It seems all set for Belgium as they prepare to host France on Monday in a Nations League Group Stage fixture. France enters this match hoping to continue its form and dominance in the October international window. On the other hand, Belgium drew their match against Italy by a 2-2 scoreline. Who will take the win?
Belgium vs France: Preview
The Frenchmen lost their first game of the Nations League campaign to the mighty Italians. Barcola found the net in the very first minute of the game, and from thereon, Italy went on to secure a solid comeback by registering three goals in their account, stealing those important three points from the French team.
The red Belgium army has recently been seen lacking a bit in terms of their results due to their performances. They have just won their tie against Israel, which isn’t considered enough to qualify to go further in the tournament.
Match Details
Match: France @ Belgium
Stadium: Stade Roi Baudouin
Date & Time: Oct 14, 2024 at 7.45 pm UK
Belgium vs France: Team News & Team Form
Belgium
Belgium has struggled to find their form lately. They first conceded two goals against Italy during the third matchday. After Lorenzo Pellegrini’s rash challenge saw him dismissed, Belgium came on to score two important goals by De Cuyper and Trossard, which helped them grab some points. In a group considered the ‘group of death’, where the likes of France and Italy are also involved, Belgium will have to push even harder if they are to secure their spot in the quarterfinals.
Romelu Lukaku was once again left out of the squad, despite showing strong form at Napoli. The striker explained that he remained in Naples to focus on regaining his fitness after missing most of the preseason. Thibaut Courtois is currently sidelined with an injury. Meanwhile, Matz Sels has also withdrawn after picking up a knock.
France
France has succeeded in both their last matches against Belgium and Israel, respectively. They faced a miserable defeat on the very first matchday but have significantly shown improvement since then. Currently sitting in the first spot in the group, France will feel comfortable and confident about this fixture, as it seems like an easy win.
France will be missing Kylian Mbappe, who withdrew from the squad, possibly due to being rushed back too soon by his club after a recent injury. Antoine Griezmann announced his international retirement late last month. He stated he no longer wanted to be part of the team if he wasn’t a regular starter, despite previously being one of Deschamps’s key players.
Possible Starting XI
Belgium: Casteels; Castagne, Debast, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper; Tielemans, Mangala; Trossard, Openda, Doku
France: Maignan; Kounde, Konate, Saliba, T Hernandez; Tchouameni, Camavinga, Guendouzi; Olise, Kolo Muani, Barcola
Belgium vs France: Prediction
Considering the latest form of both teams, France will be considered the favorites to win this one. They will be expected to dominate the play and take the three points home. Belgium will look forward to making a possible comeback from their current undesired situation and upset the Frenchmen through an excellent performance.
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