Netherlands vs France Prediction: On Friday, UEFA Euro 2024’s second matchday gets underway with a high voltage match fixture. France and the Netherlands will face off at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig with the goal of moving on to the round of 16.
The UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers included both France and the Netherlands in the same group. After an undefeated campaign, Les Bleus were the clear leaders in the standings, with only Greece deducting points from them. However, the Oranje came in a distant second place after losing both of their matches against France.
NED vs FRA Match Info:
- Date: Saturday 22nd June
- Kick-off time: 12:30 AM IST
- Location: Leipzig, Germany
- Referee: Anthony Taylor
- Stadium: Leipzig Stadium
- Last meeting: NED 1 – 2 FRA
Netherlands vs France Prediction
In certain sections, the Dutch will undoubtedly force France to defend, but Les Bleus will feel at ease doing so. N’Golo Kante, who is skilled at blowing up the counterattack that the Dutch love to play, will be crucial in stopping the Netherlands’ buildup after he performed excellently in his test against Austria upon his return from exile. France will be under pressure, particularly in the closing stages, but they are accustomed to this kind of situation.
| NED vs FRA Prediction | FRA win |
| Best Tip | Over 0.5 Goals |
| Correct predictions | 0-1 |
| Both teams to score | No |
NED vs FRA Team Previews
Netherlands Team Preview
- Weghorst scored the game-winning goal in the 83rd minute, after replacing his teammate just two minutes earlier, as the Netherlands defeated Poland 2:1 to start the tournament.
- The Dutch were not going to have a good start to the competition after giving up a goal in the first sixteen minutes. They reversed it, though, in order to stay up with France in the group.
- This win might enable manager Ronald Koeman to go for a draw in this match. If he chooses to, he can rely on a solid defense and a seasoned player.
France Team Preview:
- With confidence, Didier Deschamps’ charges headed to the tournament, where they defeated Austria 1:0 in the opening game, though there were doubts about the outcome.
- In the event that Mbappé is sidelined, manager Didier Deschamps should still have a lot of choices. He has the option of using Kingsley Coman as a winger or starting experienced Olivier Giroud or Antoine Griezmann as the primary striker.
- Among the most notable absences from the visiting camp are Wesley Fofana, Christopher Nkunku, Presnel Kimpembe, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Kounde, Raphael Varane, and Axel Disasi.
NED vs FRA Last Five Head-to-Head
- Netherlands: 4 games won
- France: 1 game won
- Draw: 0 game draw
NED vs FRA Possible Lineups
Netherlands Possible Playing XI: Bart Verbruggen, Stefan de Vrij, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Ake, Denzel Dumfries, Marten de Roon, Tijjani Reijnders, Daley Blind, Xavi Simons, Wout Weghorst, Donyell Malen.
France Possible Playing XI: Mike Maignan, Benjamin Pavard, Ibrahima Konate, Lucas Hernandez, Theo Hernandez, Aurelien Tchouameni, Adrien Rabiot, Ousmane Dembele, Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, Olivier Giroud.
NED vs FRA Win Probability:
HOME (NED): 28%
DRAW: 29%
AWAY (FRA): 43%
NED vs FRA Players to watch
Netherlands: Since departing from Bundesliga team Wolfsburg in 2022, Wout Weghorst hasn’t truly settled in at the club level. Weghorst, who has scored 12 goals in 34 caps, may get the opportunity to start against the French on Friday after scoring the game-winning goal against Poland.
France: Mbappe, who trained on Wednesday, tortured the Netherlands in the Euro 2024 qualifying round, scoring twice in France’s 4-0 victory at home in March 2023 and the game’s 2-1 comeback victory in October. If given the opportunity, he may be the player to watch today.
NED vs FRA Dream11 Team
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