Read our prediction for France vs Belgium below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
France vs Belgium Prediction & Betting tips
France and Belgium will face off in a highly anticipated UEFA Nations League Group A1 match on Monday, October 5, 2026 at the Stade de France. Zinedine Zidane’s French National Team currently sits at the top of Group A1 with 7 points. After narrow 1-0 victories over Türkiye and Belgium, Les Bleus were recently held to a 1-1 draw by Italy. Mark van Bommel’s Belgium squad is right behind them in second place with 6 points, fresh off a dominant 3-0 win against Türkiye. This fixture comes just one week after France defeated Belgium 1-0 in Brussels, courtesy of a late solo strike by Michael Olise. With Belgium missing their two primary playmakers in De Bruyne and Tielemans, expect Van Bommel to deploy a more conservative, counter-attacking shape. Zidane has stated he will make “smart changes” to handle the fixture congestion. Expect France to dictate tempo and control possession at home, leaning heavily on the stellar form of Michael Olise to break the deadlock.
France:
Kylian Mbappé remains sidelined after picking up a knee injury on matchday one. Additionally, center-back Dayot Upamecano is suspended after receiving a second yellow card against Italy. Chelsea’s Maxence Lacroix is projected to step into the defense.
France (4-3-3): Mike Maignan – P. Kalulu, J. Jacquet, M. Lacroix, A. Truffert – R. Cherki, L. Da Cunha, E. Camavinga – M. Olise, O. Dembélé, D. Doué.
Belgium:
The Red Devils suffer a massive blow to their midfield. Both Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans are suspended after accumulating yellow cards. Attackers Romelu Lukaku and Charles De Ketelaere will carry the main offensive burden in their absence.
Belgium (4-3-3): Senne Lammens – T. Castagne, N. Ngoy, B. Mechele, M. De Cuyper – N. Raskin, R. Lavia, H. Vanaken – D. Lukebakio, C. De Ketelaere, M. Godts.
France vs Belgium head to head matches
28.09.2026 Belgium – France 0:1
14.10.2024 Belgium – France 1:2
09.09.2024 France – Belgium 2:0
01.07.2024 France – Belgium 1:0
07.10.2021 Belgium – France 2:3
* Our advice is: BTS / YES
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.60
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