Didier Deschamps’ team is not in the best mood before upcoming match against Uruguay after suffered defeat in clash with Netherlands in UEFA Nations League. World Cup winners recorded 0-2 away defeat in the last match of the group stage in League A. However, the team is still on the first position in the standings. French players showed poor level of football in that match. The Duthchmen, in their turn, were more dangerous and deserved to take three points. Hugo Lloris is the only player of Les Tricolores who’s worth to mention and he saved his team from many goals. France is still first in the table but the Dutchmen still have chances to win the group. The fate of the first place will be decided in the last match when Germany faces Netherlands. As to France, they should try to win upcoming match to please home crowd and cover recent defeat.
It is important for Uruguay to show an estimable result since at their last test sparring matches the team didn’t succeed. The Sky Blues, similar to France, will not sit out in their own half of the pitch. Uruguay had a friendly match against Brazil recently. The Sky Blues recorded 0-1 defeat (нет нормально аналога, поэтому так). The fact is that the Uruguayans are skidding at the test matches during the last time. For example, they had suffered two defeats from Japan and South Korea in October. What is more, the team gave away 6 goals in those matchups. Uruguay national football team won’t count on few notable players: Godín and Giménez will not play as both of them are injured. Absence of two centre-backs can have a significant impact on the team’s playing. However, the sky-blues will have the moments for finding the net especially with such skilled forwards as Suarez and Cavani are.
Since both of the teams prefer the offensive play and have top players, it is likely that there will be goals from both sides. Everything is clear about who the obvious favourite is and who the underdogs are in this match. France has a home-field advantage, and Uruguay doesn’t have two centre-backs. In addition, France won 4 out of their last 5 home games. France’s victory is the most expected outcome.
Prediction for the match: France to win.
Les Bleus have to show their best football in upcoming International friendly to cover disappointing defeat against Oranje.
