France and Netherlands, two European giants are set to meet on 21st June for the UEFA EURO 2024 championship. With 11 wins for the Dutch and 15 for France in their previous 30 matches, they are bunched up with Austria and Poland in Group D. But who will win in this big clash? Let’s take a look at the previous stats and the prediction.
France vs Netherlands: Event Details
Day, Date and Time: Friday, June 21, 2024 | 8 PM BST
Stadium: Red Bull Arena, Leipzig
Where to Watch (UK): BBC iPlayer, BBC One and ITV UK
France vs Netherlands: Previous Stats
The grand showdown between France and the Netherlands will be one of many that have transpired in the past. The French have been formidable dominants, winning 15, while the Netherlands championed 11, with just 4 draws. After Portugal, it’s only France who has ruled over the Oranje with their victories.
In their past 8 battles, Les Blues have dictated 7 of them with whopping wins like 4-0. But in the major tournament in the Euros 2008, group stage, it was the Dutch who triumphed with a monumental 4-1 score. However, France has also beaten them in the two Euro 2024 qualifiers. So, this significant encounter will definitely keep fans on the edge of their seats.
France: What We Expect
A 4-2-3-1 formation from Didier Deschamps for France can be expected. Olivier Giroud, France’s all-time leading goalscorer in international football, leads. Behind him is the technically creative Antoine Griezmann, the fast-paced Kylian Mbappé on the left and the talented Ousmane Dembélé on the right. This lethal trio in the attacking line-up can be a big threat to the opponents. Not to forget, Aurélien Tchouaméni will be crucial in bridging offence and defence.
Netherlands: What We Expect
Although the Netherlands has played with a back-four line-up, we can expect a 3-4-3 formation that Ronald Koeman prefers. A resilient defence line with Virgil van Dijk in the centre and the tactical Frenkie de Jong in the mid-field will be a tough wall to break. The dynamic Memphis Depay and the brilliant finisher Cody Gakpo can also control the game for the Netherlands.
Netherlands vs France: Match Predictions
Both teams boast international talents so a 90-minute clean sheet seems nearly impossible. Both teams have tenacious attackers and defence lines that refuse to break. However, the two teams have shown weaknesses in the friendlies losing to Germany. But the intimidating French attackers and their past wins might give France a slight edge in the predictions.
The match is also predicted to be a real thrill-jerker where the Oranje will fight to conquer the forty-year dry spell in the Euros, while Les Bleus are charged up to overcome the defeat at the World Cup in 2022 and an unsatisfactory campaign in Euro 2020. What remains to see is how they will play at each other’s vulnerabilities to clinch the top of the table.
Same Day Matches
- Slovakia vs Ukraine (Group E)
- Poland vs Austria (Group D)