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New Zealand face France at the Orange Velodrome on Tuesday (July 30) in the final round of their 2024 Paris Olympics group-stage campaign. The OlyWhites kicked off their campaign with a 2-1 win over Guinea last week. Matthew Garbett opened the scoring midway through the first half before Plymouth Argyle's Ben Waine netted the winner in the second.
They then lost 4-1 to the USA, conceding all four goals before the hour mark. New Zealand are third in Group A with three points from two games and will advance to the knockouts with a win if Guinea avoid defeat, while a draw could also suffice.
France, meanwhile, beat the USA 3-0 in their opener in Marseille. Three different players gor on the scoresheet, including veteran striker Alexandre Lacazette. They then beat Guinea 1-0, with Freiburg's Kiliann Sildillia heading home the winner 15 minutes from time.
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The hosts are atop their group with six points and will guarantee top spot with a point.
New Zealand vs France Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Tuesday's game will mark the first meeting between New Zealand and France at the U23 level.
- The OlyWhites are without a clean sheet in three games across competitions.
- France are one of three teams in the Olympics yet to concede a goal.
- Les Blues have been knocked out in the group stage in one of their last five appearances.
New Zealand vs France Prediction
New Zealand have lost two of their last three games after winning their previous four. They failed to impress against the United States last time out and face a tougher test against the group leaders.
France, meanwhile, are unbeaten in seven games across competitions, winning five. They are the stronger side and should win fairly easily.
Prediction: New Zealand 1-3 France
New Zealand vs France Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: France
Tip 2 - Goals - Over/under 2.5 - Over 2.5 goals (Eight of France's last 10 matches have produced more than 2.5 goals.)
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes (Both sides have scored in three of the OlyWhites' last four matchups.)
