Frank Christian
This Monday, Belgium and France will face off in Brussels as they aim to catch up with Italy in the UEFA Nations League standings.
Belgium is continuing its struggle in major tournaments, having only gained four points from three matches in the group stage. The once-celebrated “Golden Generation” of players is now mostly retired, leaving the nation grappling for a new identity.
On the other hand, France has also faced challenges since narrowly missing out on the 2022 World Cup. Although they reached the semi-finals of Euro 2024, they have yet to show fans they can realistically compete for the title, having lost to Italy at the start of their Nations League journey.
Both teams are in need of a solid win, especially for Belgium, who suffered a significant defeat to France in their previous Nations League matches just last month.
Belgium vs. France Prediction and Odds
- Moneyline preference: France (-105)
- Score prediction: Belgium 0-2 France
France’s struggles against other top European teams have made them unpredictable, leaving analysts unsure of what to expect from the squad these days.
However, one thing is certain: Belgium has been unable to perform consistently against top teams. While France has had their own challenges against Italy, Spain, and Portugal, Belgium is likely to struggle unless they benefit from adverse situations like red cards that Italy recently experienced.
| BetMGM (USA) |
|
| Belgium win | +200 |
| Draw | +225 |
| France win | +138 |
| Both teams to score |
Y: -130 N: -110 |
| Over / Under 2.5 goals |
O: -105 U: -135 |
| France -0.5 goals |
+125 |
| Belgium +0.5 goals |
-185 |
Match Information: Belgium vs. France
- Date: Monday, October 14, 2024
- Kickoff Time: 8:45 p.m. local (2:45 p.m. ET / 11:45 a.m. PT)
- Stadium: King Baudouin Stadium (Brussels, Belgium)
- Previous Encounter: France 2-0 Belgium (Sep. 9, 2024 | UEFA Nations League)
Recommended Bet for Belgium vs. France
- Selection: Christopher Nkunku to score or assist a goal
- Odds: +125 (FanDuel)
After a long wait, Christopher Nkunku is now part of the France team and has impressed in his recent appearances. In a match against Israel, he shone as the top performer, scoring his first international goal and contributing significantly, especially with Kylian Mbappe absent due to injury.
Similarly, he has been a valuable asset in his club, managing to score in all four matches he’s started, despite facing competition from a strong teammate.
While France’s defense has been inconsistent lately, Nkunku can be counted on to elevate their attack.
Proposition Bet for Belgium vs. France
- Selection: Belgium under 0.5 total goals
- Odds: +185 (BetMGM)
France has managed to keep a clean sheet against teams like Austria and the Netherlands during Euro 2024, leading to criticism of their conservative play. Recently, they have allowed some unexpected scores while trying to adopt a more aggressive strategy.
Historically, France has limited Belgium’s scoring ability, with Belgium only managing to score once in their last four encounters. Belgium’s offensive stats against France have been particularly poor, managing just nine shots on target over those matches. Given Belgium’s shaky performance against Italy recently, it’s likely they will struggle again in front of goal.
