France vs. Senegal Odds, Picks & Predictions

France take on old foes Senegal in the opening match of Group I Tuesday at the New York New Jersey Stadium.

In the opening match of the 2002 World Cup, Senegal inflicted a stunning defeat on the reigning world and European champions and the French didn't recover from that loss, exiting at the group stage without scoring a goal.

The subsequent 24 years have been quite the journey for both nations. France added a second World Cup in 2018, while the Lions of Teranga won their maiden continental title in 2021.

Senegal are no longer a surprise package and are certainly one of the dark horses heading into the competition.

This could be one of the most exciting matches of the group stages.

France vs. Senegal betting picks and predictions

Over 2.5 goals (-110)

While this game could be tricky to predict, goals should be on the cards at the New York New Jersey Stadium on Tuesday.

Incredibly, France's previous nine international matches has featured three or more goals, with Les Bleus scoring 23 times in that period.

With an attack featuring Kylian Mbappe, Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele, plus a supporting cast littered with talent, Les Bleus have the potential to cause plenty of problems in the final third.

Although goals may not be as prevalent in Senegal's recent games, three or more goals have been scored in five of their previous 11 matches dating back to the start of the Africa Cup of Nations in December 2025.

Both starts will be eager to make a positive start to their Group I campaigns.

Both teams to score (+110)

Confidence might be flowing in the French camp that they can win their third World Cup in what is head coach Didier Deschamps' final tournament in charge.

There have been no issues from an attacking point of view, but defensively France have a tendency to concede silly goals.

Since September 2025, they have kept just three clean sheets, conceding goals against the likes of Azerbaijan and Northern Ireland during that period.

Senegal failed to score in their final warm-up game before the tournament against Saudi Arabia, but they managed to score net goals in the two matches before that tie.

Led by captain Sadio Mane, the Lions of Teranga won't be afraid to take the game to the French.

Michael Olise to score anytime (+175)

Olise has gone from being on the periphery of this French side to arguably being one of the most important members of the team.

Across 52 games for Bayern Munich last term, Olise scored 22 times, while registering a hugely impressive 31 assists in all competitions.

The winger only made his international debut in September 2024, but he now has 10 goal contributions in his 17 appearances, including seven goals.

He scored a wonderful hat-trick against Northern Ireland in the final pre-tournament friendly and this will only further boost his confidence heading into the World Cup.

Deschamps will likely unleash him on the right wing against Senegal. As such, backing him to get on the scoresheet is a wise bet.

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France vs. Senegal odds

France	-209
Tie	+333
Senegal	+600

France vs. Senegal player props

Anytime goalscorer

Kylian Mbappe (France)	-110
Michael Olise (France)	+175
Ousmane Dembele (France)	+175
Desire Doue (France)	+175
Sadio Mane (Senegal)	+400
Aurelien Tchouameni (France)	+650

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