France vs Ukraine: prediction & betting odds 13 November 2025

The Matchday 9 clash in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between France and Ukraine will take place on November 13 at the Parc des Princes in Paris. France vs. Ukraine: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

France

In the previous round, the team dropped their first points of the current qualifying cycle. Playing away, the French drew 2-2 with Iceland. Before that, they had defeated each of their group opponents once. Didier Deschamps' side leads their closest pursuers, Ukraine, by 3 points, meaning a win in the upcoming match will secure France a direct spot in the 2026 World Cup. The team remains unbeaten in World Cup qualifiers for 16 matches (11 wins and 5 draws).

• Exactly two or three goals were scored in 7 of France's last 9 World Cup qualifying matches.
• The team has not lost at home in this tournament for 13 matches – 10 wins and 3 draws.
• France has not scored more than two goals in 6 of their last 8 home World Cup qualifying games.

Predicted lineup for France (4-2-3-1)

Mike Maignan – Jules Kounde, Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Digne, William Saliba – Manu Kone, N'Golo Kante – Bradley Barcola, Michael Olise, Rayan Cherki – Kylian Mbappe.

Forward Randal Kolo Muani, Desire Doue, and Ousmane Dembele are out due to injuries.

Ukraine

Serhiy Rebrov's side had a poor start to the qualifying cycle: first losing 0-2 to France and then drawing 1-1 with Azerbaijan. However, they bounced back with a crucial away victory over Iceland (5-3) and a win against the Caucasians (2-1). With 7 points, Ukraine is in contention for one of the top two spots in the group. The team will lose the chance to finish first if they are defeated in this match. However, a win will guarantee them at least second place in the group.

• Ukraine has not lost in 12 of their last 14 World Cup qualifying matches (5 wins and 7 draws).
• Both teams scored in 11 of Ukraine's last 14 games in this tournament.
• The team has scored at least two goals in 5 of their last 7 away World Cup qualifying matches.

Predicted lineup for Ukraine (4-5-1)

Anatoliy Trubin – Yefim Konoplya, Illia Zabarnyi, Vitaliy Mykolenko, Valeriy Bondar – Ivan Kalyuzhnyi, Yehor Yarmolyuk, Mykola Shaparenko, Nazar Voloshyn, Oleksiy Gutsulyak – Vladyslav Vanat.

Forward Artem Dovbyk is out due to injury. Nazar Voloshyn has been called up in his place. Defender Mykola Matviyenko and midfielder Ruslan Malinovskyi will not play against France as Serhiy Rebrov left them out to avoid suspension for the match against Iceland.

Referee

Slavko Vincic (Slovenia)

Matches – 18 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 66;

Average yellow cards per match – 3.7;

Red cards shown – 0;

Average fouls per match – 25;

Penalties – 17%.

France vs. Ukraine: Match Prediction

The hosts might only need a draw in the upcoming match to secure the top spot in the group. Even if they end up level on points with Ukraine, France has a significantly better goal difference. However, the French will not take risks and will aim to defeat Ukraine for the second time in this qualifying campaign. Didier Deschamps' side is strong in attack and can easily score at least two goals. France has scored two or more goals in their last 7 World Cup qualifying matches.

Ukraine still has a chance to reach the top spot and will try to capitalize on it. But they will need to score, as playing defensively makes no sense; even if they lose, the outcome for second place will be decided in the final round. Serhiy Rebrov's side is active in attack and has scored at least once in 12 of their last 14 World Cup qualifying games.

I anticipate that there will be at least three goals in this match. Therefore, my prediction is Total over 2.5 goals.