Over 2.5
Market 61.7% · BetBugs 65%
France's 2.7 goals/game average and Sweden's 2.0 conceded/game, plus Hien's absence, support a high-scoring knockout clash.
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France's dominant group stage, Sweden's defensive injury crisis, and a high-scoring head-to-head trend make over 2.5 goals the standout value pick at a slight edge over the market.
While France are heavy favorites to advance, the handicap and first-half result markets are priced too optimistically, so focus on goals rather than margin of victory.
Compare BetBugs' chances with the market's.
Positive edges · 1
Market 61.7% · BetBugs 65%
France's 2.7 goals/game average and Sweden's 2.0 conceded/game, plus Hien's absence, support a high-scoring knockout clash.
Other edges · 4
The published chance does not exceed the market's implied chance.
FranceBetBugs 72% · Market 78%
France's dominant group stage (9 points, +8 GD) and Sweden's defensive absence make a French win highly likely, though the odds are short.
BetBugs 90% · Market 94%
Given France's superior form and Sweden's inconsistency, it is highly unlikely Sweden will win in regular time.
How likely BetBugs thought each outcome was.
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF-GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FranceRound of 32 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10-2 | 9 |
| 3 | SwedenRound of 32 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7-7 | 4 |

