Group stage·26 June

The model's read

Home
24%
Draw
23%
Away
53%
NorwayExpected goalsFrance
1.06 xG1.84 xG
Norway Elo
1740
France Elo
1851
Over 2.5
52%
BTTS
48%

Model vs market

How the model's probabilities line up against the bookmaker's.

ModelFair oddsPinnacleMarketModel − mkt
Home24.1%4.144.1622.5%+1.7
Draw22.6%4.423.5426.4%-3.8
Away53.2%1.881.8351.1%+2.1
Over 2.552.2%1.921.9748.0%+4.2
Under 2.547.8%2.091.8252.0%-4.2

Market probabilities are Pinnacle prices with the bookmaker margin removed. BTTS is model-only — no market shown.

Model favours France (53%).

Match preview

France enter as clear favourites against Norway, with the model's strength ratings placing them as the considerably stronger outfit. The gap between the two sides is substantial enough to expect France to control proceedings, dictate tempo, and create the better opportunities throughout the match.

Norway will need to be compact and disciplined to frustrate a French side boasting superior technical and tactical resources. The model's read suggests France should emerge with the result, though Norway's defensive organisation could make this more competitive than the raw strength differential alone might imply. How effectively the Norwegians can limit France's dominance will be key to their chances.

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