Netherlands vs France Prediction: Bets, Context, and Lineups
Best Bets for Netherlands vs France
- France to win with odds of @2.10 on Betway, equating to a 58% chance of the favourites winning.
- Over 2.5 goals with odds of @1.77 on Betway, representing a 56% chance for there to be at least three goals in the match.
- Antoine Griezmann to score with odds of @3.15 on Betway, indicating a 32% chance for the French forward to score.
France can secure a 3-1 win against the Netherlands.
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Probable Lineups for Netherlands vs France
The probable lineup for Netherlands in the "system of play."
- Verbruggen- Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Aké- Schouten, Veerman, Reijnders- Simons, Gakpo, Depay
The probable lineup for France in the "system of play."
- Maignan- Koundé, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez- Dembélé, Kanté, Tchouméni, Rabiot- Thuram, Griezmann
France’s Superior Quality to Shine Through
France are blessed with talent in all areas of the field. Midfielders Adrien Rabiot and N’Golo Kante proved to be key as they dealt with the combative Austrians. They will need to be at the races once again.
Both of France’s defeats in normal time in their last 20 matches have come against Germany. During that impressive run of form, they have scored an average of 2.63 goals per game, while conceding just 0.74.
The Netherlands have a miserable record against France. They have won just one of the eight meetings between the sides since the start of 2014.
- Netherlands vs France Bet 1: France Victory @ 1.70 with Betway
Dutch Fighting Spirit to Make a Game of it
Most of France’s chances against Austria came from exploiting the high line. Due to Koeman’s defensive approach, they will likely have similar opportunities to do this against the Netherlands. However, Deschamps will be keen to see his side fashion more chances through intricate play. Therefore, we are backing over 2.5 goals in this match.
Although the Netherlands are the underdogs, they have managed to score in their last 14 internationals. They have scored an average of 2.57 goals during that run and those matches have seen an average of 2.57 goals.
There have been three goals or more in four of the last five head-to-heads between these sides.
- Netherlands vs France Bet 2: Over 2.5 goals @ 1.77 with Betway
With Mbappé likely to be absent, Griezmann must guide Les Bleus
France's star striker Kylian Mbappé is suffering from a broken nose after coming off injured late in the match against Austria. While the latest news on the future Real Madrid player is reassuring, Didier Deschamps is unlikely to take any risks.
The future former Parisian is therefore expected to start the match on the bench, and in his absence, all eyes will be on Antoine Griezmann. With the French team moving to a 4-4-2 system, "Grizou" is expected to start up front alongside Marcus Thuram. The Colchonero is no stranger to this position, having played in a two-man attack during his first spell at Atlético Madrid. The former Real Sociedad player will be the leader of the French attack against the Netherlands.
- Netherlands vs France Bet 3: Antoine Griezmann to score @ 2.10 with Betway
Our Analysis: Form of Both Teams
Both France and the Netherlands had to overcome adversity to pick up all three points in their opening group matches. They go head-to-head on Friday night, with the winner taking the lead in Group D.
The Netherlands fell a goal behind after just 16 minutes against Poland. Cody Gakpo scored the equalising goals just before the half-hour mark. The Dutch were rewarded for their patience when Wout Weghorst snatched the all-important winner in the final 10 minutes.
Ronald Koeman’s attention will now turn to how they can keep this menacing French side at bay. The Dutch have lost just two of their last 10 matches, with one of those being a narrow 2-1 defeat against the French.
France managed to beat Austria 1-0 in their first group game. Kylian Mbappe’s contribution as he switched to the right-hand side of the pitch was enough to force an own goal, but the team missed their other chances. Ralf Rangnick’s men made it a battle and Mbappe suffered a broken nose as a result. The French prodigy is set to to start on the bench.
Although Didier Deschamps’ men were beaten by Switzerland at Euro 2021, they are amongst the favourites to lift the trophy this time around. They were beaten on penalties in the last World Cup final and have been leading contenders in major tournaments since reaching the final of Euro 2016.