Euro 2024, Super 8: France vs Belgium Match Prediction, Team News, Head-to-Head, Betting Tips, Odds and Top Players
France and Belgium, two heavyweights of world football, will clash against each other at the Merkur Spiel-Arena for a place in the quarter-final of Euro Cup 2024.
France is a team filled with superstars, and many pegged them as hot contenders for Euro success before the tournament. However, Didier Deschamps’ squad has put up a very underwhelming display of five points from the last three matches, leaving them as the runner’s up in Group D. Les Blues secured a solitary win over Austria in their group opener, aided by Wober’s own goal and followed by two lackluster draws, which have been their most underwhelming performance. 
Belgium has also not been at its best. Despite being placed in a relatively easy group, they faced a shocking 0-1 loss at the hands of Slovakia before a triumph over Romania by 2-0. In their third and final time in Group E, regardless of their efforts, they lacked the offensive power to break down Ukraine, leading to a goalless draw against Ukraine, placing them second in Group E.
This would be a battle of revenge between Le Bleu and the Red Devils after Les Bleus held their nerve in the face of relentless Belgian possession and claimed the historic win at the 2018 World Cup. Having Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaka in top form, the Red Devils, with a creative outlook, can finally take the revenge they had looked forward to.
Match Details
Date: July 1, 2024
Time: 12 Noon ET/9 AM PT
Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena
Team News
France Overview
- Recent Form: W-W-D-W-D-D
- Injuries/Suspensions:
- France Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):Maignan (GK); Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Tchouameni; Dembele, Griezmann, Rabiot; Mbappe
Belgium Overview
- Recent Forms: D-W-W-L-W-D
- Injuries/Suspensions: Axel Witsel(injured), Thomas Meunier (Injured)
- Belgium Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Casteels (GK); Castagne, Faes, Vertonghen, Theate; Tielemans, Onana; Doku, De Bruyne, Carrasco; Lukaku
France vs Belgium Head-to-Head
In the last five meetings, the French claimed two victories while Belgium won one. In the last meeting between the two teams, the French came back from two goals down to beat Belgium in the Nations League semi-finals when the teams last met in 2021.
France vs Belgium Top Players Predictions
Kylian Mbappe (France): Kylian Mbappe, the Qatar FIFA’s golden Boot holder, is his team’s current highlight. The 25-year-old is the key to making a difference in this match despite his injury. After his absence in the game against the Netherlands, he bounced back emphatically to score against Poland in the last match.
Mbappe’s ability to make timely runs past defenders can play to France’s advantage against a Belgian backline that has recently kept two clean sheets in a row. Before his onset with Real Madrid, this would be his glorious chance to depart with a significant victory on his national team’s side.
Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium): Kevin De Bruyne has been a rebellious player who has stood out for his team during the group stage. He has sharp vision, a wide range of passing, and the ability to unlock defenses with killer through balls, as shown by the crucial goal he scored against Romania in the 80th minute, securing their passage into the last 16. Creating 11 chances for the team and orchestrating attacks for Lukaku, Trossard, and Mertens has helped his team with a great defence. It would take his buckle-down effort to defeat France, as he had won 22 duels previously.
France vs Belgium Betting Tips and Odds
- France to win- 1.45x odds with Parimatch
- Kylian Mbappe to score first goal- 14/5 odds with Star Sports
- Both teams to score goal- 1.99xx odds with Parimatch
France vs Belgium winner Prediction
Euro 2024 is bringing the best clashes to the forefront. Considering Belgium’s defensive strength and France’s attacking prowess, this would be an intense contest to watch. Even though the Red Devils have impressive stats, there are signs that their record could be tarnished on Monday, as they have far failed to win their two previous matches against France. Additionally, Deschamps’ men would need to find a way to break down the Belgian defense and take advantage of their third victory to date.
Final Prediction:
France 1-0 Belgium
