Published on: Jul 25, 2021 9:50 am IST|Updated on: Jul 25, 2021 11:44 am IST
FR U23 vs SA U23 Dream11 Prediction: France U23 are set to play South Africa U23 at the Saitama Stadium on Sunday in the group stage of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics men’s football tournament. France U23 come into this game on the back of a 4-1 loss to Mexico. South Africa U23, on the other hand, lost 1-0 to Japan U23 yesterday.
After being thrashed 4-1 by Mexico, the pressure is on France here, as they face South Africa who themselves are under pressure following a narrow 1-0 defeat at the hands of Japan. Having seen France ship four goals last time out and knowing how important the three points would be, South Africa are expected to adopt a very attacking style of play here in a bid to create more opportunities infront of goal after recording just four shots vs Japan. However, this could in turn see France capitalise on the counter attack as they look to exploit any space inside the opposition half. With that in mind, consider both teams to score in what should turn out to be an end-to-end contest.
Date: 25 July, Sunday Time: 1:00 PM (IST) Venue: Saitama Stadium 2002, Saitama
Where to watch France vs South Africa Live Score and Live Stream? No live streaming in India.
Recent form:
France – L South Africa – L
Head-to-head (first meeting)
France Wins- 00 Draws– 00 South Africa Wins– 00
France News
Injury Report and Unavailability: No injury or suspension issues for France in this match.
Expected changes and Strategy: Florian Thauvin, Teji Savanier, Lucas Tousart and AC Milan right-back Pierre Kalulu and young Paris Saint-Germain defender Timothee Pembele have also been named.
Paul Bernardoni Clement Michelin Pierre Kalulu Modibo Sagnan Melvin Bard Teji Savanier Lucas Tousart Florian Thauvin Alexis Beka Beka Randal Kolo Muani Andre-Pierre Gignac
South Africa News
Injury Report and Unavailability: James Monyane and Kamohelo Mahlatsi have both tested positive for COVID-19 and will not be available.
Expected changes and Strategy: The Africans have Pacos de Ferreira forward Luther Singh and Braga midfielder Kobamelo Kodisang as part of their squad.
Ronwen Williams Thendo Mukumela Luke Fleurs Tercious Malepe Reeve Frosler Goodman Mosele Teboho Mokoena Sibusiso Mabiliso Thabo Cele Luther Singh Evidence Makgopa
Florian Thauvin: Thuavin has 8 goals and a total of 21 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 39.05%. He had a total of 12 big chances. He has a total of 8 assist, 11 key passes and he created a total of 13 chances.
Andre-Pierre Gignac: Gignac has 16 goals and a total of 38 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 36.87%. He had a total of 18 big chances. He has a total of 1 assists, 9 key passes and he created a total of 19 chances.
X-factors, differential picks
Luther Singh: Singh has 5 goals and a total of 17 shots on goals. This results in a goal conversion rate of 38.62%. He had a total of 7 big chances. He has a total of 1 assists, 4 key passes and he created a total of 8 chances.
Goalkeeper: Williams Defenders: Sagnan, Kalulu, Michelin, Mabiliso Midfielders: Mokoena, Cele, Tousart, Thauvin Attackers: Singh, Gignac
If not a must-win then Sunday’s game is certainly a no-lose encounter for both teams. Fourth-string France are not certain to take advantage of disruption in the South Africa camp – a factor which may even serve to unite the Group A outsiders – because they are far from the finished article themselves. A score draw is therefore on the cards; a result which may not ultimately be enough for either side to progress. In our FR U23 vs SA U23 Today Match Prediction odds, we back for a 1-1 draw in this match.