France vs Belgium football prediction: Roosters show off their strength
The match between France and Belgium in the Nations League takes place at 1:45 a.m. on September 10. Nghe An Newspaper compiles statistics, analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score of this match.
Latest France vs Belgium team information
Michael Olise, following his impressive Olympic performances with France's silver medal, was handed a start on Friday and will have to compete with Ousmane Dembele to keep his place.
Didier Deschamps has also called up Bradley Barcola, who performed well against Italy, but maintains faith in the bulk of the squad from Euro 2024; Adrien Rabiot and Benjamin Pavard are among the players left out.
After conceding three goals, Jules Kounde and Dayot Upamecano could be brought into the starting line-up, while Marcus Thuram and Randal Kolo Muani are backup attacking options.
Belgium will be without goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois due to a fallout with Domenico Tedesco, and top scorer Romelu Lukaku, who plays for Napoli, is also absent. Veteran defender Jan Vertonghen has retired, while Leandro Trossard has been left out. Tedesco has opted for youngsters such as Maxim De Cuyper, Arne Engels and Julien Duranville. In Lukaku's absence, Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku will continue to support lone striker Lois Openda.
Latest expected lineup France vs Belgium
France:
Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Konate, T. Hernandez; Kante, Zaire-Emery; Dembele, Griezmann, Barcola; Mbappe
Belgium:
Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper; Onana, Tielemans; Bakayoko, De Bruyne, Doku; Openda
Latest France vs Belgium football commentary
Although France made a fast start through Bradley Barcola, the 3-1 defeat to Italy reflected a worrying lack of consistency in Didier Deschamps' squad.
Having conceded three goals in the closing stages of the game, France have not only lost points but are also under huge pressure to recover their form ahead of their next match. Coach Deschamps, who led France to World Cup and Nations League titles, now faces a huge challenge to restore team morale and improve their playing style.
France cannot afford to drop any more points in their upcoming games, especially considering UEFA's new format, which sees the bottom team in the group being relegated. This puts a high bar for Deschamps to adjust his tactics and formation accordingly, as the team continues to find the optimal mix of young and veteran players. The absence of key players like Kylian Mbappe, who can make a difference, and uncertain tactical decisions against Italy are raising concerns about the team's ability.
Belgium, by contrast, have made a strong start under Domenico Tedesco, with Kevin De Bruyne shining with two goals against Hungary. The addition of young players and the absence of some big names such as Thibaut Courtois and Romelu Lukaku have not diminished the team's effectiveness.
Belgium are now aiming to not only maintain their top spot but also improve on their recent form. While Belgium have taken some form and confidence from their win over Hungary, they will need to continue to improve their defence to prepare for the challenges ahead, especially against France – a team with a strong history and hungry for revenge.
France vs Belgium score prediction
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.France vs Belgiumas follows:
- Sportsmole:France 1-2 Belgium
- WhoScore:France 1-1 Belgium
- Our newspaper predicts:France 1-2 Belgium
When and where to watch France vs Belgium live?
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