Prediction: Belgium Vs France

In another heavyweight Nations League showdown on Monday night, Belgium welcome France in Brussels.

With the National League fixtures set to take place on Monday, there are a number of eye-catching betting promotions available.

Conclusion: Mika Godts hits the target more than 0.5 times

Best odds: 17/20

Bookmaker: Bate America

Belgium

Starting with the hosts, while Belgium may end up being eliminated in the World Cup quarter-finals by newly crowned champions Spain, the Red Devils should take plenty of positives from their North American adventure. Mark van Bommel kicked off a new era at the weekend and his tenure couldn’t have started much better than this. The former Wolfsburg boss was dreaming of a chance to lift the heavyweight title again on Monday night following a 2-0 win away to European giants Italy. Belgium are aiming to mount a real attack in the UEFA Nations League this year and emotions within their camp should be running high. In fact, their 1-2 loss to the Spanish Red Team on July 10 was the only loss for Van Bommel’s new team in the previous 20 games in all competitions.

belgium team news

Manchester City ace Jeremy Doku has just recovered from a muscle injury and was not selected for the Belgium squad this month. Manchester United goalkeeper Sene Lamenz should keep his place at Brussels.

Kevin De Bruyne is now in his second season with Italian giants Napoli, where he will make his historic 126th cap for the national team. While Atalanta star Charles de Cotrare may still be waiting for his first Serie A goal of the season, the 25-year-old should spearhead Van Bommel’s attack.

France

As for tourists, who also embarked on their own blockbuster new adventures over the weekend, France failed to make much of a statement on foreign soil. Despite a tough 1-0 win away to Türkiye on Friday night, Zidane will call on his superstar squad to find their free-flowing groove here. However, despite being almost universally tipped as title contenders when they land in North America this summer, the Gallic Roosters have failed to return home, with no performance to prove their troubles. Zinedine Zidane’s side should be excited about a dominant performance against Belgium after missing out on a bronze medal opportunity with a 6-4 defeat by England. In fact, the French team has won five consecutive games against the host country with a total score of 9-3.

France Team News

In a huge blow for France, talismanic captain Kylian Mbappe returns home after suffering a knee injury against Turkey on Friday night. The likes of Ibrahima Konate, William Saliba and Warren Zaire Emery are all dealing with injury issues of their own and so were not included in Zidane’s maiden squad.

While reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé may still be waiting to open his domestic account, the PSG superstar will play a leading role in the final third. New Chelsea signing Maxence Lacroix should retain his place at the heart of France’s defence.

Key factors to consider in Belgium vs France

Belgium and France last met in the Nations League in October 2024, when France won 2-1 in Brussels.
In fact, the French team has faced the Belgian team five times in a row and won with a total score of 9-3.
In July, Belgium defeated Spain 2-1 in the World Cup quarter-finals, their only defeat in their previous 20 games in all competitions.
The Red Devils have not suffered a defeat in front of their own supporters since November 2024.
Six of the first nine games between Belgium and France have seen under 2.5 goals scored.

in conclusion

While Belgium may go into Monday’s showdown in Brussels as underdogs, the Red Devils may have sniffed a chance to win the heavyweight title again. Van Bommel’s side are enjoying a chaotic start to their Nations League adventure with a 2-0 win away to European giants Italy. Belgium have suffered just one defeat in their previous 20 games in all competitions, so they are well placed to raise some serious questions at home.