Take a look at France vs Belgium UEFA Nations League 2024 match preview.
France and Belgium will play their second match in this edition, as they face each other being an old rivals.
France face defeat in their first match against Italy, whereas Belgium secured a win.
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Match preview
Even after taking the lead in just 13 seconds in the game, France didn’t managed to win their last match.
It was the fastest goal in the history of France by Bradley Barcola, but they were equal at the Half-Time.
Their coach Didier Deschamps will try to avoid another defeat.
Although France emerged victorious in 2021 Nations League finals, but they finished at 3rd in their group in last edition.
On the other hand Belgium is currently at the top of their group by defeating Israel in their first match.
Domenico Tedesco‘s Belgium side will try to take revenge of EURO 2024 elimination, as it was France only who defeated them in Knock-Outs.
Belgium finished 4th in UEFA Nations League 2021.
France Nations League form: L
Belgium Nations League form: W
France vs Belgium Head to Head Overall
Total | France Won | Belgium Won | Draws | |
Total Matches | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
Total Score | 16 | 10 | 6 | |
Home Ground | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Away | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Nations League | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Int CF | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Int Frl | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
World Cup | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
UEFA EURO | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
France vs Belgium Past H2H Results
Date | Home | Score | Away | |
UEFA EURO | 01/07/2024 | 1 – 0 | Belgium | |
Nations League | 08/10/2021 | Belgium | 2 – 3 | |
World Cup | 10/07/2018 | 1 – 0 | Belgium | |
Int Frl | 08/06/2015 | 3 – 4 | ||
Int CF | 15/08/2013 | Belgium | 0 – 0 | France |
Int CF | 16/11/2011 | France | 0 – 0 | Belgium |
Int CF | 19/02/2004 | Belgium | 0 – 2 |
Last 5 France Matches Stats
Date | Home | Score | Away | |
Nations League | 07/09/2024 | France | 1 – 3 | |
UEFA EURO | 10/07/2024 | 2 – 1 | France | |
UEFA EURO | 06/07/2024 | Portugal | 0 – 0 | France |
UEFA EURO | 01/07/2024 | 1 – 0 | Belgium | |
UEFA EURO | 25/06/2024 | France | 1 – 1 | Poland |
Last 5 Belgium Matches Stats
Date | Home | Score | Away | |
Nations League | 07/09/2024 | 3 – 1 | Israel | |
UEFA EURO | 01/07/2024 | 1 – 0 | Belgium | |
UEFA EURO | 26/06/2024 | Ukraine | 0 – 0 | Belgium |
UEFA EURO | 23/06/2024 | 2 – 0 | Romania | |
UEFA EURO | 17/06/2024 | Belgium | 0 – 1 |
France vs Belgium Team News
- Michael Olise will again start along with Ousmane Dembele.
- Bradley Barcola should start again based on his impressive performance against Italy, if balance of the team will not deteriorate.
- Ater a bad day of defense, Jules Kounde and Dayot Upamecano may be promoted in the team.
- Marcus Thuram and Randal Kolo Muani canalso be given chance latter on.
- As we all know Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will not play, along with Romelu Lukaku because he has been rested.
- Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku will again pair in this match.
France possible starting lineup:
Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Konate, T. Hernandez; Kante, Zaire-Emery; Dembele, Griezmann, Barcola; Mbappe
Belgium possible starting lineup:
Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper; Onana, Tielemans; Bakayoko, De Bruyne, Doku; Openda
France and Belgium face off in the Nations League, with France seeking redemption after their loss to Italy and Belgium aiming for revenge after their Euro 2024 exit. 🇫🇷🇧🇪 Big names like Mbappe and De Bruyne will headline this thrilling clash! ⚽🔥 #NationsLeague #FranceVsBelgium
🇫🇷France won in the end, Thanks to the goals of Kulu Muani and Dembele!! ⚽🔥