The UEFA Nations League 2020/2021 Discussion Thread

[3meek]

I wonder how France will play Belgium tonight? