Belgium vs France Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | UEFA Nations League 2026-27
The Red Devils are on a five-match losing run against Les Bleus!
The Belgium national football team will be looking to take on the France national football team for their second group stage outing of the UEFA Nations League 2026-27 campaign. This clash is set to take place at the Stade Roi Baudouin.
Mark van Bommel’s reign with the Belgian Red Devils began with a 2-0 win over the Italians. Despite having less amount of ball control, the Belgian national football team utilised all the chances they got. That built immense pressure on their opponents.
The upcoming contest is going to be a tough one for them. Mark van Bommel’s men will be looking to establish control from the beginning and must not miss out on any chances. Being at home is going to be a big positive for them.
The France national football team have also started their UEFA Nations League 2026-27 campaign with a victory. They took down Turkiye in what was a 1-0 win for them. This also marks their first win under the Zinedine Zidane era.
The Frenchmen came up with a calm and composed approach. Les Bleus had the majority of ball control and did not allow many chances to their opponents. They will be away from home for their upcoming contest, and it can become a slight problem for them.
Kick-off:
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- Location: Brussels, Belgium
- Stadium: King Baudouin Stadium
- Date: Tuesday, September 29
- Kick-off Time: 12:15 AM IST (Monday, Sept 28; 06:45 pm GMT/ 02:45 am ET/ 11:45 am PT)
- Referee: Rade Obrenović
- VAR: In use
Form:
Belgium: W-W-W-L-W
France: W-W-L-L-W
Players to Watch
Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
The 35-year-old midfield ace was one of the main men in the squad for the Belgium national football team. Even though he failed to score a goal for his side, Kevin De Bruyne was the star of the show. He bagged a crucial assist and created the most chances (5).
He will once again be deployed in the attacking midfield position.
Michael Olise (France)
Michael Olise had complete control of his performance on the right flank. He came up with three big chances and assisted Kylian Mbappe for the only goal of the night. The 24-year-old Bayern Munich star will be once again looking to step up his game so that he can help the France national football team in the final third.
Match Facts
- France have three clean sheets in their last five matches.
- Belgium have only managed one clean sheet in their last five attempts.
- All of the last five matches between these nations ended in favour of Les Bleus.
Betting Tips & Odds
- France to win @19/20 IvyBet
- Michael Olise to score @5/2 SkyBet
- Goals under 3.5 @11/17 Unibet
Injury and Team News
Kylian Mbappe sustained an injury during the clash against Turkiye. He is no longer going to be a part of the France national football team for the rest of the international window.
All of the selected squad members for the Belgium national football team are fit and ready to be in action.
Head-to-Head
Matches played: 78
Belgium (wins): 30
France (wins): 29
Draws: 19
Predicted Lineups
Belgium predicted XI (4-1-4-1)
Lammens (GK); Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Raskin; Lukebakio, De Bruyne, Tielemans, Moreira; De Ketelaere
France predicted XI (4-3-3)
Maignan (GK); Kounde, Upamecano, Lacroix, Diouf; Cherki, Kone, Rabiot; Olise, Dembele, Doue
Match Prediction
Both of the nations have capable players in the squad and are coming with new managers. Belgium at home are going to have a slight edge. But the star-studded France side will not be looking to go down without a fight.
The Zinedine Zidane-led side are likely to come out on top and secure a win.
Prediction: Belgium 1-2 France
Telecast Details
India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLIV
UK: Prime Video UK
Belgium: VTM GO
France: la chaine L’Équipe, TF1+
USA: FOX Sports, FuboTV, ViX
When and where is the Belgium vs France Nations League match?
This clash takes place at the King Baudouin Stadium on September 28 (BST).
Where and how to watch UEFA Nations League live in India?
SonyLIV can be used to stream all the games live.
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