We have a Netherlands v France prediction for you plus betting tips as we break down the odds, team news and matchups ahead of a huge Group D clash at Euro 2024.
The Netherlands opened their Euro 2024 tournament with a 1-2 comeback victory against potential banana skin Poland to make it 7 wins in their last 8 games.
France are one pre-tournament favourites for Euro 2024 and put in a professional display to beat Austria 0-1 in their opening group game on Monday Night.
How To Watch Netherlands v France
When is Netherlands v France?
Netherlands v France will take place on Friday, June 21st at 8.00 pm.
TV Channel
In Ireland this game will be broadcast on RTÉ2.
If you are in the UK you can tune into BBC One to watch the Netherlands v France.
Stream
Those in Ireland can stream the game on RTE Player.
In the UK the Netherlands v France will be streamed on BBC iPlayer.
Where is Netherlands v France Being Played?
Red Bull Arena, Leipzig, Germany. This is the home stadium of Bundesliga team RB Leipzig.
Netherlands v France Odds
Team | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Netherlands | 11/5 | 31.3% |
France | 6/5 | 45.5% |
Draw | 11/5 | 31.3% |
The Netherlands are underdogs in this game at odds of 11/5. France, who will likely be without the services of talisman Kylian Mbappe, are 6/5 favourites. The draw can be backed at 11/5.
Handicap Betting
Netherlands: +1 @ 8/13
France: -1 @ 7/2
Handicap Draw: +1 @ 14/5
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Netherlands’ Form
The Netherlands qualified for Euro 2024 by finishing runners-up in their qualifying Group with 6 victories and 2 defeats to come 4 points behind group winners France but ahead of Greece, the Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar scoring 17 goals and conceding 7. Ironically, they have been drawn against France again.
2024 has seen this Dutch side go from strength to strength opening their campaign with a 4-0 victory against a Scotland side who had beaten nearly a year to the day for that game, they then went close with the Germans losing 2-1. Ahead of Euro 2024, they had two comprehensive 4-0 wins first against Croatia and then against Iceland. In their opening game of the tournament, they came from one goal behind to beat Poland 1-2.
The Netherlands are relatively tactically flexible with their clientele but are more than likely to use some iteration of a 4-3-3 or 3-4-1-2. They tend to average roughly 56.5% of possession, complete 86.9% of their passes and take 14.4 shots per game. Koeman is in his second stint as Dutch manager, he has a win rate of 68.75% after 11 wins and 5 defeats from 16 games.
Netherlands’s Last Five Results
Poland 1-2 Netherlands | June 16th | Win
Netherlands 4-0 Iceland | June 10th | Win
Netherlands 4-0 Canada | June 6th | Win
Germany 2-1 Netherlands | March 26th | Loss
Netherlands 4-0 Scotland | March 22nd | Win
4 Wins and 1 Loss
France’s Form
France dominated a relatively tough Euro qualifying group going unbeaten with 7 wins and 1 draw from their games against The Netherlands, Greece, The Republic of Ireland and Gibraltar. That record put them 4 points clear of the Dutch following their 29 goals scored and only 3 conceded.
They started their 2024 season in March where they first had a 0-2 defeat against Germany before having a thrilling 3-2 victory against Chile. Ahead of the tournament, they had a 3-0 victory against Luxembourg before they had a 0-0 draw in their final warm-up game against Canada. In their opening group game, a 38th-minute Wober own goal was enough in the end to see off Austria’s tough challenge 0-1.
Didier Deschamps has been in charge of France since he was first appointed on the 8th of July 2012 and has brought them to a 2018 World Cup title, a runner-up finish in the 2022 tournament, a Nations League success in 20/21 and a Euro Championship runner-up at Euro 2016.
Didier is very consistent in his formation selected for France either utilising a 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1 formation variation. However, with the considerable depth that the nation has to choose from they have the personnel to play any formation they desire at the drop of a hat. It’s no surprise that they tend to dominate the opposition averaging 57.9% possession and 17.5 shots per game.
France’s Last Five Results
Austria 0-1 France | June 17th | Win
Canada 0-0 France | June 9th | Draw
France 3-0 Luxembourg | June 5th | Win
France 3-2 Chile | March 26th | Win
France 0-2 Germany| March 23rd | Loss
3 Wins, 1 Draw and 1 Loss
Netherlands v France Weather Forecast
The weather is expected to be 21 degrees with a 20% chance of rain.
Netherlands v France Predicted Lineups
Netherlands Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Verbruggen
RB: Dumfries, CB: de Vrij, CB: van Dik, LB: Aké
CM: Schouten, CM: Veerman
RW: Simons, AM: Gakpo, LW: Depay
CF: Weghorst
France Predicted Starting XI (4-3-3)
GK: Maignan
RB: Koundé, CB: Saliba, CB: Upamecano, LB: Hernandez
CM: Kante, CM: Rabiot
RW: Dembele, AM: Griezmann, LW: Thuram
CF: Giroud
Netherlands v France Head-To-Head Results & Stats
All-Time Head-To-Head Record
Netherlands wins: 11
France wins: 16
Draws: 3
Head-To-Head Results
Netherlands 1-2 France | Euro Qualifying | October 13th, 2023
France 4-0 Netherlands | Euro Qualifying | March 24th, 2023
Netherlands 2-0 France | Nations League | November 16th, 2018
France 2-1 Netherlands | Nations League | September 9th, 2018
France 2-1 Netherlands | World Cup | August 31st, 2017
Key Players To Watch
Wout Weghorst – Netherlands
Having not been handed a start for their opening game against Poland, it took him very little time to make his mark on the game after coming on in the 81st minute. Only two minutes later Weghorst scored what proved to be the match-winner from his sole and only shot. While Weghorst is not guaranteed to start this game if he is, his work ethic from the front could be crucial to stopping the French from playing the ball around their defence.
Oliver Giroud – France
With Mbappe set to miss this game through injury, France could be likely to hand their Record Goalscorer Oliver Giroud (37) a start who has a record for his country of 57 Goals from his 134 Caps. While Giroud may not have the pace of his compatriot he will offer a very different threat for France who will lead the line in a more natural #9 role offering a focal point and an aerial threat for the French wingers to try and find.
France may ironically prove to have more balance in their side with Giroud leading the line rather than Mbappe.
Netherlands v France Prediction & Best Bet
Prediction: Netherlands 1-2 France
It’s very difficult for me to assess how good or bad this Netherlands side is under Koeman. They may be in somewhat strong form, but question marks remain over their ability to play stronger sides after limping to a 1-2 late victory over a depleted Polish team.
France may be without Mbappe for this game, but the strength in depth they have to choose from suggests to me that they could field two separate starting 11s who could go far at Euro 2024.
France should win but I don’t expect it to be a drubbing by any stretch of the imagination.
Best Bet: France Win + Under 3.5 Goals @ 2/1
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