The Lionesses kick off their Euro 2025 campaign on Saturday evening with a tricky match against one of the tournament favourites in France.
Sarina Wiegman’s side are the reigning champions following their famous victory on home soil in 2022, during which they beat Germany in the final at Wembley.
But keeping hold of the trophy is perhaps an even tougher task, so the pressure is on the England manager and her array of Women’s Super League stars.
Below is a full match preview from NetBet, complete with the latest football betting odds – and betting tips which can be used in conjunction with our Bet Builder feature.
France vs England Preview
Captained by the imperious defender Leah Williamson and with world-class stars in front of her such as Keira Walsh, England are a side to be feared at this tournament.
However, the Lionesses have only won three of their last five matches. A shock 3-2 defeat at Belgium in April was followed by a 2-1 loss to Spain at the start of last month.
In contrast, France have won their last eight matches across all competitions and look well set to go far in this tournament.
Perhaps even more impressively, the French kept a clean sheet in five of the last six matches, highlighting what a complete unit they are these days.
And what makes this match even more intriguing is the fact a talented Netherlands side are also part of Group D, along with Wales – who look unlikely to spring a surprise in truth.
As such, there is absolutely no guarantee that both England and France will go through to the quarter-finals, regardless of what the pre-tournament outright odds say.
England take on the Netherlands in their second group stage match and Wiegman will know just how important it is to avoid a defeat before that crucial contest.
France vs England Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Holders England are slight favourites to claim the win on Matchday 1 of the group stage at odds of 2.24. A France victory is priced at 2.88, while the draw is 3.07.
France vs England Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.78
This should be a very even contest between two teams who love to attack and entertain the crowd. As such, we expect plenty of goals, with each side on the scoresheet.
Alessia Russo to score anytime @ 3.18
Russo arrives at the Euros on the back of a fabulous season at Arsenal, with her goals in the WSL seeing her named the FWA Women’s Footballer of the Year. With 23 goals in 51 appearances for England, she can open her account on Matchday 1 of this tournament.
Marie-Antoinette Katoto to score anytime @ 3.25
Lyon’s Katoto is a formidable striker, having lit up French football during her time at Paris Saint-Germain. Boasting 38 goals in just 55 games for France, England may find it tough to stop her from landing a decisive blow.
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