A little information about the World Cup football match

France - Iraq
1X + Under (4.5)
23.06.26 00:00 (MSK)

France approaches this match as one of the main contenders for the World Cup victory, and the gap in class between the opponents is truly significant here. The selection of players, squad depth, quality of play in all lines, and experience in major tournaments — the French team practically surpasses Iraq in every component. In the first round, Didier Deschamps' team confidently defeated Senegal (3:1), once again confirming that they are in excellent form. For France, this is an ideal opportunity to earn another three points and almost guarantee their advancement to the playoffs, so a victory for the favorite seems the most logical outcome.

Regarding goal-scoring, there are few signs of open football. Iraq lost 1:4 to Norway, and their only goal was more the result of a lucky episode than a reflection of attacking quality — the team created almost nothing near the opponent’s goal. Today, Iraqis will most likely focus on deep defense from the first minutes, trying to hold back the opponent’s pressure for as long as possible. France, traditionally pragmatic, will act accordingly: after gaining a comfortable advantage, the team does not rush and calmly controls the course of the match. This scenario makes a confident French victory without many goals the most probable, so the option with a total less than 4.5 seems quite reasonable.
Let the grass decide!