern in the French camp is a big one, as Arsenal centre-back William Saliba is dealing with a back injury and is considered a massive doubt for the friendlies before the World Cup. A final call on his status for the tournament hasn’t been made, but don’t expect France to risk the Gunners’ star defender in the tune-up matches before their WC opener against Senegal.

Ivory Coast Team News

Ivory Coast could have a few defensive concerns heading into this friendly since the availability of both Odilon Kossounou and Evan N’Dicka is in question. Both players are dealing with thigh injuries and could be rested here to ensure they’re fully fit for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opener.

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