France Is a -1500 World Cup Favorite Over Iraq, But This SportsLine Expert Says Get Ready For GOALS
Alright, you guys! We’re deep into the World Cup action, and while our hearts might bleed green and blue for the Mariners or Sounders, we’re all glued to the global stage right now. Monday brings us a Group F clash that’s got some absolutely wild odds, but don’t let that fool you. France, one of the tourney favorites, is squaring off against Iraq, and if the early word from the pros is right, we’re in for a total barn burner!
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Get ready for an afternoon spectacle, because it all kicks off Monday at 5 p.m. ET from Philadelphia. This is a big one. France, our two-time World Cup champions, are coming off a strong 3-1 win over Senegal in their opener, where their star Kylian Mbappe absolutely went off for two goals. They look dangerous, period. On the flip side, Iraq is making their first World Cup appearance since way back in 1986, and their opening match didn't go so hot, taking a 4-1 loss to Norway. Talk about a tough welcome back! What’s even crazier? This upcoming match is the very first time these two nations have ever faced each other internationally. You gotta love the history being made right before our eyes, even if the scoreboard might not be close.
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The Odds Are Insane, But an Expert Sees Total Goals
Now, let’s talk about these odds, because they are absolutely bonkers. FanDuel Sportsbook has France as a massive -1500 favorite on the 90-minute money line. That’s like risking $1,500 just to win a hundred bucks, if you can believe it! Iraq is sitting at a whopping +3300, and a draw is +1200. But here’s the kicker that should get every fan in the Emerald City pumped: the over/under for total goals is set at 3.5, and the Over is actually favored at -122! Why? Because SportsLine’s expert, Jon Eimer, is practically screaming for goals.
This guy isn't messing around. Eimer is a high-volume bettor with insane knowledge of leagues and players worldwide. He’s been crushing it this year, rocking a 31-13-2 record on his soccer picks in 2026, returning over $1,200 of profit on his Champions League calls alone. And for the World Cup? He's on a scorching 21-10-2 run, netting +535. When Eimer speaks, we listen. He’s leaning Over 3.5 total goals for France vs. Iraq, and his reasoning is spot on: “Iraq has the brutal reality of having to go from playing an incredible attack, to playing somehow an even more incredible attack. Iraq knows they're underdogs, so expect them to play freely knowing that they won't be able to stop France from scoring.” You heard it here, folks, pure offensive fire coming our way!
So, as we settle in for Monday’s game, don't just watch the scoreboard. Keep your eyes peeled for the sheer offensive power France brings and see if Iraq can, as Eimer suggests, play freely and find the net themselves. It’s the World Cup, baby, anything can happen, but one thing is for sure: this one’s gonna be fun to watch!
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