France will aim to maintain their unbeaten start to the UEFA Nations League when they host Belgium at the Stade de France on October 5.

France Aiming to Respond Following Recent Draw

Zinedine Zidane had enjoyed a perfect start to his reign as France manager following back-to-back wins against Turkey and Belgium. However, a first blemish on his record was endured on MD3 after a 1-1 draw against Italy.

But France have conceded just once in their three matches under Zidane, and their attacking quality should still be respected since they’ve scored seven goals in their last four internationals.

Kylian Mbappe remains unavailable due to injury, but Michael Olise will deputise after registering three goal involvements in as many appearances under Zidane. Dayot Upamecano is suspended after being sent off against Italy.

France predicted lineup vs Belgium (4-3-3): Maignan; Kalulu, Jacquet, Yoro, Truffert; Cherki, Da Cunha, Rabiot; Olise, Dembele, Doue

Attacking Talent Sparkling Under van Bommel

Mark van Bommel has endured contrasting results since taking the Belgium job, losing once in three fixtures. However, the new head coach has rediscovered the team’s attacking output. Belgium have scored five goals in their last three games, with their only blank coming in a 1-0 home loss against France last week.

Defensive improvement has also been evident, keeping clean sheets in two of three matches under van Bommel. Kevin De Bruyne has been in excellent form for the national team, registering three goal involvements in as many appearances. However, the attacking midfielder is banned on MD4.

Nicolas Raskin could return to the squad on Monday, but Youri Tielemans is missing through suspension.

Belgium predicted lineup vs France (4-2-3-1): Lammens: Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Lavia, Raskin; Lukebakio, Moreira, De Ketelaere; Lukaku

France vs Belgium Prediction

  • Safe Tip: France
  • Odds: 1.5 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: QVAT9
  • Correct score prediction: France 2-0 Belgium

Key stats:

  • France have won nine of their 12 head-to-heads against Belgium
  • They have also won nine of their previous 12 internationals in 2026.
  • Belgium have suffered two defeats in four matches.

A home victory looks very challenging to oppose in the UEFA Nations League on Monday. France have dominated their recent encounters against Belgium, winning nine of the last 12, which includes a straightforward 1-0 victory last week.

The French also bring reliable form into this clash, having won nine of their last 12 in 2026. In contrast, Belgium have suffered defeats in two of their most recent four. It is also notable that the visitors will be without key midfielders Tielemans and De Bruyne due to suspension on Monday.

France vs Belgium Prediction, Value Tip

  • Value Tip: Under 2.5 Goals
  • Odds: 2.53 (22Bet)
  • 22Bet Booking Code: Y4CT9

A low-scoring affair is to be expected. Since taking the job, Zidane has made France harder to break down, with under 2.5 goals scored in three straight matches.

Two of Belgium’s previous three have seen no more than three goals scored. The head-to-head trends also support the chances of under 2.5 goals, with three of the last four seeing the selection be a winner.

Verdict: France (1.5) — France 2-0 Belgium