France U23 vs USA U23 Predictions

• France have named a strong squad with plenty of standout attackers
• There have been 19 goals scored across France u23’s last five matches, including a 2-2 draw with the US
• Lacazette scored in 13 of his last 18 Ligue 1 games

Hosts to start with high-scoring win

France are hoping for gold on home soil in the Olympic football tournament, with high hopes for both their men’s team and their women’s team.

Thierry Henry has called up an impressive side with plenty of firepower for the Paris games, with Michael Olise, Desire Doue, Arnaud Kalimuendo and Jean-Philippe Mateta featuring in their squad.

The team will be led by Lyon star Alexandre Lacazette, who had a brilliant campaign last term with 19 Ligue 1 strikes. He scored in 13 of his final 18 league matches down the stretch and he’ll be central to their gold medal hopes.

Lacazette should hit the ground running this summer in Henry’s attacking side, but there are some concerns about how they’re shaping up at the back.

France’s under-23s have seen both teams score in four of their last five matches, including a 2-2 draw with the US. Those five games have seen a total of 19 strikes, so with Henry adding extra firepower to the squad over 2.5 goals is the standout bet ahead of this clash. Given the talent in the French side, back them for a 3-1 victory.