I also think France will win its match against Ireland easily because it is more stronger side, maybe this encounter will get very close result but in the end France will win this match, France -0.50 @1.45 still looking very safe and i will place my bet on this pick.
I like the sound of this pick but what is -0.50? Is it the amount of goals scored against them that is not too count?
It is the handicap and the bet result is determined by the final score after handicap applied to it. In short, that bet on France -0.5 will win only if France wins by 1 goal or more. Similarly, a bet on France -1.5 will win only if France wins by 2 goals or more. On the other hand, a bet on France +0.5 will win if France wins or gets a draw.