Netherlands vs France | Euro 2024 Prediction

🏆 Netherlands vs France Prediction

The Netherlands impressed up until the final third in their match against Poland, as they averaged 65% possession and completed 90% of their passes. They also initiated 65 attacks and struck 20 attempts on goal, although their collective xG of just 1.58 suggests that they failed to make the most of their excellent approach play.

Just four of their 20 attempts (20%) found the target too, with Atletico Madrid forward Memphis Depay particularly wasteful in front of goal. Although France had less possession and fewer attempts against Ralf Rangnick’s tireless Austrian side, they were incredibly threatening in transition in the second half and accumulated an xG of 2.13 overall.

France were also impressive defensively in Düsseldorf, with Arsenal’s William Saliba typically composed and efficient. Bayern’s Dayot Upamecano also recovered five balls and completed six of his seven clearances. As a collective, France completed 48 ball recoveries (no side produced more during the first round of fixtures) and conceded an xG of just 0.76 during the 90 minutes.

Although the likely absence of Mbappe may make France a little less potent during attacking phases of the game, Les Bleus remain incredibly compact and well organised defensively. They’re also tournament hardened and highly experienced, while the Netherlands struggled to make the most of their possession and territory in their Group D opener. So, I’m tipping France to prevail in a low-scoring game at the Red Bull Arena and book their place in the knockout phase.

💯 Netherlands vs France Match Odds

If you want to be wager on the match between the Netherland and France, you’ll be able to explore a huge selection of markets. These include the match winner, alongside both teams to score (or not) and the over/under on how many goals will be scored in Leipzig. Here’s my take on these markets and how they’re being priced by Ireland’s best betting sites.

🏅 Netherlands vs France: Match Winner

France are the narrow betting favourites to defeat the Netherlands at the Red Bull Arena. Their average odds of 2.30 imply a 43.47% probability of a victory for Les Bleus, who have won 16 of their previous 30 matches against the Netherlands. The ‘Oranje’ can be backed to triumph at around 3.20, suggesting that they have a 31.25% chance of beating France for the 12th time. The draw is priced at 3.33, implying a 30.03% probability of the game ending tied after 90 minutes.

Team to Win
Netherlands to Win	3.20	3.20	3.20	3.20	3.25
France to Win	2.30	2.28	2.25	2.28	2.32
Draw to Win	3.30	3.33	3.30	3.33	3.45

⚽ Netherlands vs France: Both Teams To Score (BTTS)

Both teams have found the net in just four of the last 10 matches contested by the Netherlands. Ronald Koeman’s men have kept an impressive six clean sheets during this sequence, while they’ve scored each time they’ve taken to the field. Both sides have scored in five of France’s previous 10 encounters, with Les Bleus keeping four clean sheets (including one in each of their last three outings) and drawing a single blank against Germany.

Yes/No
Yes	1.73	1.71	1.71	1.71	1.79
No	2.00	2.10	1.97	2.10	2.03

🥅 Netherlands vs France: Over/Under 2.5 Goals

The previous 10 matches contested by the Dutch have yielded 32 goals in total, at a rate of 3.2 per game. The Netherlands have scored 27 of these goals and conceded just five, at an average of just 0.5 per 90 minutes. As for France, their last 10 games have produced 40 goals at a rate of exactly 4.0 per 90. Les Blues have scored 31 goals at an average of 3.10 per game.

Under/Over
Over 2.5 Goals	1.91	1.90	1.97	1.90	1.99
Under 2.5 Goals	1.80	1.90	1.78	1.90	1.86

1️⃣ Netherlands Update

The Netherlands have won eight of their previous 10 matches overall, scoring 27 goals and conceding just five during this sequence. However, France and Germany are the only top-20 ranked nations that Holland have faced during this run, with both of these matches ending in defeat. In fact, the Dutch haven’t beaten a top 20 country since a Nations League victory over Belgium in Amsterdam on September 25th, 2023. This will be a concern for manager Ronald Koeman, especially given the profligacy of his attack against Poland (and Memphis Depay in particular). However, Cody Gakpo was a constant threat against the Poles, scoring the Netherlands’ opener while completing four dribbles and five key passes during the 90 minutes.

The Netherlands reported no new injury concerns after their Group D opener against Poland. What’s more, Ajax striker Brian Brobbey is now fit again after struggling with a hamstring strain, and will provide Koeman with an additional option from the bench. Midfielder Joey Veerman will have to tread carefully, however, as a booking against the French will rule him out of the final group stage game.

2️⃣ France Update

France have contested 15 matches since losing the 2022 FIFA World Cup final to Argentina, incurring just two losses during this sequence. Interestingly, both of these losses were inflicted by Germany, one in Dortmund last September and another at the Parc Olympique Lyonnais on March 23rd. The good news for the French is that they tend to save their best for tournament and competitive football, losing just one of their last 13 games of this type since November 2022. In addition to Griezmann, Adrien Rabiot will be key for France in the middle of the park, having completed 90% of his 39 passes against the Austrians and made three key passes in total.

Winger Kingsley Coman is likely to miss out with an adductor injury, with his absence compounded by the potential loss of Kylian Mbappe with a broken nose. If Mbappe does miss out, France’s top international goalscorer Olivier Giroud is likely to come in, with either Marcus Thuram or Ousmane Dembele shifting to the left. Midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni will be assessed ahead of a potential return from a foot injury, but N’Golo Kante is likely to keep his place regardless after a MOTM display against Austria.

👕 Netherlands vs France Potential Lineups

✒️ Lewis Humphries – Expert Tipster

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