{"id":1499731,"date":"2026-10-04T15:13:50","date_gmt":"2026-10-04T14:13:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1499731"},"modified":"2026-10-04T15:13:53","modified_gmt":"2026-10-04T14:13:53","slug":"france-vs-belgium-predictions-betting-tips-05-10-26","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/france-vs-belgium-predictions-betting-tips-05-10-26\/","title":{"rendered":"France vs Belgium predictions and betting tips: Les Bleus to edge the heavyweights"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

France<\/a> host Belgium<\/a> in a Nations League Group A1 clash at the Stade de France on Monday, the group leaders aiming to extend a six-game winning run over the Belgians despite the absence of the injured Kylian Mbappe.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anthony Eadson’s France vs Belgium predictions, best bets and score prediction are below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Premium Tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Anthony Eadson backs France, with Michael Olise a threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Premium Tip<\/th>Odds<\/th>Why we’re backing it<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Michael Olise over 1.5 shots on target<\/strong><\/td>5\/4 (bet365<\/a>)<\/td>Michael Olise is the man in form for France, scoring the 89th-minute winner in Belgium last time out and carrying his red-hot club form onto the international stage. With Kylian Mbappe out injured, Olise has become France’s chief attacking outlet from the right, cutting inside to shoot at every opportunity. Against a Belgium side that will have to commit men forward, the Bayern Munich forward should get plenty of sights of goal, and over 1.5 shots on target looks a strong play at the Stade de France.<\/td><\/tr>
Draw at half-time, France to win<\/strong><\/td>4\/1 (Sky Bet<\/a>)<\/td>France have conceded just once all campaign and tend to grind teams down rather than blow them away, and with Mbappe missing they may take time to break Belgium down. Les Bleus edged the reverse 1-0 with a late Olise goal, and a similar slow-burn feels likely here. Backing the game to be level at half-time before France win it captures the pattern of a cagey first period followed by French quality telling late on in Saint-Denis.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Back Michael Olise over 1.5 shots on target with bet365 here<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

18+ only. Please gamble responsibly. GambleAware — gambleaware.org · Odds correct at time of publishing.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

How France go into the game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

France lead the group after a 1-1 draw with Italy and wins over Belgium (1-0) and Turkey (1-0), conceding just once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Zinedine Zidane’s side are without the injured Kylian Mbappe but remain unbeaten in six against Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Belgium go into the game<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Belgium bounced back from defeat in France by thrashing Turkey 3-0, with Kevin De Bruyne scoring twice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mark van Bommel’s side have scored five goals in the group but lost the reverse fixture to a late France winner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

France vs Belgium head-to-head<\/h2>\n\n\n
Date<\/th>Home<\/th>Score<\/th>Away<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
28\/09\/26<\/td>Belgium<\/td>0-1<\/td>France<\/td><\/tr>
14\/10\/24<\/td>Belgium<\/td>1-2<\/td>France<\/td><\/tr>
09\/09\/24<\/td>France<\/td>2-0<\/td>Belgium<\/td><\/tr>
01\/07\/24<\/td>France<\/td>1-0<\/td>Belgium<\/td><\/tr>
07\/10\/21<\/td>Belgium<\/td>2-3<\/td>France<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n

France have won the last six meetings between the sides, including a 1-0 victory in Belgium last time out and the 2018 World Cup semi-final.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

France vs Belgium predictions & betting tips<\/h2>\n\n\n
Our Prediction<\/th>Odds & Bookmaker<\/th>Confidence<\/th>Why We’re Backing It<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
France to win<\/strong><\/td>4\/7 (Paddy Power<\/a>)<\/td>⭐⭐⭐<\/td>Unbeaten in six against Belgium.<\/td><\/tr>
Both teams to score<\/strong><\/td>4\/7 (Betfred<\/a>)<\/td>⭐⭐<\/td>Belgium’s attack is firing.<\/td><\/tr>
Over 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td>12\/25 (10Bet<\/a>)<\/td>⭐⭐<\/td>Two strong attacks in form.<\/td><\/tr>
France 2-1 Belgium<\/strong><\/td>8\/1 (10Bet<\/a>)<\/td>⭐⭐<\/td>Our call: France edge a good game.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n

France vs Belgium score prediction<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Belgium carry a threat through De Bruyne and Lukaku, but France have the better recent record and home advantage. Expect a narrow French win. Score prediction: France 2-1 Belgium.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

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