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France v Ivory Coast Stats

Data last updated: Wed 03 Jun 2026, 04:36 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

This friendly between France and Ivory Coast sets the stage for an open, attacking contest as both sides look to sharpen their offensive play ahead of competitive fixtures. France's recent matches have consistently produced goals, boasting a 100% over 2.5 goals rate, while Ivory Coast has shown moderate scoring ability with a 50% rate. Both teams have offensive weapons eager to impress, suggesting a lively encounter with multiple scoring opportunities. The match offers a tactical test for defensive solidity against dynamic attacking threats, with neither side likely to prioritize containment in this preparatory fixture.

BT4Y best bet

Over 2.5 Goals

  • France has a 100% over 2.5 goals rate in recent matches, indicating strong scoring form.
  • Ivory Coast contributes to goal-scoring with a 50% over 2.5 goals rate, supporting an open game.
  • The only previous meeting averaged 3 goals, suggesting a history of productive encounters.
  • France averages 10.5 shots per game with 4 on target, showing offensive pressure.
  • Ivory Coast averages 12.5 shots and 5.5 on target, highlighting their attacking intent.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model rates Over 2.5 Goals at 72.3% probability, reflecting the attacking tendencies of both teams. France's perfect recent record for matches exceeding 2.5 goals and Ivory Coast's willingness to engage offensively underpin this forecast. The previous meeting's average of 3 goals further supports the likelihood of a high-scoring game. While the are not provided, the strong attacking metrics and shot volumes from both sides justify in this outcome. No data limitations affect this analysis, making the pick a solid choice based on available evidence.

France recent Over 2.5 rate100%
Strong positive
Ivory Coast recent Over 2.5 rate50%
Positive
Previous meeting average goals3 goals
Positive
France average shots per game10.5
Positive
Ivory Coast average shots per game12.5
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

Expect an open and entertaining friendly with both teams eager to test attacking options. France's consistent goal-scoring form and Ivory Coast's offensive activity suggest a match likely to surpass 2.5 goals. The combination of tactical freedom and attacking talent on both sides supports this prediction.

Main risk

The main risk is that friendly matches can sometimes feature experimental line-ups and cautious approaches, which might limit scoring despite attacking potential.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Attacking tendencies and goal-scoring potential

“The attacking profiles of France and Ivory Coast, combined with their recent goal trends, make Over 2.5 Goals a compelling prospect in this friendly. Both teams have shown willingness to push forward, which should translate into multiple scoring chances.”

Key Data Signals

Over 2.5 Goals evidence

France has a 100% over 2.5 goals rate in recent matches, indicating strong scoring form.

Ivory Coast contributes to goal-scoring with a 50% over 2.5 goals rate, supporting an open game.

The only previous meeting averaged 3 goals, suggesting a history of productive encounters.

France averages 10.5 shots per game with 4 on target, showing offensive pressure.

What To Watch In The Data

Over 2.5 Goals notes

  • In the last meeting between France and Ivory Coast, the average goals scored was 3, suggesting a history of open and attacking games.
  • Recent form trends over the last five matches for France show a 100% rate of Over 2.5 Goals, reinforcing the expectation of a high-tempo, goal-rich fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

France2.5
Avg goals scored
Ivory Coast2.5
France1
Avg goals conceded
Ivory Coast0
France100%
BTTS rate
Ivory Coast0%
France100%
Over 2.5 goals
Ivory Coast50%
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 72% vs implied 64% · edge +8.6 pts
1.57
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.91
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 88%
1.17
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 54%
2.38
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Under 2.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 32%
2.35
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 37%
1.8
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France's recent matches all exceeded 2.5 goals and featured both teams scoring, while Ivory Coast's data shows a more mixed BTTS profile but still a 50% over 2.5 rate. The previous meeting averaged 3 goals, reinforcing the expectation of multiple goals and potential BTTS involvement.
Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 72% vs implied 64% · edge +8.6 pts
1.57
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Ivory Coast Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · model 56%
4.65
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Ivory Coast to WinBetUK guide price · model 46%
9
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.91
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 28%
4.75
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France Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 48%
1.18
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France to WinBetUK guide price · model 38%
1.33
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Although specific are unavailable, the model's 72.3% chance for Over 2.5 Goals indicates a strong likelihood of a high-scoring match. The market should be monitored for value, but current data supports this as a sensible selection based on attacking metrics and recent trends.

