TIPS - Azerbaijan VS France

[(Azerbaijan) Neutral]:
1. Tural Bayramov and Khayal Aliyev may be dropped from the starting lineup. Rustam Akhmedzade is expected to start.

[(Azerbaijan) Weakness]:
1. Azerbaijan are currently at the bottom of Group D standings, and this is Azerbaijan's final match in the World Cup qualification (UEFA). Azerbaijan will officially conclude their 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign after this match.
2. In terms of recent form, Azerbaijan are currently on a 3-game losing streak, with team morale very low.
3. Azerbaijan have scored only 2 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game, indicating poor offensive firepower.
4. Azerbaijan have conceded 13 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 3 goals conceded per game, showing poor defensive performance.
5. The two sides have faced each other only once, with Azerbaijan recording 0 wins, 0 draws, and 1 loss, putting them at a disadvantage.

[(France) Strength]:
1. France have already secured qualification for the 2026 North American World Cup. They aim to finish their World Cup qualifying campaign unbeaten.
2. Due to his outstanding performances in the Saudi Pro League, N'Golo Kante has returned to the national team.
3. In terms of recent form, France have remained unbeaten in their last 6 matches, winning 5 of them, indicating excellent form.
4. France have scored 13 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 3 goals per game, showing full offensive firepower.
5. In their only previous encounter, France scored 3 goals and conceded 0, showing superior offensive and defensive statistics.

[(France) Weakness]:
1. Eduardo Camavinga has been sent back to Real Madrid due to minor thigh discomfort. Kylian Mbappe has also withdrawn due to injury.

[Tips]:
From the recent form comparison between the two sides, Azerbaijan are currently on a 3-game losing streak, while on the other hand, France have remained unbeaten in their last 6 matches, winning 5 of them.

Azerbaijan have been the 'point donors' throughout this qualifying campaign and will face another tough night against France.

Although France are expected to make extensive rotations, they still possess enough quality to break through the home team's defense and secure a victory.

AH market provided visitors a -2.50 line for this match.

Thus, we expect France to score a perfect win.

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France (-2.5)