Kylian Mbappe and France lock horns with Robert Lewandowski and Poland in the Round of 16 at the 2022 World Cup on Sunday. France finished atop Group D with a 2-1 record, their one loss coming at the hands of Tunisia after a spot in the knockout round had already been secured. Poland finished second in Group C at 1-1-1. They went through to the Round of 16 thanks to their edge on Mexico in goal differential. The winner of this match will take on the winner of England vs. Senegal in the quarterfinals.
Kickoff is set for 10 a.m. ET. Caesars Sportsbook lists France as the -330 favorites (risk $330 to win $100) in the latest France vs. Poland odds, with Poland set as +950 underdogs. A draw after 90 minutes is priced at +400 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before making any Poland vs. France picks or 2022 World Cup predictions, you need to see what SportsLine soccer insider Brandt Sutton has to say.
Sutton, a former collegiate soccer player, has been SportsLine's top soccer editor for nearly five years. He has followed soccer closely for much longer and factors in managerial tactics, projected lineups and past performances to make the most informed decisions possible, keeping his finger on the pulse of the game all over the globe.
Sutton has also been on a roll with his best bets, going 160-125-2 over his last 287 soccer picks this year, returning almost $2,000 for $100 bettors.
Now, Sutton has broken down France vs. Poland from every angle and just revealed his 2022 World Cup picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see his picks. Here are the betting lines and trends for Poland vs. France:
- France vs. Poland spread: France -1.5 (-115)
- France vs. Poland over/under: 2.5 goals
- France vs. Poland 90-minute money line: France -330, Poland +950, Draw +400
- FRA: Kylian Mbappe has 31 goals and 18 assists in 62 games for France
- POL: Robert Lewandowski has scored 93 times in 126 appearances for Poland
- France vs. Poland picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why you should back France
The winners of the 2018 World Cup, France boast a deep, talented roster. Though injuries have downed four important players -- Karim Benzema, N'Golo Kante, Paul Pogba and Lucas Hernandez -- Les Blues are still as dangerous as ever. Mbappe is arguably the best striker in the world, a blazing speedster with an inspired touch. Mbappe routinely shreds opposing defenses and has already scored three times in Qatar. His supporting cast of Oliver Giroud and Ousmane Dembele is excellent.
The loss to Tunisia should not scare potential backers. Les Blues had already locked in a spot in the knockout round by that point and had little to play for. Moreover, the Tunisians proved to be a shockingly stout defensive force, allowing just two goals in three group stages matches. France should be firing on all cylinders on Sunday.
Why you should back Poland
It took him far too many tries, but Lewandowski finally has a World Cup goal to his name. That weight off his shoulders should be mentally freeing as he seeks to power his country to the quarterfinals. France is a daunting opponent, but Poland didn't get here by accident. The Poles bring physicality up top and Lewandowski's debut campaign with Barcelona (13 goals in 14 matches) has been astoundingly good thus far.
Poland will also have confidence in Szczesny's ability to contend with France's attack. Though he allowed two goals in the match, Szczesny's outing against Argentina was magnificent. The South American side could have easily won 4-0 or 5-0 with a lesser keeper in goal. Szczesny stopped a Lionel Messi penalty and made eight total saves, doubling his output from the previous two group matches. The Juventus keeper knows how to show up in big spots.
How to make Poland vs. France picks
Sutton is leaning Under the total, but he has discovered a critical X-factor that has him jumping all over three confident bets, two of which pay plus-money. He's only sharing his 2022 World Cup picks and analysis at SportsLine.
So where does all the betting value lie in France vs. Poland? Visit SportsLine now to find out which wagers in Poland vs. France have all the value, all from the SportsLine soccer insider who has returned almost $2,000 for $100 bettors, and find out.
