Senegal have previous when it comes to shocking France at a World Cup and will try to summon the spirit of 2002 when they face Les Bleus tonight in New Jersey.
The French were world champions and heavy favourites when they kicked off the tournament in Japan 24 years ago but slumped to a shock 1-0 loss against the African nation.
Senegal now have an even stronger team but will have to upset the odds once more, with Bet365 pricing them at 6/1 for another surprise win.
France vs Senegal top betting tips
Didier Deschamps probably has the strongest squad at the World Cup but France haven't looked like world beaters in their warm-up games.
Another African nation, Ivory Coast, beat them 2-1 on French soil and Les Bleus have conceded in their last five outings.
Senegal were held to a 0-0 draw by the Saudis in their final friendly but had netted in their 13 games before that so BTTS looks good value tonight at 21/20 with Bet365.
Sadio Mane is now 34 but a recent double against the USA shows he can still pack a punch. The Senegalese star is a tempting 11/10 just to have an effort on target.
Iraq vs Norway
The other game in Group I tonight looks like a mismatch as Iraq go up against in-form Norway.
The Norwegians were the most impressive side in European qualifying, racking up eight successive wins and beating Italy home and away.
Erling Haaland scored an incredible 16 times on the road to North America and it's hard to see Iraq's defence coping with the giant striker if he's in form.
Backing the Manchester City star for two or more goals pays 15/8 at Bet365 while the same firm price him at 6/5 for three or more shots on target.
Goal difference could be key in this group so I'd imagine the Norwegians will keep their foot on the gas for 90 minutes.
Combining a win for Norway with over 3.5 goals pays 6/4 at Bet365 while backing them to win both halves is also decent at 5/4.
Argentina vs Algeria
World champions Argentina get their title defence underway in one of the late games and the clash with Algeria could be their toughest test in Group J.
The Algerians have lost just one of their last 18 games and could be a tough nut to crack for Lionel Scaloni's side.
Patience could be key for the Argentinians and backing most goals to come after the break looks decent value at 11/10 with Bet365.
There's some fiery competitors out there and this is a match that has the potential to boil over. Over 3.5 cards stands a good chance at 4/6 but I'm more drawn to the 6/4 on offer for both sides to pick up two cards or more.
If you fancy a punt on that bet or anything else today, make sure you check out our guide to the top 2026 World Cup betting apps.
Super singles
- BTTS in France vs Senegal 21/20 Bet365
- Erling Haaland three or more efforts on target 6/5 Bet365
- Both sides two or more cards in Argentina vs Algeria 6/4 Bet365
Upcoming match previews and betting tips
- Tue 20:00 France vs Senegal
- Tue 23:00 Iraq vs Norway
- Wed 02:00 Argentina vs Algeria
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France v Senegal
2 + cards for France 5/4
4 + cards in the match 11/10
Betmgm
austria
norway win and over 1.5mgls
portugal
1.4/1 @ladbrokes
Good afternoon, guys,
Today’s punt,
France vs Senegal – Kick off 20:00
Dayot Umpamecano to be fouled 1+ times.
@ 12/5 with Bet365 (Generally around EVENS everywhere else).
Good luck with all bets today !!!!1
Sorry, should read UPAMECANO
Unless he’s got the HUMP🤣🤣
Jerv u19 vs Start u19
First half goal line
Over 2.0 @ 1/1 (bet365)
Should be goals here, neither team is good at keeping clean sheets, issue is finding value, if you can get over 4.5mgs around evens I would take it. Other than that i think at the very worst here you get your stake back.
Good luck 🤞
Mane over 1.5 SOT, Rabiot over 0.5 SOT and Mbappe over 0.5 tackles. 37.5/1 Boylesports. 🤞
Boylesports offering odds on man of the match if anyone’s interested. Michael Olise at 5/1 maybe have a squeek
France to win
France most corners
Senegal most cards
2/1