France – Belgium ai prediction 01.07.2024 EC
Preview for match France vs Belgium
The highly anticipated Round of 16 clash at the European Championship (EC) between France and Belgium is set to take place on Monday, 01.07.2024, at 17:00 in the Merkur Spiel-Arena. Both teams have shown glimpses of brilliance in the group stages and will be keen to progress further in the tournament. France, with a record of one win and two draws, finished second in their group with five points. Their defensive solidity has been impressive, conceding only one goal while scoring two. Belgium, on the other hand, secured three points to also finish second in their group, thanks to one win and one defeat. With identical goal records of 2:1, both teams have shown they have the firepower to make a deep run in the competition.
The last time these two heavyweights met, France edged out Belgium in a thrilling 3:2 encounter. Historically, the head-to-head records in the last five meetings favor France with two wins, two draws, and one defeat. The stakes are high, and with both teams boasting star-studded line-ups, this match promises to be an exciting and closely contested affair.
Info France
France enters this clash with a solid track record in the EC group stages. Under the guidance of their astute coach, Didier Deschamps, Les Bleus have managed to remain unbeaten, securing one win and two draws. Their campaign began with a hard-fought 1:1 draw against Poland, followed by a crucial 1:0 victory and another 0:0 stalemate. These results reflect France’s tactical discipline and defensive prowess, having conceded only one goal in three matches while managing to score two.
Their position in the group table, second with five points, is a testament to their balanced approach. Deschamps has a wealth of talent at his disposal, including several world-class players capable of turning the game on its head. The likes of Kylian Mbappe, Antoine Griezmann, and N’Golo Kante will be pivotal if France is to advance to the quarter-finals. Their ability to control the midfield and launch quick counter-attacks will be crucial against a robust Belgian side.
Info Belgium
Belgium, coached by Domenico Tedesco, also finished second in their group with three points. Their campaign has been a bit of a rollercoaster, beginning with a 2:1 victory followed by a disappointing 1:2 defeat. Their last match against Ukraine ended in a goalless draw, reflecting some inconsistency in their performance. Despite this, Belgium has shown flashes of brilliance and possesses the capability to challenge any team in the tournament.
With world-class players like Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, and Eden Hazard, Belgium has one of the most formidable attacking units in the competition. Their ability to create scoring opportunities out of nowhere makes them a threat to any defense. However, their defensive frailties have been exposed at times, and Tedesco will need to address these issues to stand a chance against France. The Belgians will be motivated to improve their record against their neighbors and advance further in the tournament.
Head-to-head last direct meetings
In their last five direct meetings, France has had the upper hand with two wins, two draws, and only one defeat against Belgium. Their most recent encounter ended in a thrilling 3:2 victory for France, showcasing the competitive nature of these clashes. Both teams have shown they can score against each other, and this trend is likely to continue in this Round of 16 match.
Performance last 5 matches
France: 2 wins, 3 draws, 0 defeats
Belgium: 3 wins, 1 draw, 1 defeat
Last match results France and Belgium
France: 1:1 Draw vs. Poland
Belgium: 0:0 Draw vs. Ukraine
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France
France were lucky enough to have won their first group game against Austria, that slender victory proved pivotal for them as they went on to seal the Euros knockout ticket following a 1-1 draw against Poland last Tuesday. Even though they managed to scale through to the next round by their standards they were below every expectation and if by any means they want a shot at winning their 3rd UEFA Euro trophy they need to step up their game in this meeting with The Red Devils.
Belgium
Belgium survived a really tense group E after playing a draw with Ukraine on Wednesday evening. Just like their opponents the Red Devils’ performances in this Euros is far from good as they only sealed victory once in 3 group games, in fact they finished behind Romania in that group Well, they are presented with another of writing their wrongs against a well experienced French team.
POSSIBLE LINE-UPS
FRANCE
- Maignan
- Hernández
- Saliba
- Upamecano
- Koundé
- Rabiot
- Kanté
- Griezmann
- Thuram
- Mbappé
- Dembélé
- COACH: Didier Deschamps
- DOUBTFUL: None
- OUT: None
BELGIUM
- Casteels
- Theate
- Vertonghen
- Faes
- Castagne
- Onana
- Tielemans
- De Bruyne
- Doku
- Lukaku
- Trossard
- COACH: Domenico Tedesco
- DOUBTFUL: None
- OUT: Witsel (Muscle), Meunier (Muscle)
Our France vs Belgium betting tips
These two Nations have had their ups and downs but they are both still very much in place to go at each other with everything they’ve got so we won’t be having a one-sided game, forming the basis of our tip here.
#TIPS 1: Both Teams To Score
Another possibility in this match is both teams finding the back of the net, which is very much likely from each Nation’s current stand in terms of goals and their H2H stats which shows that they’ve both found the back of the net in 3 of their last 6 games.
#TIP 2: Under 3.5 Goals
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Performance
France performance of the last 7 home matches