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On Monday, October 14, we are in for an incredible UEFA Nations League match between Belgium and France, kicking off at 20:45 CET. Analysts from the Dailysports team have prepared a forecast for this game.
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Belgium
The Belgians are currently showing rather unstable performances in this Nations League. In the first match, Belgium confidently handled Israel, winning 3-1. However, the subsequent results were not very good. They lost 0-2 away to France. In their latest match, Belgium played away against Italy. The Italians quickly scored two goals, but midway through the half, they were left with ten men.
Belgium took advantage of this and managed to come back from 0-2 to draw 2-2. Belgium now has four points with an even goal difference of 5:5. They are just two points behind second place and three from first, giving them a solid chance to qualify for the UEFA Nations League playoffs. It’s worth noting that Belgium will be without Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku for this match.
France
Les Bleus hosted Italy in their first match, scoring in the opening minute, but the game soon fell apart. Italy responded with three goals, securing a 3-1 win. However, France quickly redeemed themselves in the following matches, comfortably defeating Belgium 2-0 and routing Israel 4-1 on the road.
France now leads the group with six points. The gap between the three teams is minimal, with Italy just one point behind France and Belgium close behind. This match will be crucial in the race for a spot in the UEFA Nations League quarterfinals.
Match facts
- Belgium is winless in their last two matches, while France has won their previous two.
- France has scored first in each of their last four games.
Probable lineups
- Belgium: Casteels; Castagne, Debast, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper; Tielemans, Mangala; Trossard, Openda, Doku
- France: Maignan; Koundé, Konaté, Saliba, Hernandez; Tchouaméni, Camavinga, Guendouzi; Olise, Kolo Muani, Barcola
Head-to-head
Belgium has failed to beat France in four consecutive matches, with Les Bleus emerging victorious each time.
Prediction
This is a crucial match for both Belgium and France. The difference between the teams is minimal—just one point—meaning this game could be decisive in the battle for a playoff spot. I expect both teams to go all out for the win, so I’m betting on both teams to score. The odds for this outcome are 1.7.
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