Football prediction France vs Belgium: Tame the Red Devils

The two old rivals will meet again on Monday night when France host Belgium in the second match of the new UEFA Nations League. While Les Bleus lost to Italy in their opening Group 2 match, the Red Devils took all three points and prepare for a trip to Lyon.

Latest France vs Belgium team information

After Michael Olise was called up for the first time following an impressive showing at the Olympics, where France won silver, he started on Friday and will compete with Ousmane Dembele to keep his place.

Didier Deschamps also included Bradley Barcola in Les Bleus' squad against Italy to good effect, but retained faith in the majority of the squad at Euro 2024; however, Adrien Rabiot and defender Benjamin Pavard were left out.

After conceding three goals, Jules Kounde and Dayot Upamecano could be promoted from the bench, while Marcus Thuram and Randal Kolo Muani are the hosts' backup attacking options.

Belgium will also be without Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who has had a long-running spat with Domenico Tedesco, and top scorer Romelu Lukaku, a new Napoli signing, will also be rested.

Veteran defender Jan Vertonghen has retired, while Arsenal's Leandro Trossard has been left out, with Tedesco giving youngsters Maxim De Cuyper, Arne Engels and Julien Duranville a chance. Without Lukaku, Manchester City duo 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

Despite France taking the lead after just 13 seconds in their Nations League opener at home to Italy on Friday night, they eventually finished without a point, as they were beaten by the visiting Azzurri.

In-form striker Bradley Barcola scored the fastest goal in the nation's history, but Italy equalised spectacularly and the teams were level at half-time.

France then conceded two more goals in the second half, losing at home to Italy for the first time in 70 years.

After a poor showing at Euro 2024, long-time coach Didier Deschamps was expected to put on a convincing show for the Parisian crowd, but he is now under pressure to avoid defeat against another neighbouring opponent.

Deschamps led France to victory in the 2021 Nations League final, but his team finished a distant third in their group last time out, amassing just five points from six games.

Under UEFA's new format for the 2024-25 season, the bottom-placed nation in each League A group will be automatically relegated, while the third-placed team must enter a relegation playoff.

Only the top two teams in Pot 2 qualify for the new quarter-finals, so France are already three points clear of their main rivals and cannot afford to lose any more.

Belgium, who along with Italy lead Group 2, overcame Israel on neutral ground to take all three points in their opening match.

Led by captain Kevin De Bruyne, the Red Devils won 3-1 in Hungary, where the match was played due to security reasons.

After De Bruyne scored twice, he was denied the chance to complete his hat-trick with a penalty, and Lois Openda even missed from the spot when Youri Tielemans had scored earlier in an open second half.

Now, Domenico Tedesco's side will be looking to avenge their humiliating defeat at Euro 2024, when they were knocked out by France just two months ago.

Tedesco will be hoping to make history after his first tournament and ensure Belgium secure a top-two finish in their Nations League group before aiming for the 2026 World Cup.

Belgium failed to reach the Nations League finals last time out, and improving on their best finish of fourth in 2021 would suggest they are on the right track. France, who have won the last three meetings between the two nations, certainly have the psychological advantage over their neighbours – and they will be spurred into action by defeat on Friday.

While Belgium sparkled in their Nations League opener, they were still weak at the back: Kylian Mbappe and co should capitalise on any mistakes.

France vs Belgium score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the following results for the France vs Belgium match:

• Sportsmole: France 1-2 Belgium

• WhoScore: France 1-1 Belgium
• Our prediction: France 1-2 Belgium

When and where to watch France vs Belgium live?

To watch live the France vs Belgium match in the Nations League taking place at 1:45 a.m. on September 10, viewers can watch on TV360 here, Mytv system here or on online sports channels. Wishing viewers happy moments of watching football.

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