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Corners, cards and shots

Territory, discipline and chance-volume data.

France5
Avg corners for
Ivory Coast5
France14
Avg total corners
Ivory Coast12
France3
Avg yellow cards
Ivory Coast0
France14
Avg shots
Ivory Coast12.5
Best odds for this sectionOver 9.5 CornersBetMGM guide price · Model 69% vs implied 56% · edge +13.4 pts
1.8
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France averages 3.5 corners and 3 yellow cards per game, indicating moderate pressure and discipline levels. Ivory Coast's higher average of 5 corners and no yellows suggests active wing play and less aggressive defending. Both teams generate significant shot volumes, with Ivory Coast averaging 12.5 shots and France 10.5, supporting an attacking game with set-piece and shooting opportunities.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

France

WW
Last 52W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 0D 0L
29 Mar 2026A Colombia3-1
26 Mar 2026A Brazil2-1

Ivory Coast

WW
Last 52W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 102W 0D 0L
31 Mar 2026A Scotland1-0
28 Mar 2026A South Korea4-0
Best odds for this sectionIvory Coast Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 56% vs implied 22% · edge +34.5 pts
4.65
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Ivory Coast to WinBetUK guide price · model 46%
9
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Away / DrawBetUK guide price · model 75%
2
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 28%
4.75
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Home / DrawBet365 guide price · model 66%
1.07
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France Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 48%
1.18
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France to WinBetUK guide price · model 38%
1.33
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France's perfect record of over 2.5 goals in recent matches highlights their attacking consistency, while Ivory Coast's 50% rate indicates occasional high-scoring games. Both teams have scored multiple goals recently, suggesting momentum towards an open, goal-rich encounter in this friendly.
Head-to-head

Recent meetings and how much they still matter.

1France wins
0Draws
0Ivory Coast wins
25 Mar 2022France v Ivory Coast2-1
Market aligned with main pickOver 2.5 GoalsBet365 guide price · Model 72% vs implied 64% · edge +8.6 pts
1.57
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Ivory Coast to WinBetUK guide price · model 46%
9
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BTTS YesBetfred guide price · model 67%
1.91
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DrawBetfred guide price · model 28%
4.75
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France to WinBetUK guide price · model 38%
1.33
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The single previous meeting between France and Ivory Coast ended with an average of 3 goals scored, indicating a precedent for a high-scoring encounter. While the sample is limited, this historical data aligns with current attacking trends and supports the Over 2.5 Goals prediction.
Player stats

Player-level trends, roles and attacking routes.

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Season team stats

Friendlies

France2
Played
Ivory Coast2
France2.5
Avg goals for
Ivory Coast2.5
France1
Avg goals against
Ivory Coast0
France0
Clean sheets
Ivory Coast2
Best odds for this sectionIvory Coast Draw No BetBetMGM guide price · Model 56% vs implied 22% · edge +34.5 pts
4.65
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Ivory Coast to WinBetUK guide price · model 46%
9
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France Draw No BetBetUK guide price · model 48%
1.18
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France to WinBetUK guide price · model 38%
1.33
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Season-long data shows France averaging 2.5 goals scored and 1 conceded per game, reflecting strong offensive and solid defensive balance. Ivory Coast matches also average 2.5 goals scored with no goals conceded recently, indicating potential for goals but also defensive resilience. These stats support the likelihood of a match exceeding 2.5 goals due to offensive capabilities on both sides.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

100%France Over 2.5
50%Ivory Coast Over 2.5
3H2H avg goals
In the last meeting between France and Ivory Coast, the average goals scored was 3, suggesting a history of open and attacking games. Recent form trends over the last five matches for France show a 100% rate of Over 2.5 Goals, reinforcing the expectation of a high-tempo, goal-rich fixture.

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