France will be looking forward to a stroll in the park when they face Albania in a Group A match at the Stade Velodrome in Marseille. Even infants know that France is the overwhelming favourite to win this match. Bet 365 has odds of 1/4 for a France win. But what even the grown-ups do not know is that Albania has been a banana peel opponent for France in recent times. The last two times Albania met France, the former won once and almost scored a win in the second before settling for a draw. Any one fancy a 16/1 odds with bet365 in favour of an Albania win?

Go ahead, but only if you have made a fortune out of betting in favour of Leicester City. Otherwise, stay calm and let this pass.

France

France was a bit erratic in their 2-1 win in the opening fixture against Romania. The team has not had much of practice prior to the tournament. They will likely to produce a far more dominating performance than that in the opening night. All their stars are fit and raring to go. Dmitri Payet will be looking to enhance his reputation, while Paul Pogba and Antoine Griezmann will be keen the recoup the lost Euro ground. A win will guarantee France’s place in the second round.

Albania

Albania will be without their influential skipper Lorik Cana, who is suspended for this fixture after receiving a red card against Switzerland in the last game, in which Albania lost 1-0. A loss here would almost mean the end of the campaign for the Albanian side. They do not have the players to match France. All they have are a solid defence and the confidence of taming the French in the last couple of matches.

France - Albania match facts

• Albania has one of the tallest goalkeepers in the fray. Etrit Berisha is 1.94 meters tall.
• France leads the overall head to head record against Albania 4-1, in spite of the recent hiccups.
• France has never lost a match at the Stade Velodrome.

France - Albania betting tips

Albania to win does not appear wise to bet on the outcome. A better option would be to try the number of goals. It would not be a surprise if France scores three goals or even more.

Over 2.5 Goals 1.85 @ bet365