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

Les Bleus are on a three-match winning streak!

The France national football team are all set to battle it out against the Azerbaijan national football team in their next FIFA World Cup European qualifier. Parc des Princes is going to witness this interesting clash.

Les Bleus will be feeling confident here as they are on a good run of form at the moment. They have won both of their first two World Cup qualifying matches and are looking sharp at the moment. France national football team will be at home and they are going to use it to their advantage.

𝘽𝘼𝘾𝙆 𝙏𝙊 𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙆 ⚔️ pic.twitter.com/EyD3RojuZP

— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) October 7, 2025

The Azerbaijan national football team are all set for a tough battle in their upcoming fixture. They still haven’t been able to secure a win in any of their first two FIFA World Cup qualifiers. It is going to be a hard match for them and they will be looking to work on their strategy.

Kick-off:

• Location: Paris, France
• Stadium: Parc des Princes
• Date: Saturday, October 11
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Friday, Oct 10; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Rohit Saggi
• VAR: In use

Form:

France: W-L-W-W-W

Azerbaijan: L-D-L-L-D

Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (France)

In two World Cup qualifying matches, Kylian Mbappe has scored two goals and is yet again going to play an important role in the attacking front for Les Bleus. He has scored 14 goals in just 10 games for Real Madrid this season and will be keen on replicating his form for Les Bleus.

👍 pic.twitter.com/A7mrFBcb5u

— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) October 6, 2025

Emin Makhmudov (Azerbaijan)

Emin Makhmudov will be looking to step up his game as the Azerbaijan national football team faces a tough challenge next. He can regulate the ball well in the midfield, which will be an important aspect for his side. Makhmudov must also help his side in the final third by coming up with some creative plays for his fellow teammates.

Match Facts

• Azerbaijan have not been able to secure a win in their last 11 fixtures.
• France have won all of their last three matches.
• Les Bleus have won both of their previous games against Azerbaijan.

France vs Azerbaijan: Betting Tips and Odds

• France to win @1/40 bet365
• Kylian Mbappe to score @5/2 Betway
• Goals over 3.5

Injury and Team News

Bradley Barcola has withdrawn from France’s squad due to an injury. Ibrahima Konate might miss out on action due to a lack of fitness.

💙 They’ll be wearing the France shirt for the upcoming October international window! Here is Didier Deschamps’ squad list 📋Notably, a first call-up for Jean-Philippe Mateta 🫡#FiersdetreBleus pic.twitter.com/8swaDJgtqu

— French Team ⭐⭐ (@FrenchTeam) October 2, 2025

Azerbaijan have all of their players ready and fit to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 2

France won: 2

Azerbaijan won: 0

Draws: 0

Predicted Lineups

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

Maignan (GK); Koundé, Saliba, Upemanco, Theo Hernandez; Camavinga, Kepheran Thuram; Mbappe, Olise, Coman; Mateta

Azerbaijan predicted lineup (5-4-1)

Magomedaliyev (GK); Aliyev, Badalov, Mustafazada, Krivotsyuk, Bayramov; Emreli, Makhmudov, Khaybulaev, Jafarquliyev; Dadashov

Match Prediction

Les Bleus are doing well at the moment and the visitors are in poor form at the moment. The France national football team are likely to secure a win against Azerbaijan in their upcoming World Cup qualifier.

Prediction: France 4-0 Azerbaijan

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Prime Video UK

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

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