Hello, fellow fans. Let’s break down this Round of 16 clash between Paraguay and France. France are the tournament’s most potent attacking side, scoring 13 goals in four matches. Mbappé, Dembélé, and Olise have continued to put constant pressure on opposing defenses, while the squad is fully fit with no injury concerns, and even the bench can keep the attacking intensity high. Paraguay battled through 120 minutes and knocked out Germany on penalties in the last round, but their midfield core is suspended through yellow-card accumulation and cannot feature. The entire team has been drained by the high-intensity demands of the previous match. They rely on a five-man defense to sit deep and stay compact, using counterattacks and set pieces to look for goals. Even if France dominate possession throughout the match, Paraguay’s defensive discipline is extremely strong and can neutralize a large number of clear scoring chances. France are highly likely to win this game, but a big-margin victory is unlikely. Paraguay can still use counterattacks and dead-ball situations to grab a goal and narrow the difference. There is a clear gap in overall quality between the two sides, but Paraguay’s low-block resilience is impressive. For this match, the main pick is Paraguay +2, with plenty of room for error.