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The UEFA Nations League is back in action with another set of matches this week as Belgium take on Didier Deschamps' France side in a crucial encounter at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais on Monday. Both teams have excellent players in their ranks and have a point to prove in this game.
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France are rooted to the bottom of Group 2 in the UEFA Nations League standings and have not made a good start to their campaign. Les Bleus slumped to a 3-1 defeat at the hands of Italy in their previous game and will need to bounce back this weekend.
Belgium, on the other hand, are in second place in their group and have been fairly impressive in recent months. The Red Devils eased past Israel by a 3-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result in this fixture.
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France vs Belgium Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Belgium have a slight edge over France and have won 30 out of the 76 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to France's 27 victories.
- France have managed to win each of their last three matches against Belgium on the international stage, with their previous such defeat against the Red Devils coming by a 4-3 scoreline in a friendly encounter in 2015.
- Belgium are unbeaten in eight of their last nine matches away from home in all competitions on the international stage.
- France have lost each of their last two matches in all competitions, with their previous victory coming in a penalty shoot-out against Portugal at the Euros this year.
- Belgium have picked up a victory, a defeat, and a draw in their last three matches.
France vs Belgium Prediction
France have blown hot and cold in recent months and are in desperate need of a resurgence. Bradley Barcola has shown immense potential this year and will look to make his mark this week.
Belgium are also in the midst of a transition and will need to be at their best in this fixture. France have plenty of firepower in their ranks and have a slight edge going into this game.
Prediction: France 2-1 Belgium
France vs Belgium Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - France to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - No
Tip 3: Belgium to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Bradley Barcola to score - Yes
