The Olympic semi-final between France and Egypt will take place on 5 August. The match starts at 22:00 Moscow time. Bookmakers have already made a prediction; they consider the hosts to be favourites: you can bet on the French to win at odds of 1.38. The Egyptians’ success is estimated at 8.20. Bets on a draw are accepted at 5:00.
Bookmakers’ odds for the France – Egypt Olympic match on August 5, 2024
Analysts believe that the France-Egypt match will be productive: a total of over 2.5 goals costs 1.74, and a total of under 2.5 goals costs 2.14. If the French score, the odds will be 1.07. The Egyptian goal is available in bookmakers with a rate of 1.75. You can bet on “both will score” for 1.97.
Analysis and prediction of the semi-final match of the 2024 Olympic Games France – Egypt (05/08/2024)
The 2024 Olympic Football Games are almost over. The semi-final matches of the tournament will be played on 5 August. In the last of them, France will host Egypt at the Groupama stadium in Lyon. Kick-off is scheduled for 22:00 Moscow time.
The French are on course for victory at their home Olympics. In the previous stages of the tournament they beat the United States (3-0), Guinea (1-0), New Zealand (3-0) and Argentina (1-0). In the last match, the “tricolors” had to put in a lot of effort and moral qualities to achieve their goal.
The Argentines had a significant advantage in terms of ball possession, attacked more dangerously and more often and also took more shots. The French were forced to break the rules frequently. They immediately received five yellow cards and one red card, but after the final whistle Enzo Milhaud provoked the blue and white fans by wildly celebrating the team’s victory and a fight broke out. As a result, the Frenchman was punished.
The difference was made by the partnership of Michael Olise and Jean-Philippe Mateta, who played together at Crystal Palace last season. The striker scored from a pass from the midfielder in the fifth minute of the match. The midfielder will start the new season as a Bayern player.
The leader of the French Olympic team, Alexandre Lacazette, had a good game. He competently advised his teammates. The 32-year-old striker did not impress with his performance, but he still brought a lot of benefits, as he performed impressive teamwork.
For the “tricolors” it was very important to beat the Argentines. Lacazette said after the match that the French team managed to win both on and off the field. Let us remember that before the Olympic Games, during the celebration of the victory in the Copa America, the Argentines sang an offensive chant about the French footballers.
Egypt’s Olympic squad does not have players of the calibre of Alexandre Lacazette and Michael Olise. The chances would have been roughly equal if Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah had gone to the Olympics, but the striker decided to focus on preparing for the new season at the Club.
The burden of leadership has fallen on former Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny, who is no longer as good as he once was. With age, the midfielder has lost many of his best qualities. In the previous phase of the tournament, the Egyptians narrowly defeated Paraguay. It all came down to the penalty shootout, for which the opponent turned out to be less prepared.
In the upcoming match, the “Pharaohs” will hardly be able to survive at least until extra time. However, you should not expect them to suffer a crushing defeat either. Both the main national team and the Egyptian Olympic team have a very well-coordinated defense.
The bookmakers accept a bet on a French victory and a total of under 3.5 goals at odds of 2.16. The “tricolors” have not yet conceded a single goal at the 2024 Olympics, but they themselves have never scored more than three goals. You should definitely not expect a high performance.
Prediction and betting tips for the France – Egypt Olympic match on August 5, 2024
France left a lot of strength and excitement in the meeting with Argentina. Most likely, they will simply defeat the Egyptian team at home, which has much fewer resources. The “Pharaohs” have a backbone. They know how to defend and force a fight, but they are unlikely to make it to extra time and especially to the penalty shootout. The “tricolors” are the clear favorites.
Tender: France wins and the total is under 3.5 goals in 2.16.
