International Friendlies
France vs Northern Ireland
Mon, 08 Jun 2026 - 20:10 (UK Time)
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France vs Northern Ireland Prediction & Stats - International Friendlies 2026
Predictions
It is all or nothing. France and Northern Ireland meet in the knockout stage of the 2026 World Cup on 08/06 (Monday), at , at 20:10 UK time.
That is why the prediction below points to the best bet for this knockout clash.
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Prediction for France vs Northern Ireland in the 2026 World Cup
Who goes through? Who heads home? This is the match that could define everything for France and Northern Ireland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Eagle Predict Prediction
France Win
Last updated on 06-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, France are the favourites to win, with 83% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: France vs Northern Ireland
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Monday, 08/06/2026
🕐 Time: 20:10 UK time
🏟️ Stadium:
France in the 2026 World Cup
France come into this match with 3 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for France:
World Cup campaign
2 win(s), 0 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s)
Average: 2 point(s) per match
6 goals scored in the World Cup (2 per match)
4 goals conceded in the World Cup (1.33 per match)
France in 2026:
7 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 1 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Kylian Mbappé with 5 goal(s)
Assists: Kylian Mbappé with 3
Latest results for France
04/06/2026 15:10
29/03/2026 15:00
26/03/2026 16:00
16/11/2025 12:00
13/11/2025 14:45
Northern Ireland in the 2026 World Cup
Northern Ireland come into this clash with 2 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Northern Ireland have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
1 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 2 point(s) per match
2 goals scored in the World Cup (1 per match)
1 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.5 per match)
Northern Ireland in 2026
4 win(s), 1 draw(s), and 3 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Jamie Donley with 1 goal(s)
Assists: Ethan Stuart William Galbraith with 1
Latest results for Northern Ireland
04/06/2026 12:00
31/03/2026 14:45
26/03/2026 15:45
17/11/2025 14:45
14/11/2025 14:45
France vs Northern Ireland: head-to-head history
France and Northern Ireland do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for France vs Northern Ireland
Check the probable lineups below for the France vs Northern Ireland prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
The lineups are updated closer to kick-off
Other predictions for the match
In addition to the betting tip offered at the start of this article, see other good bets for France vs Northern Ireland:
👉 Prediction: Over 2.5
Our analysis shows that this match is likely to see many goals.
After reviewing France and Northern Ireland’s recent performances, we predict this game will exceed 2.5 total goals. Both teams boast some of the strongest attacks in International Friendlies, which makes this a strong betting option.
👉 Prediction: Northern Ireland win or Draw
We have strong confidence in Northern Ireland’s ability to leave with at least a point, making them a smart pick on the Double Chance market.
Northern Ireland has consistently put in solid away performances, while France’s form has been far from convincing. An outright win might be a big ask, but the added security in case of a draw makes this bet interesting.
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Stats
The statistics for France vs Northern Ireland that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.42
League: 2.84
Both Teams to Score
75%
League: 44%
Over 1.5+
75%
League: 71%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 49%
Cards
4.67
League: 2.71
Corners
6.5
League: 8.87
Home Team
France
International - International Friendlies
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 3.5 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 2.5 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.89 | 1.26 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 0.84 | 1.61 |
Away Team
Northern Ireland
International - International Friendlies
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
|
2 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
D
|
1 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 1.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.09 | 1.02 | 1.15 |
|
xGA
|
1.61 | 1.74 | 1.48 |
Corners
10.33 / Match
+22% Corners / Match
France received +22% more corners than Northern Ireland in the International Friendlies
8.5 / Match
Ivory Coast
(8)
Colombia
(5)
Brazil
(2)(1)
Guinea
(2)
Wales
Cards
2.67 / Match
+34% Cards / Match
France received +34% more cards than Northern Ireland in the International Friendlies
2 / Match
Ivory Coast
(0)
Colombia
(3)
Brazil
(3)(1)
Guinea
(1)
Wales
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+100%
France is +100% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Ivory Coast
(1)
Colombia
(3)
Brazil
(2)(1)
Guinea
(1)
Wales
Goals Conceded
1.33 / Match
+62%
France condeded +62% more goals than Northern Ireland
0.5 / Match
Ivory Coast
(2)
Colombia
(1)
Brazil
(1)(0)
Guinea
(1)
Wales
International Friendlies Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 13 | 20 | 2.5 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 2.5 |
| 3 |
Austria
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 4 |
Germany
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 5 |
Ivory Coast
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 6 |
Japan
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 7 |
Panama
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 12 | -2 | 8 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Canada
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| 9 |
Nigeria
|
4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
| 10 |
Belgium
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 11 |
Algeria
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 12 |
Ireland
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 13 |
Egypt
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 14 |
Brazil
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| 15 |
Iran
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 16 |
France
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 17 |
Senegal
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| 18 |
Czech Republic
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 19 |
Australia
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 20 |
Bulgaria
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| 21 |
Argentina
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 22 |
South Korea
|
4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 1.5 |
| 23 |
Ukraine
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 24 |
