Belgium vs France Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips: Bet on Trossard to find the net

In what is one of the most exciting game left in the international break, Belgium host France with bost sides still in genuine contention of topping their group. France are coming off the back of a 4-1 win over Israel while Belgium recently had to fight hard to get a 2-2 draw against Italy.

This match kicks off on Monday at 7:45pm at the King Baudouin Stadium.

France enters this game riding a wave of confidence following a dominant 4-1 victory over Israel earlier in the week. The team showed impressive form in that match, with both the attack and defense performing at a high level. This strong result has given France solid momentum, and they'll be looking to carry this energy into their next matchup as they aim to continue their winning streak and strengthen their position in the standings.

Belgium showed good resilience to fight back from two goals down against Italy in their last game. However, Italy had gone down to 10 men after 40 minutes. Had Italy maintained a full 11 on the pitch, the outcome might have been very different.

This French team is certainly stronger than their Belgian counterparts, especially considering Belgium's significant absences of key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku. Without De Bruyne's playmaking abilities and Lukaku's clinical finishing, Belgium’s lineup lacks the creative spark and attacking threat that these stars bring. Meanwhile, France boasts a well-rounded squad with depth in every position, giving them a clear advantage going into the matchup.

With that in mind, I am backing France to win this one.

With Romelu Lukaku unavailable for this game, Belgium will need someone else to step up and fill the gap in attack. Leandro Trossard could be the ideal candidate to take on that role, bringing creativity and a goal-scoring touch that could help drive the team forward. Trossard's versatility and knack for finding spaces could make him a key figure as Belgium looks to adjust their approach without their star striker.

The Arsenal forward played a crucial role in Belgium's recent draw against Italy, netting the equaliser that capped off their comeback from two goals down. He's been in impressive form for his club this season as well coming up with some crucial goals for Arsenal. With Belgium playing at home on Monday, there’s a strong chance he could find himself on the scoresheet again as he continues his impactful run of performances.

Trossard is priced at odds of 11/4 to score on Monday.

Belgium vs France Predicted Lineups

Belgium Predicted Lineup:

Casteels, Debast, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper, Tielemans, Mangala, Doku, De Ketelaere, Trossard, Openda

France Predicted Lineup:

Maignan, Kounde, Konate, Saliba, Hernandez, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Dembele, Olise, Nkunku, Kolo Muani

Croatia vs Scotland Head-to-Head Record

France and Belgium have played each other 77 times and it's Belgium who come out on top in the head-to-head record with 30 wins compared to France's 28. However, in recent times France have dominated winning the last 4 games in a row.

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