Belgium v France: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch

Belgium and France face off in the Nations League on the back of opening wins in League A this week.

France began the Zinedine Zidane era with a 1-0 win in Turkey, while Belgium impressed on the road in a 2-0 win over Italy.

In his first job since leaving Antwerp in 2024, former Netherlands international Mark van Bommel is in charge of Belgium and will have enjoyed the quality of his side’s goals in Italy.

Can they see off their neighbours? Belgium have lost all five of the last five meetings of the sides.

Team news for Belgium v France

Belgium are without former Arsenal man Leandro Trossard who has a heel injury, so Mika Godts should start.

France have a worry over captain Kylian Mbappe.

Real Madrid striker Mbappe collected Michael Olise’s pass inside the box and drilled in after 54 minutes to bring the win in Turkey, only to grimace as the ball hit the net and make way for Desire Doue shortly afterwards.

He is expected to miss out with a knee injury so Ousmane Dembele will lead the attack.

Expected line-ups

Belgium: Lammens; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Raskin, Tielemans; Moreira, De Bruyne, Godts; De Ketelaere

France: Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Lacroix, Truffert; Cherki, Kone, Rabiot; Olise, Dembele, Doue

Where to watch Belgium v France

The match can be watched in the UK online with Amazon Prime Pay Per View. The match will cost £2.49.

Prediction

Belgium

1 – 2

France

France are without Mbappe but still have a galaxy of stars in attack

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