France vs Belgium in the last 16 of a major tournament? Do not mind if we do!
The heavyweight clash is primed to be an absolute corker, particularly with both teams yet to show the best version of themselves at Euro 2024 thus far.
Ahead of Monday’s showpiece event, NetBet has previewed the match and if you are a new user who fancies placing a bet, take advantage of our exciting welcome offer.
France vs Belgium
Monday, July 1, 5pm
Dusseldorf Arena, Dusseldorf, Germany
Live on ITV1
Preview
While few football lovers miss a single game at a major tournament, this is one which the whole world will have a keen eye on.
Two of the best international squads on the planet lock horns for a place in the quarter-finals and it could be sporting entertainment of the highest order.
Both sides finished second in their respective groups, France winning once and drawing twice while Belgium bounced back from their opening defeat against Slovakia to beat Romania and draw with Ukraine.
Kylian Mbappe is fit and firing after breaking his nose in the 1-0 win over Austria, while Kevin De Bruyne has been a standout performer at Euro 2024.
However, the Red Devils need attackers Romelu Lukaku and Leandro Trossard to rediscover their best form – and Jeremy Doku to deliver his best end product.
Although, even if the trio turn up, Belgium’s questionable defence may struggle to contain the likes of Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele.
The last time the two teams met at a major tournament was the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup, when France won 1-0 courtesy of a Samuel Umiti header.
Can William Saliba or Dayot Upamecano repeat Umtiti’s heroics on Monday?
Odds
Slightly surprisingly, France are big favourites here at 1.90. Belgium are priced at 5.00.
Betting Tips
Kylian’s time
After opening his Euros account against Poland from the penalty spot, Mbappe will have more goals in mind and we can see him getting more than one. Mbappe to score 2 or more goals is 9.00.
BetBuilder
Fancy combining some Mbappe magic with a France win and plenty of goals? It could be a great shout. France to win, over 2.5 goals in the match and Mbappe to score anytime is priced at 4.75.
Both teams to score
But while we are backing France goals, we can see Belgium getting on the scoresheet too, even if it is just a late consolation. France to win and both teams to score is 4.33.
*Odds are subject to change
France Team News
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Maignan, Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez, Kante, Rabiot, Barcola, Griezmann, Dembele, Mbappe
Suspensions: None
Belgium Team News
Predicted XI (4-3-3): Casteels, Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate, Mangala, Onana, Tielemans, De Bruyne, Lukaku, Doku
Suspensions: None
Score Prediction
France 3-1 Belgium
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