Paraguay have earned their place in the Round of 16 the hard way, and they’ll likely make this a real grind against a France side with no shortage of attacking firepower.
The South Americans are at their best when they’re compact, physical, and difficult to play through, so expect them to sit deep, slow the tempo, and try to frustrate France for as long as possible.
France, meanwhile, have the kind of quality that can turn a tight game in an instant. Kylian Mbappe remains the obvious danger man, while Ousmane Dembele and Marcus Thuram give Les Bleus multiple ways to hurt teams in transition and around the box.
This feels like a classic knockout mismatch on paper, but Paraguay should be stubborn enough to keep it competitive for a while.
France may need to stay patient – just like they did against Sweden – but their class in the final third should eventually prove the difference.
Prediction: France to Cover (-2 Goals) @ $2.45
Value: France Over 3.5 Goals @ $3.40
Player Pick: Bradley Barcola Anytime Goalscorer @ $2.63
Paraguay vs France Odds & Popular Betting Markets
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