Uruguay v France Preview: Will Uruguay leave France feeling blue?

Odds and tips ahead of the last-eight clash

We’ve reached the business end of the World Cup as Uruguay meet France in the first of the quarter-finals.

France defeated Argentina 4-3, while Uruguay sent Portugal packing after a 2-1 win in the second round. But will there be fireworks when these two sides meet in Nizhny Novgorod?

The Coral News Team take a look at the key storylines…

Can France crack solid Uruguay defence?

It’s arguably the key question. Diego Godin and crew have conceded just one goal all tournament.  In fact, La Celeste have conceded fewer shots-in-the-box than any other side in Russia.

Their defence has always been Uruguay’s key component. That central defensive partnership of Godin and Jose Gimenez is rock solid.

In our #YourCall special market, Godin is 27/20 to win 3+ tackles. France to score Under 1.5 Goals is 8/15.

If one man can unlock the door…

Thankfully, France have a player particularly familiar with that pair – Antoine Griezmann.

The Atletico Madrid star has looked dangerous throughout the tournament and bagged two goals so far. Olivier Giroud’s introduction against Peru seemed to turn the tide in attack for France.

The Chelsea striker has acted as a lightning rod for the fleet-footed talents of Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe. The flying pair caused havoc in the win over Argentina. They’re both 19/10 to find the net Anytime.