France vs New Zealand Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips: Back the visitors to win a close encounter

France host New Zealand in what is expected to be a very close match. New Zealand in particular have had a fantastic start to their Autumn internationals, beating the likes of Ireland and England.

This match kicks off at 20:10pm and can be watched live on TNT Sports.

New Zealand have had a great run in their Autumn internationals so far winning their last 5 games in a row, including wins against big teams such as Ireland, England and Australia.

This France team is undoubtedly strong and may even have the edge over New Zealand on paper. However, their recent schedule raises some questions—they’ve only played one match since July, a comfortable 52-12 win over a struggling Japan side last week. While they showed their quality in that game, it’s hard to predict how they’ll perform against a top-tier opponent like New Zealand. With the All Blacks in excellent form, this matchup should be highly competitive, but New Zealand’s sharpness might give them the advantage.

I will be backing New Zealand to win at odds of 1/1.

I will also be backing New Zealand to score over 22.5 points, currently offered at odds of 4/5.

This seems like a solid bet, given their recent scoring form. In their last five games, New Zealand have consistently surpassed the 22.5-point mark, with an impressive average of 35 points per game. This run of form highlights their attacking strength and ability to put up points even against tough opposition. With their current momentum and scoring efficiency, they seem well-positioned to reach or exceed this total once again.

France have also conceded more than 22.5 points in 4 of their last 6 games including against teams that are weaker than this New Zealand side on paper such as Wales and Uruguay.