France vs Belgium Betting Odds

Two footballing heavyweights collide on Monday as France face Belgium in a mouthwatering Euro 2024 last 16 tie. Both nations entered the tournament with high expectations but have yet to hit top gear, setting the stage for a potential classic in Dusseldorf.

France, the 2018 World Cup champions, stumbled through the group stage with just one win and two draws. Their vaunted attack has misfired, scoring only twice so far. Captain Kylian Mbappe netted from the penalty spot against Poland but has struggled to impose himself while wearing a protective mask after breaking his nose in the opening match. 

Manager Didier Deschamps faces mounting pressure to unlock his team's attacking potential. "It's not the group matches anymore," he said. "To win matches, you have to score. That's not done by snapping your fingers, but you need to move the cursor closer to goal."

Belgium also limped into the knockout stage, drawing 0-0 with Ukraine to finish second in their group. The Red Devils have scored just twice in three games, leaving coach Domenico Tedesco searching for answers up front.

"The quality and quantity of chances we made in the first three games was unbelievable," Tedesco said. "It is unbelievable that we scored only two goals in three games, and France too, but this is football."

Despite their struggles, both sides boast world-class talent capable of exploding at any moment. For France, Mbappe will look to add to his tournament tally of one goal, while Antoine Griezmann could return to the starting lineup after being benched last match. Belgium will pin their hopes on the creativity of Kevin De Bruyne and the finishing of Romelu Lukaku.

The history between these rivals adds extra spice to an already tantalizing encounter. France edged Belgium 1-0 in a tense 2018 World Cup semi-final on their way to lifting the trophy. The Red Devils will be hungry for revenge, while Les Bleus aim to reassert their dominance.

With a spot in the quarter-finals at stake, both teams must put their group stage woes behind them and rediscover their best form. France's superior tournament pedigree may give them a slight edge, but Belgium's golden generation knows this could be their last chance at major tournament glory.

Expect a cagey opening as both sides feel each other out before the contest opens up. One moment of magic could prove decisive in what promises to be a gripping battle between two of Europe's elite footballing nations.

The stage is set for a Euro 2024 classic. France vs Belgium kicks off at 17:00 BST on Monday, with the winner advancing to face either Portugal or Slovenia in the quarter-finals.

This years Euro has seen some unexpected results. We will g for France 2 - 1 Belgium in extra time.