As expected, the first leg ended in an under result. The prediction provided here was a double chance in the favor of France. The main reason behind that view was the big class difference especially in the midfields. That area will be decisive in this game as well.

Ireland team are playing their hearts out, credits must go to them but that won’t bring a World Cup ticket on its own. In these kind of crucial games against experienced teams like France, you have to add something more to that characteristic. Ireland at the moment, with the available squad have nothing more to add on it. Actually, they were relying on a favor from French technical staff with a possible terrible tactical approach but French team has too many potential that can easily overcome lack of coaching in these kind of important games.

French coach will have to do a replacement in the starting line up due to an injury. Abidal will definately miss the game after picking up an injury at the first leg and wil be out for around 3 weeks. This won’t effect the team that much though.

Final words; Ireland will start this match in an attacking style of play. This will be a perfect situation for French attackers such as Anelka, Henry and Gignac.

I am expecting a France win here and unlikely in the general view; this game might produce some goals as the Irish players are not accustomed to play an offensive style against tough teams at away, a style which will also leave France too many open spaces.

Prediction
France | Win
Extras
Goals | Over 2,5
France at HT | France at FT