Netherlands vs France: Euro 2024 Group Stage Prediction Match Details
The Netherlands and France will meet in their second match of the Group D Euro 2024 match at the Red Bull Arena on Friday. Both teams aim to build on their strong start to the tournament.
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The Netherlands showed an impressive performance in their opening match of the UEFA Euro 2024 campaign, defeating Poland 2-1. The decisive goal was scored by second-half substitute Wout Weghorst, securing the victory for Ronal Koeman’s team. This win extends the Oranje’s winning streak to three matches. The Dutch team has an excellent goal-scoring record, having scored at least one goal in each of their last five matches. This match will be crucial for both teams, as a win for either side will significantly impact the Group D table. Ronald Koeman will be looking to improve his team’s record against France, as they have suffered four defeats in their last five matches in all competitions.
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France started their Euro 2024 campaign with a win against Austria in the opening match. They secured a narrow 1-0 victory on Monday evening, despite missing several chances to extend their lead. This result means that Didier Deschamps’s team has now kept three consecutive clean sheets, winning twice and drawing goalless in the other match. Les Bleus will aim to secure their second win of the Euro tournament, which will guarantee their progress to the knockout stage and maintain their top spot. Unfortunately, they will be without Kylian Mbappe for the match due to a broken nose. Didier Deschamps’s team has only suffered two defeats in their last 11 games, both against Germany in friendly matches.
Netherlands vs France: Predicted Lineups
Netherlands Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Verbruggen (GK); Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Schouten, Veerman; Simons, Reijnders, Gakpo; Depay
France Predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Maignan (GK); Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Thuram; Giroud
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Netherlands Euro 2024 Squad:
Goalkeepers: Bart Verbruggen (Brighton), Mark Flekken (Brentford), Justin Bijlow (Feyenoord)
Defenders: Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Nathan Ake (Manchester City), Daley Blind (Girona), Denzel Dumfries (Inter), Jeremie Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen), Lutsharel Geertruida (Feyenoord), Stefan de Vrij (Inter), Micky van de Ven (Tottenham), Matthijs de Ligt (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders: Frenkie de Jong (FC Barcelona), Joey Veerman (PSV), Teun Koopmeiners (Atalanta), Jerdy Schouten (PSV), Georginio Wijnaldum (Al Ettifaq), Tijjani Reijnders (AC Milan), Ryan Gravenberch (Liverpool)
Forwards: Memphis Depay (Atletico Madrid), Cody Gakpo (Liverpool), Wout Weghorst (Hoffenheim), Xavi Simons (RB Leipzig), Steven Bergwijn (Ajax), Brian Brobbey (Ajax), Donyell Malen (Borussia Dortmund)
France Euro 2024 Squad:
Goalkeepers: Brice Samba (Lens), Mike Maignan (AC Milan), Alphonse Areola (West Ham).
Defenders: Benjamin Pavard (Inter), Jonathan Clauss (Lens), Dayot Upamecano (Bayern Munich), Jules Kounde (Barcelona), William Saliba (Arsenal), Ferland Mendy (Real Madrid), Theo Hernandez (AC Milan), Ibrahima Konate (Liverpool).
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga (Real Madrid), Aurelien Tchouameni (Real Madrid), N’Golo Kante (Al Ittihad), Adrian Rabiot (Juventus), Warren Zaire-Emery (Paris Saint-Germain), Youssouf Fofana (Monaco).
Forwards: Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Olivier Giroud (AC Milan), Kylian Mbappe (Paris Saint-Germain), Ousmane Dembele (Paris Saint-Germain), Randal Kolo Muani (Paris Saint-Germain), Marcus Thuram (Inter), Kingsley Coman (Bayern Munich), Bradley Barcola (Paris Saint-Germain).
Netherlands vs France H2H Record (Last Five Games)
- Netherlands 1-2 France
- France 4-0 Netherlands
- Netherlands 2-0 France
- France 2-1 Netherlands
- France 4-0 Netherlands
Netherlands vs France: Prediction Betting Tips
The Netherlands made a remarkable start in the European Championships by staging a comeback against Poland and winning 2-1 in their opening match. Meanwhile, France had a tough time in their first game of the Euro 2024 campaign, but they still managed to secure a 1-0 victory over Austria. Considering these performances, we predict that both teams will find the back of the net in this match.
