
France National Football Team Vs Belgium National Football Team Lineups for most of the foot lovers to predict the match results.
France and Belgium are two of the premier teams in Europe, boasting world-class talent at every position and possessing enough ability to consistently reign supreme on most occasions.
Both teams approach the game differently, yet are capable of producing exciting matches. A clash between titans may turn into either an all-out scoring affair or an intense tactical contest depending on how each side executes its strategies.
France vs Belgium Lineups
On Monday, two old rivals France and Belgium will square off in an intense Group 2 match-up in Lyon. France drew with Italy on their initial matchday but have since secured victories over Israel and Poland to lead their group before meeting their neighbors head-on in Lyon.
Belgium are in second place following their 2-2 draw with Rome last month, but can move up one spot when hosting Les Bleus at home on Monday night. Domenico Tedesco’s side were threatened with defeat when Alessio Fabiani and Leonardo Bonucci scored early goals but goals from Randal Kolo Muani and Maxim de Cuyper gave Belgium a point.
Marcus Thuram returns as Kylian Mbappe was dropped for this match, while Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain will not make an appearance since his recent struggles in front of goal have forced his suspension from international breaks.
At first sight it may come as something of a shock that Atletico Madrid player Antoine Griezmann will start. After shocking many with his announcement of retirement just weeks ago, Griezmann is an integral member of France’s set-up and many were shocked at seeing him make this side.
Even without Mbappe’s offensive prowess, France would likely emerge as the clear favorite in this matchup. They remain undefeated at home in this tournament so far and boast an effective defence.
Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku of Manchester City will both miss this game due to injuries. Yannick Carrasco and Lois Openda could start for Belgium while Leandro Trossard and Youri Tielemans may take a spot on the bench; these duos will look to create chances offensively as a means of compensating for their teammates’ absences.
France vs Belgium Predictions
France will look to improve after an underwhelming start in their UEFA Nations League campaign, hoping that this high-stakes encounter can provide them with an opportunity to get back on track. They were guilty of some lackluster attacking performances against Austria and Poland, leading them to trail second behind Italy in Group D despite winning one match 2-0 over Netherlands. They will need to become more accurate with their finishing if they want to gain momentum again against Sweden here.
Domenico Tedesco has made some notable adjustments from Italy’s team that lost to Belgium at Euros, with Michael Olise making his first international appearance for France instead of Benjamin Pavard and Adrien Rabiot. Additionally, Axel Witsel, Thomas Meunier, Amadou Onana are all injured so Olise must bear more of the defensive burden in midfield alongside more advanced midfielders like Axel Kruger, Kylian Mbappe and Ousmane Dembele.
Belgium also have their share of stars playing, but boast a formidable squad capable of taking on France. Koen Casteels leads his side from behind the goal and can count on Timothy Castagne, Jan Vertonghen, Wout Faes and Arthur Theate as reliable defensive players. Their attack will be spearheaded by Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku while Lois Openda adds further firepower at RB Leipzig.
Ousmane Dembele, Yannick Carrasco, and Jeremy Pietersen will likely play important roles for Belgium in this match, while Leandro Trossard, Antoine Griezmann and Kylian Mbappe will likely start as substitutes. Belgium have a solid attack but must become more clinical and waste-free in the final third if they want to succeed – they struggled against Italy to convert 11 shots into three goals and face similar struggles here.
France vs Belgium Head-to-Head Record
Though missing Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne, Belgium still possess an experienced squad and hope to avenge their 2-0 loss against France in their previous match. Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tielemans will lead home team while Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni captains Didier Deschamps’ visitors; Lois Openda leads Manchester City while Arsenal Leandro Trossard and RB Leipzig Jeremy Doku make up Didier Deschamps’ visitors while Timothy Castagne, Jan Vertonghen and Wout Faes bring Premier League experience while Orel Mangala and Yannick Carrasco add toughness at the back.
At the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, both teams are eagerly awaiting this matchup. Belgium currently lead their group with four points after earning a 2-1 win against Iceland while their hosts hold onto their edge by holding an advantage from their initial match against Iceland 2-1 and are sitting pretty in top spot with four. Iceland have three after an opening match draw while their hosts hold on with four following an 1-1 tie against Italy.
France had an outstanding start, going straight on the offensive from the get go and creating an opportunity through Tielemans’ 30-yard freekick which was well placed and attempted a strike but Maignan made a comfortable save.
Belgium respond with an outstanding opportunity for victory. Doku makes an innocuous run down the right wing before trying to play an indirect pass into Openda’s box but his offside position means his pass goes wide and thus triggers an offside flag.
Goal Check in Progress!! The referee is currently trying to establish whether the ball crossed over before blowing his whistle for half time.
As hosts, their advantage heading into the second half is immense as they lead their group by just one point behind Italy with two games left to play. But they have struggled recently and will need their big-name stars to step up and perform for them to reach the knockout stages of this competition.
France vs Belgium Team News
France are looking to close the gap on Group D leaders Italy by defeating Belgium in their next match, having experienced success against Israel with their 4-1 win earlier in the month. Under Didier Deschamps’ tutelage, Didier’s side are currently playing well enough to win both league matches that remain on their schedule despite this setback.
Belgium still require two wins to secure qualification for the knockout stages; France need just three. Belgium are currently third, so any victory against France would give them the opportunity to take first place and claim first place.
Domenico Tedesco wants his team to show courage and precision as they seek their first win against France since World Cup qualifying matchback in 1981. Unfortunately for Belgium they will likely miss several key players due to injury preventing them from fielding an as strong starting XI as when playing Israel last time out.
Belgium will have their hands full with regard to goalkeeper Matz Sels and Manchester City playmaker Kevin de Bruyne’s health, both are expected to miss time while de Bruyne has a groin issue that has prevented him from training this month. Michael Olise may replace Bradley Barcola at right back while Romalu Lukaku should maintain his spot as center forward.
Randal Kolo Muani and Ousmane Dembele will likely form a potency attack duo once again, with Dembele likely given more freedom to run into space. Deschamps experimented with three-man defensive line against Italy and this approach may continue here.
N’Golo Kante and Adrien Rabiot could feature as midfield partners for Matteo Guendouzi or Michael Olise in midfield, with Youri Tielemans on the left wing and Samuel Umtiti at central defense for France. Kylian Mbappe was left out after being sent back from club duty prematurely; with Antoine Griezmann having retired from international duty – two key attackers being absent – France may lack one or both explosive attackers as available options to them in attack.
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