Belgium vs France
7th October 1945hrs
Football – International – UEFA Nations League
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Odds: 10/3 odds taken 1001 GMT, Wednesday 6 October
Giants Belgium and France go head-to-head in the UEFA Nations League finals on Thursday. The winners of the second semi-final at the Juventus Stadium will play either Italy or Spain in the 2021 Nations League final at the San Siro in Milan this Sunday night. This tasty tussle in Turin between these two evenly matched nations could go either way, though Les Bleus are the slight favourites with the bookies. Read on for the latest tips and best odds.
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Belgium Preview – Can the Belgians reach the final?
Belgium head into the 2021 Nations League finals sitting pretty at the top of the current FIFA World Rankings. Over the past few years, the Belgians have turned themselves into a powerhouse footballing nation, but the Red Devils have yet to win a trophy. Can they change that this weekend?
Belgium have flattered to deceive in major tournaments in recent times. At UEFA Euro 2020 in the summer, Roberto Martinez’s were beaten by Italy at the quarter-final stage. However, that remains their only loss in any competition since a 2-1 reverse to England at Wembley Stadium in the Nations League a year ago.
The loss to the Three Lions was Belgium’s only setback in the Nations League, as Martinez’s men won the other five to finish top of Group A2. Will their journey continue with another win on Thursday?
France Preview – Will the favourites go through?
Before a ball has been kicked in the Nations League finals, France are the bookies’ favourites to lift the trophy on Italian soil. Having said that, they were also favourites to win Euro 2020 but were shocked in the last 16 by Switzerland.
On paper, France have an incredibly talented squad. Deschamps has quality to choose from all over the pitch, and Les Blues really do look like the team to beat in Italy. If they get past the Belgians on Thursday night, France will fancy their chances of beating either Italy or Spain in Sunday’s final.
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Despite their patchy form, France will be a tough nut to crack on Italian turf on Thursday. The French are currently the 29/20 favourites to see off Belgium in Turin and book their spot in the 2021 Nations League final.
Belgium vs France Betting Advice
These two last met at the semi-final stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia, with France running out 1-0 winners thanks to a Samuel Umtiti goal – Les Bleus went on to become World Cup winners. The meeting before that was an absolute cracker, as Belgium won a seven-goal thriller in a friendly in June 2015.
Key Facts – Belgium vs France Betting Tip
- Belgium have suffered just one defeat in the past year
- France have won only one of their last six games
- The last meeting between the two was a World Cup semi-final
In truth, this Nations League semi-final in the Juventus Stadium could go either way. With that in mind, we fancy the match to be level after 90 minutes. Check out the tempting price of 10/3 for the draw and both teams to score. There is also excellent value in 15/4 for the draw at half time and full time.
The best betting odds for Belgium vs France
Belgium to win: 21/10 at Bet365
Draw: 11/5 at Bet365
France to win: 29/20 at Bet365
