France vs. Spain Men's Soccer: Picks, Predictions, Odds and Player Props

A nation will come to a virtual standstill on Friday evening when France take on Spain in the men's soccer gold medal match at the Parc des Princes.

It's the final the host nation dreamed of and Les Bleus are favored to round off the competition with the perfect outcome, but Spain will be desperate to spoil the party.

Either way, a thrilling final can be expected with both sides reaching the decider in great shape.

France vs. Spain betting picks and predictions

France to win & both teams score (+400)

France kick-off this contest as +125 favorites but they will also be under huge pressure to deliver and that could lead to a nervy start from the home nation.

That may play into the hands of Spain, who have found goals easy to come by at these Olympics and who could revel in the role of underdogs.

La Roja can at least get on the scoresheet having already bagged 16 goals in this tournament, but whether they can complete the job with a shock victory remains to be seen.

Instead, backing a home win in which both teams score may be the best betting strategy.

France had a comfortable time of things in the group stage where they won all three fixtures without conceding, but things got a bit tougher in the knockout stage and that could put them in good stead for this gold medal match.

An ill-tempered affair against Argentina saw France edge through 1-0 and they needed extra-time in a 3-1 win over Egypt in the semifinals.

Spain, meanwhile, finished second to Egypt in their group and had to work hard to see off Morocco 2-1 in their semifinal showdown. La Roja breezed past Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals.

However, the weight of expectation and a huge home support could carry Les Bleus through, so a home win with both teams scoring looks the best bet.

France to win 2-1 (+850)

Goals have been fairly easy to come by at this tournament for these two sides and at least three can be scored on Friday.

An average of two goals per game have been scored in France's five fixtures at the Olympics, while Spain's matches have been going at a rate of 3.2.

Both sides will want to play on the front foot and that could lead to a pulsating clash once any early nerves are settled.

France will be pushed on by their fervent home support and they look a decent bet at +850 to come out on top by a 2-1 scoreline.

Spain have scored in all five of their matches this tournament, and they have conceded in four of their five matches at the Olympics.

France have kept four clean sheets in the tournament, but they may struggle to shut out a Spanish outfit who have had eight different scorers in this tournament.

Fermin Lopez to score or assist (+200)

Spain have spread around their goalscoring duties, but Barcelona midfielder Fermin Lopez has more than played his part with four goals in five matches at the Olympics.

That puts him second in the top scorer list alongside France forward Jean-Philippe Mateta, and the pair are two behind leader Sofiane Rahimi of Morocco.

Both get the chance to draw level with or overhaul Rahimi in the Golden Boot race, although the Morroccan could increase his tally in the bronze medal contest against Egypt on Thursday.

Lopez, however, has looked a class act in front of goal and he also set up the winner for Juanlu Sanchez in the semifinal victory over Morocco.

If Spain are to trouble the hosts, then Lopez is likely to be in the thick of the action and the +200 odds that he either scores or provides an assist looks another value wager.

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France vs. Spain odds

France	+125
Draw	+210
Spain	+230

France vs. Spain player props

Anytime Goalscorer

Alexandre Lacazette	+187
Jean-Philippe Mateta	+187
Abel Ruiz	+225
Arnaud Kalimuendo	+225
Samu Omorodion	+300
Michael Olise	+333

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