France – Belgium: pre-match in figures – News

Statistics, odds, moves to try: here is everything you need to know before the 1/8 final of Euro 2024 between France and Belgium.

Who, the French or the Belgians, will return by bus while the others file away in shift? Response after 90 minutes, or more, of a round of 16 which promises to be very competitive in Düsseldorf…

Shock day forFrench team ! After completing a much trickier group stage than one could have imagined, things are really starting to get (very) serious this Monday for the Tricolores, who absolutely no longer have the right to make a mistake. Caught up to everyone’s surprise by a Polish team that had nothing left to play for, the Blues have raised doubts in the minds of many observers. It is now up to them to set the record straight and go into commando mode, as they know so well how to do during knockout matches. To advance to the next round, the French know that they will have to be much more efficient than they were able to be against Austria (1-0), the Netherlands (0-0) or Poland (1-1). Relegated to the most difficult part of the table thanks to a second place in Group D that was not really planned, France must now assume its status and eliminate the best European nations. This will first involve a victory against Belgium, which also raised many concerns during the first phase of the tournament… Given the difficulties encountered during the first three matches, Didier Deschamps should change his system, once again. The trend is towards a return to 4-4-2, but this time, in the form of a diamond. Left on the bench during the last group match, Antoine Griezmann and Marcus Thuram should take advantage of this tactical change to regain a starting place in the following eleven: Maignan – Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, T. Hernandez – Kanté, Tchouameni, Rabiot, Griezmann – Thuram, Mbappé. The success of the Tricolores is offered at @1.95.

Opposite, the situation is essentially the same for the Red Devils. Announced as the ultra-favorite of Group E, Belgium greatly disappointed with a very mixed record of a victory (2-0 against Romania), a draw (0-0 against Ukraine) and a defeat (0-1 against Slovakia). Relegated to second place in their group, the Belgians must, like the French, redeem themselves in the eyes of the general public but especially among their supporters. Romelu Lukaku and his compatriots, like our Blues, demonstrated more than doubtful offensive efficiency during the first phase of the tournament. They too must rectify the situation, and what could be better than a tenacious thirst for revenge to lead the revolt? We now know that the clashes between France and Belgium are merciless. It is therefore in this state of mind that Domenico Tedesco’s men will approach this round of 16, probably presenting themselves with the following team: Casteels – Theate, Vertonghen, Faes, Castagne – Tielemans, Onana – Doku, De Bruyne, Lukebakio – Lukaku. The Belgian victory is estimated at @4.70.

If you imagine a parity score at the end of regulation time, know that the draw is quoted at @3.30. The qualification of the Blues is at @1,45that of the Red Devils at @2,85.

The stats

• With 75 matches between the two countries, this is the most frequent meeting between the two teams.

• Belgium’s only victory in their last 6 matches against France (2 draws and 3 losses) dates back to a 4-3 friendly win at the Stade de France on 7 June 2015. The Red Devils’ record is 2 wins, 4 draws and 7 losses in the last 13 meetings between the two teams.

• Les Bleus recorded their biggest ever Euro victory against Belgium, a 5-0 success in Nantes in the group stage of their victorious 1984 campaign, with a hat-trick from Michel Platini and goals from Alain Giresse and Luis Fernández.

• The French team has reached the final in three of its last four major competitions (World Cup and Euro).

• The Red Devils have won the two previous round of 16 matches, against Hungary in 2016 (4-0) and against Portugal, defending champion, at Euro 2020 (1-0).

• Belgium have reached the quarter-finals at the last two European Championships, losing 3-1 to Wales in 2016 and losing 2-1 to eventual champions Italy at Euro 2020.

• Belgium’s best performance at the Euro came in 1980, when they reached the final before losing 2-1 to West Germany.

Players to follow

1. Kylian Mbappé

Author of 13 goals in major tournaments, the new Madrid native is only one step behind Michel Platini (14) in the history of the Blues. We know that the native of Bondy is in search of glory and, masked or not, he is chasing records at high speed. If he equals his elder by scoring against Belgium this Monday, your stake will be multiplied by @2,50. If he surpasses it by scoring at least twice, your winnings will be boosted by @9.

2. Romelu Lukaku

Officially still mute in this Euro, the powerful Belgian striker has already made the net tremble three times during the group stage. Unfortunately for him (and for his country), all his goals were disallowed by the referee, which must leave him with a more than bitter taste at the moment. Sometimes clumsy, this square-footed colossus is not threatening, and the French rearguard will have a lot to do to contain his attacks. If he deceives Maignan’s vigilance tonight, he will validate a rating of @3,75.

The evening shot

MyMatch – France wins with at least one goal from Kylian Mbappé @3.25.

Les Bleus have won their last four games against Belgium at major tournaments, scoring 13 goals and conceding just three. A win in regulation time combined with a goal from captain Mbappé seems the most likely scenario for this round of 16.

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