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France and Guinea clash at the Stade de Nice in Nice on Saturday for matchday two of the 2024 Summer Olympics group stages. The sides have been drawn alongside New Zealand and the USA in Group A of the men's tournament.
Speaking of France, the hosts began their campaign with a 3-0 vanquish of the USA in their opening game earlier this week. Alexandre Lacazette, Michael Olise and Loic Bade struck apiece to hand them a big win.
Les Bleus delivered a statement performance and will be looking to build on that going forward in the games as they aim to strike gold on home turf. Head coach Thierry Henry will be happy with his side's performance but could still make a chance or two, with Ryan Cherki looking to coming in, and Arnaud Kalimuendo also hoping for a start.
On the other hand, Guinea were beaten 2-1 by New Zealand on the same day. A first-half strike from Matthew Garbett had the National Elephants trailing early on (25'), but Amadou Diawara equalized midway through the second half (72'). However, within four minutes, Benjamin Waine restored the lead for the OlyWhites, which eventually sealed all three points for them.
Following the first round of games, France are at the top of their group with three points, while Guinea are in third. Another setback on matchday two could end their progression hopes.
France vs Guinea Head-To-Head and Key Numebrs
- France and Guinea last met at the Olmpics in 1968, when the former prevailed 3-1 in Puebla, Mexico
- Guinea are playing at the Olympics for just the second time in their history, ending a 56-year wait to return
- France could seal a place in the quarter-finals of the Paris games with a win this weekend, which could mark their first progression in the competition since 1996
France vs Guinea Prediction
France will be confident of their chances here after such an emphatic beginning to their 2024 Olympics campaign. Packed to the rafters with talent, Les Bleus could come flying out of the blocks again and seal the match at the earliest to confirm their progression to the next round.
Prediction: France 2-0 Guinea
France vs Guinea Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: France
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Under 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: No
