France Women will look to wrap up top spot in Group D at the European Championships when they face the Netherlands at St. Jakob-Park on Sunday night.
Laurent Bonadei’s side are in pole position for section honours after winning each of their opening two matches.
Les Bleues made an early statement of intent with a 2-1 win over England before whacking Wales 4-1 on matchday two.
That pair of victories means that France require just one point from their final group game with the Netherlands to ensure that they top Group D.
As for the Dutch, their qualification hopes are hanging by a thread following a 4-0 loss to England in midweek.
Andries Jonker’s side will have to better the Lionesses' result on matchday three if they are to stand any chance of extending their stay in Switzerland this summer.
How the bookies view it: France big favourites
After winning each of their opening two group games, it’s no surprise to see France as odds-on 8/13 favourites with Boylesports. However, siding with another French success that features Over 1.5 Goals will boost the odds to an eye-catching 20/21 (Boylesports).
The Netherlands are as big as 10/3 on Boylesports to triumph in their Group D curtain-closer, while a share of the St. Jakob Park spoils has been priced up at 14/5 with the same firm.
Head to head: France seeking three on the spin
The two nations have crossed paths on the international circuit five times, with France coming out on top on three occasions, including each of the last two. Meanwhile, the Netherlands have just one win to their name, while the other meeting ending all square.
Players to watch: Keep an eye out for Katoto
Marie-Antoinette Katoto scored France’s opening goal of the tournament against England on matchday one. With 39 goals across her 57 appearances for the national team, the Chelsea attacker offers value to add to her tally here at 11/10 on Boylesports.
Vivianne Miedema is the Netherlands’ all-time top goalscorer, netting her 100th strike against Wales on matchday one. The deadly Dutch striker looks overpriced for an anytime strike on Sunday night at 14/5 with Boylesports.
Predicted line-ups
After watching his side get soundly beaten by England in midweek, Dutch boss Jonker is expected to make some changes to his side, with Danielle van de Donk among those in contention to start on Sunday night.
The aforementioned Katoto is pushing for a recall to the French starting XI, while Sandy Baltimore could also come back into the side after striking against Wales last time out.
Netherlands: Van Domselaar; Casparij, Janssen, Spitse, Brugts; Groenen, Van de Donk, Kaptein; Pelova, Beerensteyn, Miedema
France: Peyraud-Magnin; N’Dongala, Lakrar, Sombath, Bacha; Karchaoui, Jean-Francois, Geyoro; Baltimore, Diani, Katoto
Anything else catch the eye?
France have come flying out of the traps in each of their opening two Group D games, leading at half-time against both England and Wales.
In fact, Les Bleues have hit multiple goals before the interval in each of their first two assignments of the tournament.
With that in mind, the 7/2 (Boylesports) for France to score at least two first-half goals on Sunday night looks well worthy of interest at an attractive price.
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