The European football fans will witness a do-or-die match between two highly-rated teams at this year’s Euro, France vs Belgium. Surprising developments have led to both teams meeting quite early in the tournament, as they enter the round of 16. Let’s delve into the analysis and guide to betting on Euro for the upcoming exciting match at 23:00 on July 1.
Expert analysis of France vs Belgium
Expected to be one of the top contenders for this year’s Euro championship. However, the performance of the French team has only brought disappointment to the fans. In the 3 group stage matches, Mbappe and his teammates only managed to score 2 goals, with one of them being an own goal by the opponent. It’s clear that the lack of a player with dribbling ability has caused difficulties for the French team against the defensive play of their opponents. The team is overly reliant on the star player Kylian Mbappe, making it easier for opponents to predict their strategy.
On the other hand, the attacking line is also a major concern for the Belgian team. Looking at Lukaku’s performance, Belgian fans are understandably frustrated. The former Manchester United striker has wasted many opportunities and even when he managed to score, the goal was not counted. Another player struggling in this year’s Euro is Belgium’s playmaker, Kevin de Bruyne. He has not been able to maintain his fitness to play the full 90 minutes and his lackluster performance has disappointed Belgian fans. It was Kevin de Bruyne who requested his teammates to slow down and play for a draw against Ukraine, forcing Belgium to face France in the round of 16.
Previous head-to-head records of France vs Belgium
The French team has a slightly better record than their opponents. In their last 5 encounters, Belgium has only managed to win once, while France has won the last 2 matches against them. The remaining matches ended in draws without any goals.
Odds for France vs Belgium
In recent years, France has always managed to achieve favorable results in major tournaments when facing Belgium. It’s interesting to note that the last two encounters between the two teams were both in the semi-finals, and in both matches, France emerged victorious. The issue for the French team at the moment is finding a player who can support Mbappe in the attacking front. Thuram, Dembele, or Kolo Muani have not provided the necessary impact, while Giroud has not been in his best form.
On the other hand, the Belgian team also needs a major overhaul. Coach Domenico Tedesco has yet to find the best supporting cast for Kevin de Bruyne.The Belgian midfield always struggles to find their teammates on the field. The appearance of Tielemans has somewhat freed up De Bruyne a bit, but that alone is not enough if Belgium wants to go further in this year’s tournament.
- Total goals under: Betting on under for the upcoming match between France and Belgium is a perfect choice. After all 3 matches played in this Euro, each team has only scored 2 goals.
- Choose France -0.5: Betting experts for the France vs Belgium match still have their confidence towards the 2018 World Cup champions. France is still considered to be more experienced than their opponents in big matches. The predicted result will be a minimal victory for the French Rooster.
Belgium vs France squad information
France: Full strength squad.
Belgium: Full strength squad.
Predicted line-up for France vs Belgium match
France (4-3-3 formation): Maignan, Koundem Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez, Tchouameni, Kante, Rabiot, Dembele, Mbappe, Barcola.
Belgium (4-3-3 formation): Casteels, Castagne, Faes, Theate, Vertonghen, De Bruyne, Onana, Tielemans, Trossard, Lukaku, Doku
Betting odds for France vs Belgium: 1-0
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