France are yet to hit their best form in the qualifiers for the Qatar 2022 World Cup, but they’re currently sitting at the top of Group D. Les Bleus made a poor start to the qualifying campaign when they drew against Ukraine, however, they returned to winning ways in their next name by defeating Kazakhstan.
A first-half goal from Ousmane Dembele and an own goal by Ukraine’s Sergiy Maliy helped France to a 2-0 win away from home. Didier Deschamps’ side will be playing again on Wednesday, where an away clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina awaits.
Bosnia’s form in the qualifiers has been porous and the southern European nation is still chasing their first win of the campaign after drawing in their opening group game.
The Dragons were held to a 2-2 draw by Finland before also drawing goalless with Costa Rice in an international friendly last Friday. Bosnia will, therefore, be chasing their first win of the campaign when they face France on Wednesday.
Having played a game less, the Balkan nation is three points behind France. However, they boast a talented squad that is capable of beating any side on a good day. Edin Dzeko, Miralem Pjanic and Miroslav Stevanovic are world-class players who have the ability to singlehandedly affect matches.
But they will need to be at their best to defeat France. Aside from Anthony Martial who is an injury doubt, everyone else in Les Bleus’ camp is fit to play.
Paul Pogba also recently returned from injury but lasted an hour against Kazakhstan and is expected to start against Bosnia, too. Meanwhile, Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann are also expected to maintain their places in the starting XI.
France are favourites for the clash and are priced by Betika at 1.40 to win, while Bosnia is priced at 9.00 to triumph. The bookmaker prices the game at 4.75 to end in a draw.