Slovakia
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 25 |
Kenya
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 26 |
Spain
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 27 |
Ecuador
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 28 |
Norway
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 29 |
Portugal
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 |
| 30 |
Netherlands
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 31 |
Switzerland
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 32 |
Bolivia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 33 |
Finland
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 34 |
Northern Ireland
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 35 |
Cape Verde
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 36 |
Slovenia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 37 |
Russia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 38 |
Tunisia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 39 |
Venezuela
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| 40 |
Hungary
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 41 |
China
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 42 |
Paraguay
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 43 |
Indonesia
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 44 |
Cameroon
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 45 |
Israel
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 46 |
Zimbabwe
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 47 |
Turkey
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 48 |
Italy
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 49 |
Croatia
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 50 |
Colombia
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 51 |
USA
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | -4 | 3 | 1 |
| 52 |
New Zealand
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 53 |
Montenegro
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 54 |
Scotland
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 55 |
Chile
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 56 |
Serbia
|
4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 3 | 0.75 |
| 57 |
Tanzania
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 58 |
Liechtenstein
|
1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 59 |
North Macedonia
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 60 |
Jordan
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | -3 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 61 |
Wales
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 62 |
Iceland
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 63 |
Greece
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 64 |
Uruguay
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 65 |
South Africa
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 66 |
Uzbekistan
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 67 |
Ghana
|
4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 1 | 0.25 |
| 68 |
Costa Rica
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 10 | -7 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 69 |
England
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 70 |
Romania
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 71 |
Georgia
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 72 |
Sweden
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 73 |
Honduras
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 74 |
Estonia
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 75 |
Peru
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 76 |
Haiti
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 77 |
Denmark
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 78 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 79 |
Lesotho
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 80 |
Iraq
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 81 |
Congo DR
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 82 |
Poland
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 83 |
Zambia
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 84 |
Cyprus
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 85 |
Malawi
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 86 |
Mali
|
1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 87 |
Nicaragua
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 88 |
Trinidad and Tobago
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 | 0 |
| 89 |
St. Kitts and Nevis
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 90 |
Solomon Islands
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 | 0 |
| 91 |
Kazakhstan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 92 |
Guatemala
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 11 | -10 | 0 | 0 |
| 93 |
Saudi Arabia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
| 94 |
Kosovo
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 95 |
Moldova
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 96 |
Madagascar
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 97 |
Burundi
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
| 98 |
Palestine
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 99 |
Kyrgyzstan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 100 |
Sudan
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 101 |
Puerto Rico
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 102 |
Rwanda
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 103 |
Uganda
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 104 |
Mozambique
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 105 |
Albania
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 106 |
El Salvador
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 107 |
Grenada
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | -8 | 0 | 0 |
| 108 |
Mauritania
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 109 |
Dominican Republic
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 110 |
Burkina Faso
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 111 |
Guinea
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 112 |
Kuwait
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 113 |
Singapore
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 114 |
Thailand
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 115 |
Oman
|
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 116 |
Macau
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
| 117 |
Malta
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 118 |
Gambia
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 119 |
Curaçao
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
| 120 |
Luxembourg
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
| 121 |
Qatar
|
1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 | 0 |
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