Sunday sees the 2022 World Cup final as Argentina faces France in what’s set to be a monumental clash. Argentina are looking to lift the trophy for the first time since 1986, while France are aiming to become the first country to defend the World Cup since Italy in the 1930s.
With goalscoring threats throughout both sides, we’ve compared all the leading bookmakers and found out where the best betting value lies - check out the latest betting odds below.
Lionel Messi Odds to Score
Messi has a date with destiny as he looks to lead his country to World Cup glory and land the winner’s medal that’s alluded him so far. He’s bagged four goals and three assists in Qatar and scored in each knockout game. So you can be assured he’ll be aiming to score again in the final.
- Lionel Messi to score first - 4/1 with bet365
- Lionel Messi to score anytime - 13/8 with William Hill
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Lionel Messi to score first - 4/1
Messi is bound to be a popular choice to bag the opening goal
At 7/2 a £10 bet would return £45
Argentina v France
December 18, 2022
3:00 pm GMT
Julian Alvarez Odds to Score
Alvarez was brought into the side due to the stuttering form of Lautaro Martinez in the opening group games, and the Manchester City star has repaid the faith shown in him by scoring four goals, including a double against Croatia in the semi-final. In addition, he’s forged an excellent relationship with Lionel Messi in the Argentine attack and will likely start the final against the French.
- Julian Alvarez to score first - 6/1 with bet365
- Julian Alvarez to score anytime - 11/4 with Paddy Power
Julian Alvarez to score first - 6/1
Alvarez scored a double in the semi-final
At 6/1 a £10 bet would return £70
Argentina v France
December 18, 2022
3:00 pm GMT
Lautaro Martinez Odds to Score
Despite struggling in Qatar, Martinez has been in superb form for Inter this season, scoring seven goals in 15 appearances for the Italian side. He’s yet to score in the tournament, but he’ll be itching to get on the scoreboard at least once, especially if his country lifts the trophy. It would be no shock to see Martinez unleashed at some stage if Argentina need a breakthrough.
- Lautaro Martinez to score first - 7/1 with Paddy Power
- Lautaro Martinez to score anytime - 3/1 with William Hill
Kylian Mbappe Odds to Score
Mbappe tops the Golden Boot charts alongside PSG team-mate Lionel Messi with five goals, although he failed to score in the quarter-final against England and the semi-final versus Morocco. However, you write off Mbappe at your peril, and he’s a big game player that will be aiming to put on a show in Sunday’s final as France seek to defend their title.
- Kylian Mbappe to score first - 9/2 with bet365
- Kylian Mbappe to score anytime - 2/1 with Paddy Power
Kylian Mbappe to score first - 9/2
Mbappe already has five goals in Qatar - will he bag again?
At 9/2 a £10 bet would return £55
Argentina v France
December 18, 2022
3:00 pm GMT
Olivier Giroud Odds to Score
Giroud has scored four goals in Qatar, including the vital winner against England in the quarter-final. The AC Milan striker is the leading scorer for his country with 53 goals and is another big-game player for club and country. If Argentina are to lift the World Cup, they’ll have to keep shackles on Giroud at all times - that’s a task that’s easier said than done, however.
- Olivier Giroud to score first - 13/2 with William Hill
- Olivier Giroud to score anytime - 3/1 with bet365
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Olivier Giroud to score first - 13/2
Giroud bagged the winner against England - will he score again in the final?
At 13/2 a £10 bet would return £75
Argentina v France
December 18, 2022
3:00 pm GMT
