Match Analysis: France vs. Belgium
Match Information:
Date and time: 09 Sep 2024 at 18:45 UTC
Referee: Tobias Stieler
Stadium: Groupama Stadium
Location: Lyon, France
Recent Performances:
France:
– France 1-3 Italy (UEFA Nations League)
– Spain 2-1 France (Euro 2024)
– Portugal 0-0 France (Euro 2024)
– France 1-0 Belgium (Euro 2024)
– France 1-1 Poland (Euro 2024)
– Netherlands 0-0 France (Euro 2024)
– Austria 0-1 France (Euro 2024)
– France 0-0 Canada (International Friendlies)
– France 3-0 Luxembourg (International Friendlies)
– France 3-2 Chile (International Friendlies)
Belgium:
– Belgium 3-1 Israel (UEFA Nations League)
– France 1-0 Belgium (Euro 2024)
– Ukraine 0-0 Belgium (Euro 2024)
– Belgium 2-0 Romania (Euro 2024)
– Belgium 0-1 Slovakia (Euro 2024)
– Belgium 3-0 Luxembourg (International Friendlies)
– Belgium 2-0 Montenegro (International Friendlies)
– England 2-2 Belgium (International Friendlies)
– Ireland 0-0 Belgium (International Friendlies)
– Belgium 5-0 Azerbaijan (Euro 2024 Qualification)
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Head-to-Head (H2H):
– France 1-0 Belgium (2024 Euro)
– Belgium 2-3 France (2021 UEFA Nations League)
– France 1-0 Belgium (2018 World Cup)
– France 3-4 Belgium (2015 Friendlies)
– Belgium 0-0 France (2013 Friendlies)
– France 0-0 Belgium (2011 Friendlies)
– Belgium 0-2 France (2004 Friendlies)
– France 1-2 Belgium (2002 Friendlies)
Formations and Key Players:
France (4-3-3 Formation):
– Kylian Mbappé (10) – Forward
– Antoine Griezmann (7) – Midfielder
– Ousmane Dembélé (11) – Midfielder
– Mike Maignan (16) – Goalkeeper
Belgium (3-4-3 Formation):
– Kevin De Bruyne (7) – Midfielder
– Loïs Openda (9) – Forward
– Jérémy Doku (10) – Midfielder
– Koen Casteels (1) – Goalkeeper
Strengths and Considerations:
France:
– Strong attacking options with Mbappé, Griezmann, and Dembélé.
– Solid defensive lineup featuring Koundé, Konaté, Saliba, and Hernández.
– France has home advantage and a solid record against Belgium in recent competitive fixtures.
– Recent form has been inconsistent, with key losses to Italy and Spain but decent performances in the Euro 2024.
Belgium:
– Powerful midfield led by De Bruyne and Tielemans.
– In-form forward Openda, who can cause problems for the French defense.
– Belgium recently defeated Israel, showing good form in the latest UEFA Nations League match.
– Mixed record in recent matches, with key victories but notable losses such as against Slovakia in the Euro 2024.
Predictions:
Considering recent form, head-to-head history, and the quality of players from both teams, a balanced and competitive match is expected. France’s home advantage and historical edge might give them a slight advantage.
Predicted End Result:
France 2-1 Belgium
Potential Goalscorers:
– France: Kylian Mbappé, Antoine Griezmann
– Belgium: Kevin De Bruyne
Enjoy the match!
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