Belgium vs France Predictions

• France have won the last five meetings between the sides
• That includes 2-1 and 3-2 wins in this competition since 2021
• BTTS had landed in five of Belgium’s six matches prior to their win in Italy, where the sides shared 40 shots

Zidane can maintain winning start

Zinedine Zidane had a mixed start to life as France boss, as Kylian Mbappe picked up an injury shortly after scoring what proved to be the winner in Turkey.

The French conceded 1.21 Expected Goals in that trip, and they could struggle to contain a Belgian side that put on a show in Rome on Friday night.

Mark van Bommel has taken charge of the Belgian side, and his first game in charge brought a 2-0 win in Italy, and the Red Devils managed to generate 2.76 xG in that win.

However, Belgium did lose the shot count 21-19 in that victory, and they could be punished by a French side that has plenty of attacking options, even in Kylian Mbappe’s absence.

The French have won in Belgium in this competition in both 2021 and 2024, conceding in both victories. The French have won each of the last five meetings between the pair dating back to the 2018 World Cup, while BTTS landed in five of Belgium’s matches at this summer’s tournament.