- Date and Time: July 1, 17:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Merkur Spiel-Arena (Düsseldorf, Germany)
| Odds via 22bet | |
| France vs Belgium | July 1, 17:00 GMT+1 |
| France odds | 1.87 |
| Belgium odds | 4.7 |
| Draw | 3.24 |
| Over\Under | Total 2,5: 2.32/1.60 |
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France
As one of the favourites following their 2018 World Cup victory and appearance in the 2022 World Cup Final, France remains an underwhelming team at EURO 2024.
The tournament’s previous edition, EURO 2020, already saw a disappointing performance from France as they crashed out in the last 16 to the benefit of their neighbor Switzerland, with Kylian Mbappé missing the crucial penalty that prevented France from advancing. The Nati were not particularly impressive, but France lacked preparation.
𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝘁 la séance physique 😤 pic.twitter.com/TfzSAOQmXS
— Equipe de France ⭐⭐ (@equipedefrance) June 27, 2024
Fast forward a few years, and the same criticism applies. France failed to top a group composed of Austria, the Netherlands, and Poland. The latter, already eliminated, held France to an unexpected draw (1-1), with Lewandowski equalizing for the Poles in the last quarter of the game.
This draw allowed Austria to top the group following an eventful thriller victory against the Netherlands (3-2). France might have won against Austria in their opening match (1-0), a victory marked by another own goal. This ‘own goal’ has now become the top scorer of the EURO, despite not playing for any specific team.
GOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAALLLLLLLL… IT’S OWN GOAL AGAIN 🤯
(Just practicing for when the EUROs are back 😂) pic.twitter.com/FO6eXeRiQb
— 433 (@433) June 27, 2024
France’s play throughout the tournament remains predictable, as Didier Deschamps has not managed to find his perfect midfielder formula.
Aurélien Tchouaméni, N’Golo Kanté, and Adrien Rabiot might seem like a promising midfield to many, but the reality is that the players aren’t compatible, making it easy for opponents to break through a midfield that lacks cohesion in both defending and attacking.
Belgium
Belgium’s transition from the 2018 Trophyless Golden Generation has been slow and tough to explain. On one hand, Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku remain key figures. On the other hand, new talents are emerging, such as Jeremy Doku and Leandro Trossard.
Unfortunately, the defence still suffers from the absence of its retired pillars. Instead, Wout Faes is rising as the emerging star at the back, still accompanied by Jan Vertonghen, one of the few remaining veterans.
Faes, faster, fastest. 💨 #INGFootballTechnology #EURO2024 pic.twitter.com/Y9Vi2iLwY2
— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) June 28, 2024
Belgium has plenty of talent but struggles to utilize it effectively. Amadou Onana, Arthur Vermeeren, and Louis Openda are all names that speak for themselves. It should be noted that Charles de Ketelaere is also still sitting on the bench. On paper, Belgium has more than enough quality.
Using that talent, however, is a different story. Belgium remains slow and hesitant. They were warned in the first game when Slovakia surprised the world by battering Les Diables Rouges 1-0.
A draw against Ukraine in the last game saw fans booing and expressing discontent with the team’s results, as Belgium finished with four points – equal to everyone else in the group – to the detriment of Ukraine, penalized due to their heavy 3-0 defeat in the first week against Romania.
Groups done.
We move forward ✅🤲🏾 pic.twitter.com/l3dsXHJT8H
— Orel Johnson Mangala (@JMangala_8) June 26, 2024
It is clear that Belgium is still trying to find its identity, but it needs to do better, given the expectations that come with having quality players. Much like France, Belgium just does not seem that interested in winning despite passing the first test.
It is also unfortunate for them that Lukaku has repeatedly ended up in offside positions, which has now become a popular meme on Twitter/X.
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Bet hereFrance vs Belgium Prediction
- Pick: France to win
- Odds: 1.87 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: France vs Belgium: 2-0
Both teams have been awful: slow in their decision-making and improvising with their tactics.
Deschamps has the upper hand in our EURO 2024 prediction, as his team boasts higher individual quality. However, they lack a cohesive midfield, whereas Belgium’s Amadou Onana is ready to meet any attack with old-school tackles.
The defense is a reason for concern, with Kylian Mbappé, Bradley Barcola, and Marcus Thuram all posing a threat with their relentless attempts to break through the opposition’s lines.
Kylian Mbappé reveals his new mask. pic.twitter.com/AlHNStsVVl
— VERSUS (@vsrsus) June 21, 2024
Despite being a fixture that should offer exciting football, featuring two heavyweights, it remains a match between two teams that have failed to improve over the last few years. France is likely to win it because that’s how it is.
When you have Mbappé and a dozen incredible individual talents, they often find a way to score after ninety minutes – against all odds.
If Belgium is to have a shot, it will only be through the diagonal of the midfield, where France is vulnerable. Both teams will likely be slow, as they have been for a while, but France has lacked the decisive edge it once had.
France vs Belgium Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: France to open the score
- Odds: 2.02 (22Bet)
Expectations are that France will win because they boast superior individual quality. Therefore, our EURO 2024 betting tip is that they will open the score on their way to victory.
The man in the mask… Kylian Mbappé 🎭🇫🇷 pic.twitter.com/81wVRWWrG6
— OneFootball (@OneFootball) June 25, 2024
More importantly, many doubt that Lukaku will score again, as he struggles to find the right positioning and has been caught offside multiple times. All of Belgium’s chances hinge on Lukaku, but it seems like luck is on the other side for the Belgian.
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