France manager Didier Deschamps decided to shake things up after the disappointing 3-1 loss to Italy, with star players like Antoine Griezmann, Kylian Mbappe, and Bradley Barcola starting on the bench.
HALF-TIME UPDATE: FRANCE 1-0 BELGIUM
The French team has done a commendable job of neutralizing Belgium’s attacks in the first half. They will be looking to maintain their lead, especially with strong attacking options waiting on the bench to potentially secure the win against the Red Devils.
HALF-TIME PREDICTION: FRANCE 2-0 BELGIUM
France and Belgium, two historical rivals, face off in a crucial UEFA Nations League matchup on Monday evening.
While France suffered a defeat at home to Italy in their first Group 2 game, Belgium comes into this match with maximum points after their victory.
Match preview
France started their Nations League campaign with a bang, taking the lead just 13 seconds into the match against Italy. However, they couldn’t hold on to the lead and ended up losing to the Italian team with a scoreline of 3-1.
Star forward Bradley Barcola scored the fastest goal in French history, but Italy fought back and eventually secured a historic victory on French soil after 70 years.
After a lackluster performance at Euro 2024, coach Didier Deschamps is under pressure to deliver a strong performance against Belgium and avoid another disappointing result for Les Bleus.