France vs England Prediction

Jul 18, 09:00 PM UTC · Third-place play-off · Miami Stadium

Match Status

France 4-6 England · FT · Miss

Source: FIFA calendar/matches · Updated: —

The model sees this as a close match, with France narrowly favoured (42%). Overall probabilities: France 42%, draw 28%, England 30%; model score 1-0.

Model confidence: Low · top outcome 42%

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France
model top outcome · 42%

1-0
model score forecast

43%
over 2.5 goals probability

2026-07-18
model update date

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Citable facts: France 42% / Draw 28% / England 30%; expected goals 1.34-1.08; BTTS 49%; blended best estimate 49.3%/25.5%/25.2%. Data sources: FootyTips Elo + Poisson model, TheSportsDB fixtures, martj42 historical results. Probabilities are not guarantees.

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Post-Match Result

Miss: Final score France 4-6 England. Model pick: France. Actual result: England.

Brier contribution: 0.7533 · settled 2026-09-04

Win Probability

France win: 42%
Draw: 28%
England win: 30%

Goals & Scoreline

Model score: 1-0
Expected goals (model lambda): 1.34 - 1.08
Over 2.5: 43%
Both teams to score: 49%

Model Ratings

France Elo 2141 · England Elo 2197

Prediction by FootyTips.io's Elo + Poisson model · updated 2026-07-18. Probabilities, not guarantees.

Head-to-Head

France and England have met 35 times: 11 France wins, 6 draws, 18 England wins.

France 4–6 England · 2026-07-18 · FIFA World Cup
England 1–2 France · 2022-12-10 · FIFA World Cup
France 3–2 England · 2017-06-13
England 2–0 France · 2015-11-17
France 1–1 England · 2012-06-11 · UEFA Euro

Past meetings from the martj42 dataset (CC0).

Analysis

The model installs this a tight, evenly-matched World Cup 2026 fixture at Miami Stadium: France 42%, the draw 28%, England 30%. With a modest Elo edge to England (2197 vs 2141), France are only narrow favourites, and the model score forecast is 1–0.

Expect a cagey game: the model rates over 2.5 goals at 43% and both teams to score at 49%. These are probabilities from our transparent Elo + Poisson model, not certainties — upsets are part of the World Cup.

FAQ

Who will win France vs England?

France are favoured at 42%. France 42% / Draw 28% / England 30%.

What is the predicted score for France vs England?

Our model score forecast is 1-0, aligned with the top win/draw/loss pick.

What do betting markets say about France vs England?

De-vigged 1X2 odds from bookmaker odds imply 54.1% France win, 23.5% draw, 22.4% England win. Blending our model with the market gives a best estimate of 49.3% / 25.5% / 25.2%. Market-probability snapshot: null.

Will France vs England have over 2.5 goals?

The model gives a 43% probability of over 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in France vs England?

Both teams to score (BTTS) is rated at 49%.

What is the head-to-head record between France and England?

France and England have met 35 times: 11 France wins, 6 draws, 18 England wins.