Belgium vs France Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Belgium vs France Match Summary

One for the neutrals here, and a proper heavyweight tie for the South African viewer to enjoy: Belgium host France at the King Baudouin Stadium in this UEFA Nations League A clash.

The home side arrive full of belief, aiming to keep an aggressive, high-intensity pressing game going against a France outfit that has knocked them out of tournaments before.

France come in as the away side but with the pedigree, and this is only their second competitive outing under new head coach Zinedine Zidane, who is still finding his feet in the job.

The stakes are simple: both nations sit at the top of the log with three points from their openers, so this fixture could decide who controls the group.

Belgium vs France Form

Belgium opened this Nations League campaign with a smart 2-0 win away at Italy in Rome, Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio getting the goals. That is four wins from their last five international outings, and with Kevin De Bruyne pulling the strings in the engine room, the home side look stubborn and dangerous. A clean sheet on the road tells you plenty about their shape.

France ground out a 1-0 away win over Türkiye, riding their luck after a red card for the hosts before wrapping up three points. That result ended back-to-back defeats and got the new era off the mark. Even without a few big names, the likes of Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele carry the sort of quality that keeps France dangerous in front of goal.

Belgium vs France Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Belgium: Amadou Onana (Injured/out), Leandro Trossard (Injured/out)

France: Kylian Mbappé (Injured/out), William Saliba (Injured/out), Ibrahima Konaté (Injured/out), Théo Hernández (Injured/out), Warren Zaïre-Emery (Injured/out), Jean-Philippe Mateta (Injured/out)

Belgium

Dodi Lukebakio scored from the bench against Italy and looks set to be rewarded with a start. There is also a good chance midfielder Romeo Lavia is called into the starting XI for the home side.

France

Kylian Mbappe picked up a knee injury in the win over Türkiye and misses out, with Desire Doue expected to come into the France line-up in his place. Eduardo Camavinga is also pushing for a start.

Belgium vs France Predicted Lineup

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: S. Lammens; T. Castagne, B. Mechele, N. Ngoy, M. D. Cuyper; R. Lavia, Y. Tielemans; D. Lukébakio, K. D. Bruyne, M. Godts; C. D. Ketelaere

France

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: M. Maignan; J. Koundé, M. Lacroix, D. Upamecano, A. Truffert; A. Rabiot, E. Camavinga; M. Olise, R. Cherki, D. Doué; O. Dembélé

Belgium vs France Key Stats & Match Facts

• There have been 11+ shots on target in 3 of the last 3 meetings between Belgium and France (UEFA Nations League A).
• France have scored 2+ goals in 3 out of 3 matches against Belgium (UEFA Nations League A).
• There have been 27+ shots taken in 3 of the last 3 meetings between Belgium and France (UEFA Nations League A).
• France have had 14+ shots in 3 out of 3 matches against Belgium (UEFA Nations League A).

Belgium vs France Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: This one looks genuinely tight. Both sides come in on the back of clean-sheet wins, and with defensive absentees on either side, we are leaning towards an even, goal-filled contest that finishes 1-1.

Best Bets

Back France -0.5 in the Asian Handicap market. France have won five of their last six meetings with Belgium across all competitions, and this line simply asks Les Bleus to edge the result. Given their record in this fixture, that is a sensible way to back the away side at near-even value.

Back Both Teams To Score - Yes. With key defenders missing on both sides, including Saliba and Konate for France, and creators of the calibre of De Bruyne, Olise and Dembele lining up against each other, there is plenty of quality to find the back of the net at either end.

Belgium vs France Bet Builder

Our four-leg bet builder backs France to win, Ousmane Dembele to score anytime, both teams to score, and Nicolas Raskin to be shown a card in a fiery midfield battle.

France to win the fixture reflects their edge here: they have had 14+ shots in 3 out of 3 matches against Belgium in the Nations League A, so the attacking numbers back them.

Dembele to score anytime fits the picture too, with France having scored 2+ goals in 3 out of 3 matches against Belgium, giving their forward plenty of attacking momentum.

Both teams to score stacks up given the fixture history, with 11+ shots on target landing in 3 of the last 3 meetings between these two, so goals at both ends look on.

Nicolas Raskin to be shown a card rounds it off, with the Belgian expected to contest key midfield duels and carry real disciplinary risk in such a competitive tie.

Right now, this four-leg builder returns a best combined price of 14/1, with the lowest available price sitting at 10/1 across other bookmakers. On a R10 stake, that gap translates to a R40 difference in potential winnings from top to bottom.

Use Oddschecker's Bet Builder Comparison Tool to find the sharpest combined price across all bookmakers before you place your bet.

Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.

Belgium vs France Talking Points

For the South African viewer, this is exactly the kind of top-level European tie worth staying up for. Belgium want to press high and take the game to France, while Zidane's side lean on the quality of Olise and Dembele to punish any gaps. With both nations level at the top and history favouring the away side in this fixture, expect a fiercely contested match that keeps you glued to the screen.

Belgium vs France Predictions FAQs

When is the Belgium vs France UEFA Nations League game?

The Belgium vs France match takes place on Monday 28 September 2026, kicking off at 20:45 SAST.

Where is Belgium vs France being played?

The match will be played at King Baudouin Stadium.

What is the team news for Belgium vs France?

Belgium will be without injured duo Amadou Onana and Leandro Trossard. France are missing Kylian Mbappe, William Saliba, Ibrahima Konate, Theo Hernandez, Warren Zaire-Emery, and Jean-Philippe Mateta.

What is the predicted score for Belgium vs France?

The match is predicted to finish in a 1-1 draw between Belgium and France.

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