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France vs Belgium Predictions - France backed to beat out-of-sorts Belgium
- France and Belgium both won one game in the group stage.
- Kylian Mbappé scored in his last match and is a key player.
- Predictions favor a France win, with Mbappé likely to score.
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France beat Belgium 3-2 in the 2020/21 UEFA Nations League semi-finals (Getty)
France vs Belgium Predictions
Neither side has been anywhere near their best at the tournament to date but France have looked more solid. With Belgium struggling at the back, I fancy France to advance.
- France vs Belgium Predictions
- Stats
- Head to Head
- France Form
- France Squad & Team News
- Belgium Form
- Belgium Squad & Team News
Stats
- France have kept 4 clean sheets in their last 5 matches.
- France’s Kylian Mbappé has scored 8 goals in his last 10 internationals.
- France have won 3 of their last 4 competitive matches against Belgium.
- Belgium have lost 2 of their last 4 matches (Euro Championship).
- Belgium have failed to score in 2 of their last 3 matches.
Head to Head
Belgium have won 30 of their 75 matches against France with 19 draws. The French have 26 wins.
France Form
France won seven of their eight European Championship qualifiers to top Group B, scoring 29 goals with three conceded. They played two friendlies in March, a 2-0 defeat to Germany and 3-2 win against Chile.
Didier Deschamps’ side lowered the level of opposition for two more warm up games in June, a 3-0 win over Luxembourg and 0-0 draw against Canada.
Les Bleus started Euro 2024 with a 1-0 win against Austria thanks to an own goal instigated by Kylian Mbappé. Mbappé broke his nose in the victory and didn’t feature in a 0-0 draw against Netherlands.
France drew 1-1 against Poland in their final group game, giving up top spot to Austria. Mbappé opened the scoring from the penalty spot but they couldn’t hold on in Dusseldorf.
France Squad & Team News
Goalkeepers: Brice Samba, Mike Maignan, Alphonse Areola
Defenders: Benjamin Pavard, Ferland Mendy, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Koundé, William Saliba, Jonathan Clauss, Théo Hernandez, Ibrahima Konaté
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, N'Golo Kanté, Adrien Rabiot, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Youssouf Fofana
Forwards: Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane Dembélé, Randal Kolo Muani, Marcus Thuram, Kingsley Coman, Bradley Barcola
Lucas Hernandez, Matteo Guendouzi and Moussa Diaby missed out after being called up in March.
Expect Antoine Griezmann to return to the starting side here with Bradley Barcola likely to drop to the bench.
Kylian Mbappé has scored 48 goals in 81 appearances, Olivier Giroud with 57 goals in 136 internationals and Antoine Griezmann with 44 goals in 132 internationals.
Belgium Form
Belgium were strong in the Euro 2024 qualifiers, six wins and two draws securing top spot in Group F, one point ahead of Austria.
Domenico Tedesco’s side won three friendlies alongside one draw, 2-2 against England. They kept three clean sheets, ending with a 2-0 victory over Montenegro and 3-0 win against Luxembourg.
The Red Devils started the European Championship with a 1-0 defeat against Slovakia. They bounced back by beating Romania 2-0, Youri Tielemans scoring early and Kevin De Bruyne netting late.
Belgium ended the group stage with a deserved 0-0 draw against Ukraine, enough to take second spot.
Belgium Squad & Team News
Goalkeepers: Koen Casteels, Thomas Kaminski, Matz Sels
Defenders: Zeno Debast, Arthur Theate, Wout Faes, Jan Vertonghen, Thomas Meunier, Timothy Castagne, Maxim De Cuyper
Midfielders: Axel Witsel, Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Aster Vranckx, Charles De Ketelaere, Orel Mangala, Arthur Vermeeren, Amadou Onana
Forwards: Leandro Trossard, Romelu Lukaku, Yannick Carrasco, Dodi Lukebakio, Johan Bakayoko, Lois Openda, Jérémy Doku
Michy Batshuayi was left out of the squad.
Axel Witsel and Thomas Meunier remain doubtful.
Dodi Lukebakio is available after suspension.
Kevin De Bruyne has scored 27 goals in 102 appearances, striker Romelu Lukaku has netted 85 goals in 116 caps.
Verdict
France and Belgium won one game in the group stage and will be hoping to find some form at Euro 2024. Kylian Mbappé scored in his last match and can score again to help France advance.
France Win
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