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UEFA Euro 2024 features another massive clash between two bonafide European giants this week as France take on Ronald Koeman's Netherlands side in a crucial encounter at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig on Friday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will need to step up to the plate this week.
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France are in second place in Group D in the UEFA Euro 2024 standings and have made a good start to their campaign. The French outfit defeated Austria by a 1-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
The Netherlands, on the other hand, are at the top of their group and have been in excellent form in recent weeks. The Oranje edged Poland to a narrow 2-1 victory in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this week.
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Netherlands vs France Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- France have a good historical record against the Netherlands and have won 16 out of the 30 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to the Netherlands' 11 victories.
- France and the Netherlands have played out three matches on previous occasions in UEFA Euro competitions - France won the only knock-out game between the two teams, while the Netherlands won the two group matches.
- France have won seven of their last eight matches against the Netherlands in all competitions, with their only such defeat during this period coming by a 2-0 scoreline in the UEFA Nations League in November 2018.
- Only four of the 30 matches played out between France and the Netherlands in all competitions have ended in draws.
- France are looking to win their first two games of a UEFA Euro tournament for the fourth time in their history.
Netherlands vs France Prediction
France have an exceptional squad on paper but were not particularly inspirational against Austria. The likes of Antoine Griezmann and Ousmane Dembele can be lethal on their day and will need to be at their best this week.
The Netherlands have transformed into a robust unit this year and cannot afford to put a foot wrong against a formidable opponent. Both teams are evenly matched and could play out a draw in this fixture.
Prediction: Netherlands 2-2 France
Netherlands vs France Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Netherlands to score first - Yes
Tip 4: Antoine Griezmann to score - Yes
