Azerbaijan vs France Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

Les Bleus dominated the proceedings when they last faced the Milli.

The Azerbaijan national football team is now gearing up to take on the France national football team for a FIFA World Cup European Qualifiers match. This is going to be an interesting clash, which will take place at the Tofik Bakhramov Stadium.

The Milli have not been able to win any of their World Cup qualifying matches in their ongoing campaign. Despite being at home, they will be under pressure.

The Azerbaijan national football team have lost four of their five qualifying matches due to their lacklustre show of performances. They will need to tweak their strategy this time around.

Les Bleus are coming in after securing an easy 4-0 win against Ukraine in their last fixture. They qualified for the mega tournament.

Their performance was on point, including all sectors on the field. The France national football team have won four of their five matches of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers and will be looking to extend their winning run now.

A lap of honour to celebrate qualifying for the 2026 World Cup! 🔥🥳 #FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/iX8ydjqPZv

— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) November 13, 2025

Kick-off:

• Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
• Stadium: Tofik Bakhramov Stadium
• Date: Sunday, November 16
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 p.m. IST/ 05:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Azerbaijan: L-D-L-L-L

France: W-W-W-D-W

Players to Watch

Emin Makhmudov (Azerbaijan)

The 33-year-old will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against the French. He will be looking to control the midfield well and also help his side on the attacking front. Emin Makhmudov must deliver a top performance for the Azerbaijan national football team.

Hugo Ekitike (France)

Hugo Ekitike is coming in after scoring a goal for the French national football team in their 4-0 win against Ukraine. He has now completed five appearances as well. Expect him to play an important role in the attacking front in the absence of Kylian Mbappe.

The Liverpool forward will be yet again ready to find the net.

Match Facts

• Azerbaijan have lost all of their last three matches.
• France are unbeaten in their last six games.
• Les Bleus have won all three of their fixtures against the Milli.

Azerbaijan vs France: Betting Tips and Odds

• France to win @1/10 William Hill
• Olise to score @9/4 bet365
• Goals over 3.5 @17/20 William Hill

Injury and Team News

Azerbaijan will be ready with all their players fit and prepared to be in action.

Eduardo Camavinga and Kylian Mbappe are injured. They will not be in action for France.

Kylian Mbappé to miss France 🇫🇷 vs Azerbaijan clashReason? Inflammation in right ankle 🦵📍 Back to Madrid[via: X @FabrizioRomano]#football #WCQ #France #Mbappe pic.twitter.com/IOLOI59eWG

— Khel Now World Football (@KhelNowWF) November 14, 2025

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Azerbaijan won: 0

France won: 3

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

Azerbaijan predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Bayramov (GK); Badalov, Mustafazada, Krivotsyuk; Huseynov, Makhmudov, Khaybulaev, Abbasov; Bayramov, Aliyev; Akhundzade

France predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Maignan (GK); Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Digne; Kante, Kone; Olise, Cherki, Barcola; Ekitike

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure due to their poor run of form. Les Bleus will be keen to use it to their advantage. France are likely to come out and defeat Azerbaijan in their upcoming World Cup qualifying clash.

Prediction: Azerbaijan 0-4 France

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Prime Video UK

USA: Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX

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