⁠France vs Belgium Predicted lineup, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast | UEFA Euro 2024⁠

Two of the best teams battle for a place in the quarter-final.

France haven’t looked at their best in this tournament but managed to finish in second position in their group. Drawn with Netherlands, Austria and Poland, Les Bleus remained unbeaten throughout the group stage. They started their tenure with a narrow victory over Austria in the opening match followed by draws with Netherlands and Poland.

However, Didier Deschamps’s team lacked their attacking edge after scoring just two goals in the group stage. With the round of 16 competition at its peak, they will have to be at their brilliant best to reach the quarter-final. 

Belgium bounced back impressively to book their place in the last 16 after losing the opening match against Slovakia. The Red Devils secured victory in the second match over Romania followed by a goalless draw against Ukraine in the final match.

Domenico Tedesco’s team have looked far from convincing in the opening matches but have the quality to outperform any side on their day. With Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku on their side, the Red Devils will count on them to make an impact in this match. 

Kick-Off:

Monday, 1 July 2024 at 5:00 PM UK

Monday, 1 July 2024 at 9:30 PM IST

Location: merkur spiel arena

Form

⁠France (in all competitions): W-D-W-D-D

Belgium (in all competitions): W-W-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Kylian Mbappe (⁠France)

Kylian Mbappe is back and firing goals for the team. After missing out against Netherlands due to injury, he bounced back emphatically to score against Poland in the last match. Mbappe’s ability to get past defenders at ease by making timely runs and his clinical finishing make him a dangerous weapon for the team.

With him in the side, France can exploit the Belgium backline who have had two clean sheets in a row lately. Before starting business in the kit of Real Madrid, Mbappe has the chance to win a trophy with the national team. 

Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)

Kevin De Bruyne has been the standout player for Belgium in the group stage. He scored a crucial goal against Romania in the second match that secured their passage into the last 16. His creativity and vision have helped the team in making goal-scoring chances.

De Bruyne finished the group stage creating 11 chances for the team while also helping the team defensively. He made 14 recoveries in three matches while winning 22 duels. With France maintaining a low block, he will be crucial in unlocking the defence. 

Match Facts

• France are unbeaten in the last six matches
• Belgium played a goalless draw against Ukraine in the last match
• Les Bleus are unbeaten in the last two matches against the Red Devils

⁠France vs Belgium: Betting tips and odds

• Tip 1: Kylian Mbappe to score anytime – 11/8 with William HILL
• Tip 2: France to win this game – 10/11 with Bet365
• Tip 3: Total goals under 3.5 – 1/6 with Sky Bet

Injury & Team News

There are no injury issues reported in the France camp. However, Didier Deschamps will likely recall Antoine Griezmann to the starting eleven after dropping him in the last match. 

Belgium have two injury concerns in their squad as they will be without Axel Witsel who is out with an abductor injury and Thomas Meunier who is suffering a thigh injury. 

Head to Head

Total Matches – 5

⁠France – 2

Belgium – 1

Draws – 2

Also read: Euro 2024 Updated round of 16 schedule, fixtures, timing, telecast & live streaming details

Predicted Lineup

⁠France predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Maignan (GK); Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Tchouameni; Dembele, Griezmann, Rabiot; Mbappe

Belgium predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):

Casteels (GK); Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate; Tielemans, Onana; Doku, De Bruyne, Carrasco; Lukaku

Match Prediction for ⁠France vs Belgium

It will be a thrilling encounter for the football fans as two of the European powerhouses face each other. Les Bleus have been the dominant side in their group who will be taking on the Red Devils who have not been at their brilliant best this tournament. We expect France to secure a close victory. 

Prediction: ⁠France 2-1 Belgium

Also read: Top eight favourites to win UEFA Euro 2024

Telecast for ⁠France vs Belgium

UK: BBC TV Sport, ITV UK

USA: Fox Sports USA English, fubo TV, VIX

Australia: Optus Australia

India: Sony Sports Network, SonyLiv

Nigeria: SportyTV Nigeria, Supersport South Africa

Canada: Bell Media Canada, TVA Sports

Germany: Telekom Deutschland, ARD, RTL Germany, ZDF

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