France vs Belgium Prediction Euro 2024

⚽ Football EURO 2024 Match Preview

⏰ 1 July 2024 - 17:00 GMT +1

🏟 Stadium: Merkur Spiel-Arena (Düsseldorf)

France and Belgium are set to clash in a highly anticipated Round of 16 match at Euro 2024. The game will take place at Merkur Spiel-Arena in Dusseldorf on Monday, with a quarter-final spot at stake. This fixture marks the 76th encounter between these neighboring nations, with France holding the upper hand in recent meetings.

France, under Didier Deschamps, has lost only once in their last six head-to-head matches against Belgium (W3, D2). Their previous UEFA European Championship encounter in 1980 saw France triumph 5-0, en route to their first title. However, Les Bleus need to improve on their group stage performances, where they kept two clean sheets but failed to score from open play despite their world-class attacking lineup.

Belgium, led by Domenico Tedesco, had a mixed group stage, finishing second in Group E. After a shocking 1-0 loss to Slovakia, they bounced back with a 2-0 win against Romania. Their final match ended in a disappointing 0-0 draw with Ukraine, contributing to Group E becoming the first in Euros history where each team finished with four points.

The Red Devils' overall form is encouraging, with only one loss in their last 18 internationals (W11, D6). Their defensive record is impressive, keeping 12 clean sheets in those matches. However, they've conceded seven goals in their last three encounters with France, which could be a concern.

Where to watch France - Belgium?

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📋Players to watch:

• Antoine Griezmann (France): 7 goals in 14 Euro matches, 5 in knockout rounds
• Romelu Lukaku (Belgium): Most shots on target (7) in group stage, 11 goals in 25 major tournament appearances

⚡Match Facts:

• 76th encounter between France and Belgium
• France won 5-0 in their only previous Euro Championship meeting (1980)
• Belgium has lost only one of their last 18 internationals (W11, D6)
• France received only 3 yellow cards in the group stage, third-lowest in the tournament

💡Prediction: This clash between France and Belgium promises to be a tightly contested affair. France's recent dominance in head-to-head matches gives them a slight edge, but Belgium's strong overall form cannot be overlooked. Both teams struggled to find the net in the group stage, which could lead to a cautious approach. However, the knockout stage often brings out the best in top players. Expect a tactical battle with moments of brilliance from stars like Griezmann and Lukaku. The match could be decided by a single goal, potentially going into extra time. France's tournament experience might prove crucial in the end, but Belgium's hunger for success could push them to cause an upset.

Betting Tips:

• Under 2.5 goals
• Both teams to score: No
• Match to go to extra time
• Antoine Griezmann to score anytime
• Draw at half-time
• France to qualify