France vs Netherlands Predictions

• France have won five of the last six meetings between these two
• Both teams have scored in five of the France’s last seven matches
• Five of France’s last seven matches have gone over 2.5 goals

Les Bleus can bounce back from World Cup disappointment

France came within touching distance of winning back-to-back World Cups in December, losing out to Argentina on penalties, and Les Bleus have one of the strongest squads in world football.

They kickstart their European Championship qualifying campaign against the Netherlands, their likely closest rivals in the group. France have typically had the upper hand over these opponents and they should be able to do so again here.

Netherlands in transition under new boss

After Louis Van Gaal’s departure following their World Cup exit, the Netherlands turned to another man who had managed the team before, Ronald Koeman, to take over.

However Koeman’s recent managerial experiences leave a bit to be desired and his side will certainly be in transition as they acclimatise to their new boss, with France fancied to take full advantage and win to give themselves the upper hand in this group.