France vs. Belgium prediction, odds, betting tips and best bets for Euro 2024 Round of 16 match

Two highly ranked football powers on the heels of an underwhelming group-stage performance clash when France and Belgium meet in the Euro 2024 Round of 16 in Dusseldorf on Monday.

These two teams put together just one win each through their three group games, dropping points across the other four matches.

Despite the disappointing overall showing, France made it through with relative ease atop Group D. However, Belgium are only at this stage thanks to incredible luck, as their slim goal differential advantage allowed them to progress after all four Group E teams finished level on points.

At the end of 90 minutes, one of these two coaches will have a lot to answer for after an earlier-than-expected exit, while the other will be pleased to survive yet again after securing a quarterfinal berth.

France vs. Belgium prediction, odds

• Moneyline lean: France $1.90
• Score prediction: France 2-1 Belgium

Les Bleus were underwhelming in the group stage, but it's impossible to back Belgium after their repeated failures in front of goal.

The Red Devils scored just two goals in the group stage despite 48 total shots (4th best in the group stage) and 4.34 xG (8th-best in group stage). Their -2.34 xG differential is third-worst of any side in the group stage, behind just Croatia and...France.

Yes, France. Les Bleus were awful in front of net in the group stage, also only managing two goals, but Belgium's struggles in this area go back much longer than France, making them harder to back for a turnaround. Belgium had the same problem at the 2022 World Cup, as their -3.81 xG differential (1 goal on 4.81 xG) saw them crash out in the group stage.

France vs. Belgium match facts

• Date: Monday, Jul. 1, 2024 (Tues, Jul. 2)
• Kickoff Time: 6 p.m. local (2 a.m AEST / 12 p.m. ET / 9 a.m. PT)
• Location: Merkur Spiel-Arena (Dusseldorf, Germany)
• Referee: Glenn Nyberg (NOR)
• Last meeting: Belgium 2-3 France (Oct. 7, 2021 | UEFA Nations League)

France vs. Belgium best bet

• Pick: Both teams to score — Yes
• Odds: $1.98 (Unibet)

Incredibly, the betting market has wised up to the failures of these two teams in front of goal, and thus any value on the under has dried up.

While these two teams have been terrible in front of the net, they still possess plenty of attacking threat, and it's fair to expect both sides to bag a goal.

There have been 13 goals in the last three games between these two sides, and they will both be looking to bounce back from their scoring struggles. It probably won't look like the 4-3 final scoreline from a 2015 friendly between these two sides, but they'll each get at least one.

France vs. Belgium live stream, TV channel

Here's how to watch this Euro 2024 match across selected areas of the world's major regions:

USA: France vs. Belgium from Düsseldorf Arena will be televised in the United States on FOX Network, with Spanish-language streaming via ViX. The game is also available to stream on Fubo, which is currently offering a FREE seven-day trial.

Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.

UK: This France vs. Belgium Euro 2024 match will be broadcast in the UK on ITV1 and STV Scotland. Streaming can be found on ITVX and STV Player.

Canada: TSN and TVA (French) will be providing coverage of this match.

Australia: Australia's sole broadcaster for Euro 2024 is Optus Sport.

India: Euro 2024 matches are available to stream on JioTV and Sony LIV and France vs. Belgium can also be viewed on Sony Ten Network on TV.

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