France vs England Prediction, Preview, Team News and Lineups 05.07.2025

• Date and Time: Saturday, July 5, 2025, 20:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Letzigrund Stadion, Zurich, Switzerland

France vs England Preview and Team News

France Team News

France and England meet each other in the first round of the upcoming Women’s European Championships on Saturday. Both teams know each other well and share an old rivalry, which can sometimes also go beyond the football pitch.

For the French, a lot will depend on the way they build their play from the back in this game, and how they set their attackers up for creating chances. On most occasions, the French like to play a short passing routine, which eventually culminates in them trying to enter their opponents’ box to find the back of the net. In defence, France usually follow a zonal marking system which pays a lot of importance to high pressing tactics. 

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They don’t have any serious injuries in their squad. 

Interestingly, the Frenchwomen defeated Brazil 3-2 in a friendly on their way to this tournament. While that win over Brazil is bound to calm a lot of nerves, France will also take great heart that they’ve won all of their previous five events. What’s most interesting is that they’ve kept a clean sheet in four of those games.

France predicted lineup vs England (4-3-3): Peyraud-Magnin; Nka, Toletti, Bacha, Ndongala; Majri, Jean-Francois, Samoura; Bussy, Baltimore, Katoto.

England Team News

England, who were beaten by a 1-2 scoreline by Spain in their last UEFA Women’s Nations League match before coming into this tournament, know they cannot afford to put a foot wrong here. Along with France, they have to contend with the likes of the Netherlands and Wales in their group, and it’s not going to be easy for them to qualify.

However, their recent 7-0 win over Jamaica in a friendly is bound to give them the morale and assurance they need ahead of entering such a big tournament. The fact also remains that they have scored a whopping 21 goals in their previous five encounters, and only conceded three into their own net.

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Manager Sarina Wiegman usually prefers to play with a 4-3-3 setup, which gives her team enough control with the ball in midfield before pushing forth in search of attacking chances. Sometimes, we also see England overloading one of their wings to allow for more fluidity in passing.

The English club have the tendency to dictate proceedings in every game they play, and will be hoping to have more of the ball against France. Fortunately for them, they do not have any major absentees in their squad. 

In defence, England like to follow a strict structure that rarely alters its shape.

England predicted lineup vs France (4-3-3): Hampton; Charles, Greenwood, Williamson, Bronze; Park, Walsh, Stanway; Hemp, Russo, Mead.

France vs England Prediction

• Pick: England to win or draw
• Odds: 1.34 (22Bet)
• Correct score prediction: France 1-2 England

England have a tactical advantage over the French side in this game, and we expect them to either win or draw. The quality in their attacking third is slightly better than what their rivals have, which tips the balance in their favour. 

The English side like to use the flanks to their advantage too, giving them a superior threat in the attacking third. In set-pieces, England appear to have an upper hand, and France will have to work very hard inside their box to prevent their opponents from dictating the rhythm of this game.

​France vs England Prediction, Betting Tip

• Pick: Total over two goals
• Odds: 1.51 (22Bet)

We anticipate a total of over two goals this weekend, which is only natural given the calibre of the attackers on show. France and England like to base their tactics on an all-out attacking style of football when pushed to the hilt, so we should see goals as the natural outcome of their tussle. 

Most importantly, both teams like to play with a 4-3-3 formation that emphasises crossing and lobbing the ball when inside the opposition’s box. This also leads to more attempts at the goal.

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