With three days to go until the World Cup final, France is currently marginally ahead of Argentina as favourite to win Sunday’s final; a game that will mark the final time that we will see Lionel Messi on the biggest stage of all.
Despite Argentina’s convincing play against Croatia, that led to the 3-0 win, France, led by Didier Deschamps, the reigning champions are priced at 10/11 to retain their crown and become the first side to go back-to-back at World Cups since Brazil in 1962. Meanwhile, Lionel Scaloni’s Argentina can be backed at a best price of 11/10 to lift the Jules Rimet Trophy.
As for the betting in 90 minutes, France are 37/20 best price to win whereas Argentina can be backed at 9/5; a draw is available for a general 2/1.
Kick-off in the World Cup Final is 15:00 GMT and there are plenty of free bets available for the game.
So whether you’re backing Les Bleus to retain their title, or believe that a long overdue, well deserved, Messi World Cup win is written in the footballing stars, there’s plenty of betting value to be had.
Going into the final, Messi (EVS) and Kylian Mbappe (6/4) are level on five goals in the race for the Golden Ball market. The 35-year-old is 2/9, while his PSG teammate has comes in at 5/1.
