France will try to avoid another disappointing World Cup outing as they take on Uruguay, June 11, at Green Point Stadium, in Cape Town. France is in Group A along with France, Mexico and South Africa. World Cup oddsmakers at BODOG.com have France as EVEN moneyline favorites over Uruguay (+265) with the over/under set at 2.5 goals . Be sure to get your Uruguay vs France 2010 World Cup Predictions Group A Odds in now at BODOG.com
Uruguay remains a strong team in South America, having reached third place and fourth place in the last two Copa América tournaments, but they still struggle to make a deep run into the World Cup. The Uruguay side features a mix of youthful players and household names and is led by the authoritative figure of Diego Lugano , the latest in a long line of temperamental, strong-willed Uruguayan skippers. Up front La Celeste can count on a fearsome strike partnership formed by Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez. The Atletico Madrid striker is another veteran of Korea/Japan 2002 and has put together an impressive CV during his time in Europe. His sidekick Suarez is busy making a name for himself with Ajax Amsterdam, taking over the captaincy after barely two years with the Dutch giants. Together the duo scored 12 goals in the qualifiers.
France must get back to their winning ways that had them World Cup Champs in 1998. But, from then to now the French have been nothing but a disappointment. Just like the team's previous World Cup qualifying campaign, the 2010 campaign got off to a disappointing start with France suffering disastrous losses and earning uninspired victories. "We're ready, we're very motivated," he said. "We'll have to work, we'll have to make adjustments and watch the video (analysis) to create understanding (between the players) and make adjustments between us in attacking and defensive areas." They failed to keep a clean sheet in their FIFA World Cup warm-up games, conceding three goals against Costa Rica, Tunisia and China. Les Bleus have been lambasted in the French press after Friday's defeat to China, a nation ranked 84th in the world. The defeat capped a series of disappointing results which has seen them held to a 1-1 draw by Tunisia and come from behind to narrowly beat Costa Rica 2-1. Thierry Henry has taken the captain’s armband, with William Gallas the leader at the back and both Jeremy Toulalan and Lassana Diarra indispensable in midfield. Meanwhile, the emergence of Yoann Gourcuff, the talent of Franck Ribery and the rejuvenation of Nicolas Anelka have given the coach a variety of options in attack , where Karim Benzema, Andre-Pierre Gignac, Florent Malouda and Loic Remy will also be hoping to feature. Bordeaux star Gourcuff says he and his fellow creative midfielders Florent Malouda and Franck Ribery need to shoulder more of the attacking burden.
Uruguay vs France
When: Friday June 11 2:30 AM ET
Line: BODOG.com
Pick: France (EVEN)
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