After debuting with a comeback loss at home to Italy, France is trying to recover in the group stage of the Uefa Nations League. And this Monday (9), in Lyon, the Bleus host Belgium in the second round of Group 2 of League A, starting at 3:45 PM (Brasilia time).
With Kylian Mbappé and company, the French will need to outplay the Belgians, who come off a win at home against Israel right in their opener.
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At the moment, the French national team is at the bottom of the group in the Nations League, while Belgium is in second place, just behind the Azzurra.
In the Nations, each team plays 6 matches – home and away – in the group stage, and the top two advance to the quarterfinals of the tournament.
Where to watch France vs Belgium in the Nations League?
The clash between France and Belgium in Lyon, for the second round of the Uefa Nations League, will be broadcast live on Sportv (cable TV), starting at 3:45 PM (Brasilia time) this Monday (9).
Predictions for France vs Belgium:
Rafael Marques: France 3 x 1 Belgium
Paulo Cobos: France 2 x 1 Belgium
André Donke: France 2 x 1 Belgium
Probable lineups for France and Belgium:
For the match, coach Didier Deschamps will have all the called-up players available, as no one was suspended or injured against Italy.
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Thus, France is expected to take the field with: Maignan; Clauss, Konaté, Saliba, Theo Hernández; Fofana, Kanté, Olise, Griezmann, and Barcola; Mbappé.
The same situation applies to Belgium, where Domenico Tedesco will also have no major issues in setting up his team.
The Belgians are expected to take the field with: Casteels; Castagne, Faes, Theate, and De Cuyper; Onana, Tielemans, Lukebakio, De Bruyne, and Doku; Openda.