France vs Azerbaijan Prediction, 1:45 a.m. October 11: Paris opens party

Prediction before the match France vs Azerbaijan

The French team won all 6 points after the first two matches in Group D of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in Europe. Les Bleus defeated Ukraine 2-0 and Iceland 2-1 despite having to come from behind, thanks to the brilliance of the familiar name Kylian Mbappe. With their current strength, they are still the strongest candidate for a ticket to the next round as well as for the title at the next World Cup. Any result other than a victory against Azerbaijan would be a real shock.

In the third match, France returned home to welcome Azerbaijan, the opponent considered the weakest in Group D. Azerbaijan started the campaign with a heavy 0-5 defeat to Iceland and a 1-1 draw with Ukraine. With only 1 point after two matches, the Caucasus team is at the bottom of the group. This team is still in a disastrous streak, having not known victory in more than 10 recent matches, and the last time they won an official match was in November 2023.

Against such a weak opponent, coach Deschamps can completely experiment with tactics and lineups. As for the away team, coach Aykhan Abbasov is likely to choose a defensive style of play, hoping to minimize the number of goals conceded. However, the possibility of the Azerbaijan team avoiding a heavy defeat is almost zero. Against an opponent with a clear difference in class, this will likely be a one-sided match. France has the opportunity to "open the party" in Paris and continue to consolidate the top position in Group D. The only remaining question is how many goals Les Bleus will score against Azerbaijan.

Form, history of confrontations between France and Azerbaijan

Historically, the two teams have only met twice, both in the Euro 1996 qualifiers, with France winning easily with scores of 2-0 and 10-0. This reunion promises to be difficult to surprise.

The form of France and Azerbaijan is completely opposite. In 2025, France has a record of 4 wins and 2 losses. Azerbaijan has been playing very poorly in recent years, showing poor offensive and defensive abilities.

France vs Azerbaijan force information

France will be without Ferland Mendy, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, Wesley Fofana, Marcus Thuram, Bradley Barcola due to injury. Aurelien Tchouameni is absent due to suspension.

Konate and captain Kylian Mbappe are doubtful to play.

Azerbaijan has the best force.

Expected lineup France vs Azerbaijan

France : Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Theo Hernandez; Coman, Kone, Rabiot, Olise; Mbappe, Ekitike.

Azerbaijan: Magomedaliyev; Cafarguliyev, Q.Aliyev, Badalov, Kryvotsyuk; Nuriyev, Emreli, Dadashov, Ibrahimli, Mahmudov; Qurbanly.

Score prediction France 5-0 Azerbaijan