France vs Belgium prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on October 5, 2026
On October 5, 2026, France and Belgium will face each other in the fourth round of Division A of the UEFA Nations League. The hosts will try to beat their neighbours once again
France - Belgium team news and expert analysis
France kept winning at the World Cup until they were stopped by Spain in the semifinals. After that, they had no motivation left to fight England, even in Deschamps' final match in charge: they lost 4-6 and finished the tournament in fourth place. Now under Zidane, they opened their campaign against Turkey with a 1-0 win. They then travelled to face their current opponents and repeated that scoreline thanks to a goal from substitute Olise. Closing out the first round against Italy, they also took the lead through a goal from their playmaker, but had to settle for a 1-1 draw.
Belgium also suffered at the hands of Spain in the summer, but slightly earlier, dramatically losing in the quarterfinals. After that, they too changed managers. Van Bommel made his debut against Italy, securing a convincing 2-0 victory. Then, in their home meeting with Turkey, they went one better, winning 3-0.
Mbappe and company are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match. Their neighbours currently have 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded.
Previous matches: France - Belgium
Deschamps' men won five consecutive meetings between 2018 and 2024.
The hosts are the stronger side and can claim another victory (odds – 1.60).
France - Belgium: key statistics and trends
- France have won two of their last three matches
- Belgium have won three of their last five games
France - Belgium: possible starting lineups
France play in a 1-4-3-3 formation (possible lineup): Maignan - Kalulu, Jaquet, Lacroix, Truffert - Cherki, R. Rabiot, Da Cunha - Olise, Dembele, Doue. Upamecano was sent off in the previous round, while Mbappe is injured
Belgium play in a 1-4-3-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Lammens - Castagne, Mechele, Ngoy, De Cuyper - Vanaken, Raskin, Lavia - Godts, De Ketelaere, Lukebakio. De Bruyne and Tielemans are suspended.
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