UEFA Nations League: France VS Belgium - Prediction

The UEFA Nations League Is set to feature a very highly anticipated match today. France, following their Humiliated defeat against Italy, Are all set to welcome Belgium tonight at Parc Olympique Lyonnais. France made a strong start against Italy in their opening game, scoring the first goal in just 12 seconds. But they could not keep the dominance as Italy outplayed the Deschamps boys and secured a brilliant win by a 1-3 margin at Parc des Princes. As a result, the match against Belgium tonight is important for France to stay in a comfort zone. Belgium, on the other hand, made a brilliant start to the UEFA Nations League. They faced off against Israel in their opening game and destroyed them with a 3-1 margin. Now, a win over France would see them getting closer to the knockout round. Midfield maestro Kevin de Bruyne is in great form and scored two goals against Israel. His performance would be Very important for Belgium tonight when they face off against France.

Stats&Facts

• France and Belgium met in 76 games across all competitions, where Belgium are slightly ahead of France. Belgium Have registered 30 wins in head-to-head meetings with France, while The Les Bleus won 27 matches.
• France have won their last three successive games against Belgium.
• The last time Belgium defeated France was Back in 2015 when the Red Devils secured a thrilling 4-3 win over France.
• Belgium have not lost any of their last seven away games on international stages.
• France Have lost each of their last two games Across all competitions. A defeat against Belgium would see them losing three games in a row for the first time since 2022.

Team News

Michael Olise made his debut for France in the match against Italy. However, he has to fight with Ousmane Dembele to start against Belgium tonight. Another new face, Bradley Barcola, made a great impression in the first match by scoring the goal in just 12 seconds. He is likely to start tonight for France. However, France boss Didier Deschamps could make changes in defense. He is likely to bench William Saliba to play with Jules Kounde or Dayot Upamecano. As for Belgium, striker Romelu Lukaku did not play in the first game. He is also likely to sit on the bench tonight. Since Lukaku is unavailable, Man City's pair Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku will lead Belgium's attack against France. Possible Lineup for France: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Konate, T. Hernandez; Kante, Zaire-Emery; Dembele, Griezmann, Barcola; Mbappe Possible Lineup Belgium: Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper; Onana, Tielemans; Bakayoko, De Bruyne, Doku; Openda

Prediction: France 1-1 Belgium

As the home side, France should be the favorite but the reality is different. They are struggling to find the net. France have scored only two goals from open play in their last nine games across all competitions. It will be difficult to beat Belgium's defense. But when you have players like Kylian Mbappe and Griezmann, you always have a chance to score goals. This is why we expect a draw between France and Belgium tonight.

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