Check the confirmed France vs Belgium lineups, team news, and match prediction ahead of this UEFA Nations League clash with key betting odds and analysis.
France vs Belgium Confirmed Lineups
Competition | UEFA Nations League A |
|---|---|
Match Date | Monday 5 October 2026 |
Kick-off Time | 19:45 UK time |
Venue | Stade de France |
The starting lineups for the UEFA Nations League A fixture between France and Belgium have been confirmed.
France Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Guillaume Restes, Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, Leny Yoro, Andy Diouf, Maghnes Akliouche, Eduardo Camavinga, Manu Koné, Ousmane Dembélé, Estéban Lepaul, Bradley Barcola
Substitutes: Désiré Doué, Adrien Rabiot, Adrien Truffert, Rayan Cherki, Pierre Kalulu, Lucas da Cunha, Michael Olise, Jean Butez, Mike Maignan
Belgium Starting XI
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI: Maarten Vandevoordt, Brandon Mechele, Timothy Castagne, Joaquin Seys, Nathan Ngoy, Hans Vanaken, Nicolas Raskin, Roméo Lavia, Dodi Lukébakio, Romelu Lukaku, Diego Moreira
Substitutes: Charles De Ketelaere, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Mika Godts, Mike Penders, Mandela Keita, Zeno Debast, Kyriani Sabbe, Maxim De Cuyper, Senne Lammens, Arthur Theate, Loïs Openda, Leandro Trossard
France vs Belgium Immediate Reaction
France
France deploy a 4-3-3 setup with Guillaume Restes starting in goal behind a back four featuring Jules Koundé, Maxence Lacroix, Leny Yoro, and Andy Diouf. Eduardo Camavinga anchors the midfield alongside Manu Koné and Maghnes Akliouche, while Estéban Lepaul is flanked in attack by Ousmane Dembélé and Bradley Barcola.
Belgium
Belgium match their opponents with a 4-3-3 configuration, fielding Maarten Vandevoordt between the posts behind Timothy Castagne, Brandon Mechele, Nathan Ngoy, and Joaquin Seys. Roméo Lavia, Nicolas Raskin, and Hans Vanaken form the midfield trio, with Romelu Lukaku leading the forward line alongside wingers Dodi Lukébakio and Diego Moreira.
France vs Belgium Reactive Bet Builder
Tonight's suggested bet builder features four selections centered on an eventful encounter in Saint-Denis. The wager backs France to win in the match result market, Ousmane Dembele to score anytime, both teams to score, and Belgium midfielder Nicolas Raskin to be shown a card.
France vs Belgium Prediction After Confirmed Lineups
France have held the upper hand in this rivalry in recent times, having won their last six meetings with Belgium across all competitions. Backed by home advantage and boasting a potent front line featuring Dembélé and Barcola supporting Lepaul, Les Bleus are favoured to claim victory against a reshuffled Belgian backline.
Result Prediction: France win
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