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Qualifying for Euro 2024 resumes on Thursday with nine matches across Europe, including France hosting Ireland in a Group B showdown at Parc des Princes in Paris. Halfway through their qualification schedule, Les Bleus have gone a perfect 4-0-0 and lead the group with 12 points. Meanwhile, Ireland have one win and two losses through three group matches and sit in third place, behind France and Greece (six points). The top two teams from each group will advance to Euro 2024 in Germany. 

Kickoff between France and Ireland is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET. The French are the -470 favorites (risk $470 to win $100) in the latest France vs. Ireland odds, with the Irish the +1300 underdogs. A draw is priced at +450 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in your Ireland vs. France picks or UEFA Euro 2024 qualifying predictions, you need to see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Jon "Buckets" Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. Since the end of last year's World Cup he has been red-hot, going 186-172-8 for a profit of $2,369 for $100 bettors.

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Now, Eimer has broken down France vs. Ireland from every angle and just revealed his picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Ireland vs. France:

  • France vs. Ireland spread: France -1.5 (-135), Ireland +1.5 (+105)
  • France vs. Ireland over/under: 2.5 goals
  • France vs. Ireland money line: France -470, Ireland +1300, Draw +450
  • FRA: Olivier Giroud is France's all-time leading scorer, with 54 goals
  • IRL: James McClean has made 100 appearances for the national team
  • France vs. Ireland picks: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back France

Les Bleus have a plethora of attacking talent. In addition to Kylian Mbappe, who has led Ligue 1 in goals in each of the last five seasons, France have Randal Kolo Muani (16 goals last season for Eintracht Frankfurt), Antoine Griezmann (16 for Atletico Madrid) and Olivier Giroud (a record 54 goals in 124 appearances for France). Behind their world-class attackers, the French lead the qualifying teams in attacks (210) and rank second in shots (73) and third in passing accuracy (89.5%).

In addition, France have dominated the series against the Boys in Green. Since a 3-2 loss in Dublin in 1981, the French are unbeaten in their last eight games against Ireland. That includes a 1-0 victory over the Irish in March. Ireland's last away win against France came in 1937. See picks at SportsLine. 

Why you should back Ireland

The Irish played an excellent match against France the last time these teams met. In the first group meeting in March, Ireland limited Les Bleus to only one good chance in the opening half before allowing a goal in the 50th minute. The Boys in Green nearly got an equalizer in the final minute, but France goalkeeper Mike Maignan made a spectacular save of a Nathan Collins header, securing a narrow 1-0 victory.

In addition, the Irish face a France side that will be missing a key member of its defense. Defender Ibrahima Konate has missed Liverpool's last two matches due to a muscle injury and will not be available for Les Bleus' games against Ireland and Germany. The 24-year-old Konate played in every match for France during the team's run to last year's World Cup Final. See picks at SportsLine. 

How to make France vs. Ireland picks 

Eimer has broken down the Euro 2024 qualifier from every angle and is leaning Under on the goal total. He also has locked in two confident best bets, while also offering a full breakdown of this matchup. You can see his Euro 2024 qualifying picks and analysis only at SportsLine.

Who wins Ireland vs. France, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see the best bets for the France vs. Ireland match, all from the soccer expert who is up well over 23 units on his soccer picks in 2023, and find out.