New Zealand are looking to secure their place in the knockout round, when they face France, who already earned their spots in the next round. Coming into this match, these two squads have different campaigns in the group stage. New Zealand is currently at the third of their group standings with one win and one loss. However, for New Zealand to qualify in the next round, they need to score a win in this match, or they will lose their chance. Meanwhile, France proved why they are a powerhouse squad through their group stage campaign. France had a perfect run in the group stage, making them earn their spots in the next round. The meeting between these two teams is on July 31, 2024, at 1:00 AM (GMT+8).
New Zealand FC
New Zealand secured a 2-1 victory over Guinea at the Allianz Riviera to start their Olympics football quest on a high note. However, they suffered a 4-1 defeat against the United States at the Stade de Marseille. Team USA took a four-goal lead with goals from Djordje Mihailovic, Walker Zimmerman, Gianluca Busio, and Paxten Aaronson. A win on Tuesday guarantees their last-eight spot, but New Zealand must be at their best against a star-studded French side who have unbeaten in each of their last five matches in July. A point will also see New Zealand make consecutive knockout-stage appearances at the Games, but only if Guinea causes an upset and claims victory against Team USA in the other group fixture.
New Zealand is in good health and ready for Tuesday’s match against the US, with Bazeley and Randall potentially in the starting XI, alongside Waine and Bayliss.
France FC
France secured a place in the Olympic football quarter-finals for the first time since 1996 with two wins from the opening two games in Group A. A 1-0 victory over Guinea broke the 28-year spell, with Freiburg man Kiliann Sildillia scoring deep into the second half. France also secured a 3-0 victory over Team USA in the Group A curtain-raiser on July 24, with Alexandre Laccazette, Michael Olise, and Loic Balde contributing to the scoresheet. With former marksman Thierry Henry at the helm, Les Blues are firm favorites to secure a second gold medal at the Games. France first clinched gold in 1984, after a 2-0 victory over Brazil.
Olise, a Bayern Munich player, has scored three goals in two Olympics games. He will form an attacking trio with Mateta and Lacazette, while Chotard, Millot, and Kone will play in midfield. Balde and Lukeba will form the defensive pairing.
Prediction:
France FC
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