Welcome to Extratips! Azerbaijan vs France Prediction and Preview

The stage is set in Baku as Azerbaijan hosts France in this crucial World Cup Qualifier. Kick-off is at 17:00 on November 16, 2025. France comes in top of Group D with 13 points from 5 games (4W, 1D, 0L), while Azerbaijan struggles at the bottom with just 1 point (0W, 1D, 4L). Odds from BET365 paint a clear picture: France are overwhelming favorites at 1.09 to win, with Azerbaijan at 29.00 and the draw at 9.50.

In the last five meetings, France has dominated, winning all matches with a jaw-dropping 18-0 combined score. Their latest was a 3-0 win in October 2025. Azerbaijan’s recent home form is tough—five straight defeats. France travel with confidence, unbeaten away, picking up four wins and a draw in their last five.

Expect key names like Mbappé, on a sizzling scoring streak, while Azerbaijan leans hard on midfielder Emin Mahmudov, who has their lone goal this campaign. France’s defense is rock-solid; Azerbaijan has struggled to keep clean sheets. Star absences or late tactical tweaks could shake things up, but barring surprises, the gulf in class looks huge.

This contest serves up rich storylines: Can France keep another clean sheet? Will Azerbaijan find hope at home, or will French firepower run riot again? With high stakes for both at opposite ends of the group, fans can expect a lively clash—even if the outcome seems a foregone conclusion.