France v Argentina

The knock-out phase begins on Saturday, and France are hot favourites to knock out Argentina when the pair meet, and it's a market position which is arguably justified even against a side ranked 5th in the world.

France have been supremely organised, facing just five shots all tourmanet so far, and despite scoring just three in three matches, they look a good unit, and this could be another great World Cup for the French.

Messi will always carry his own threat of course, but his commrades look all at sea now, and you might even argue that they are steering a path without a true captain to steer the ship - manager Jorge Sampaoli really doesn't look to be in charge anymore based on the evidence on Tuesday.

With France safely through after two games, they will surely be in better physical and mental shape, having been able to step off the gas and relax nice and early. They should be peaking for this one at just the right time.

With a well drilled back line, the 1-0 correct scoreline appeals in this one.

The latter group matches continued to produce penalties galore - in the matches that mattered anyway, and this pair have been well involved in that regard already. Another spot kick is 7/4 in this one.

0.5pts France to win 1-0 at 6/1 (Bet Stars)

0.5pts A Penalty awarded at 7/4

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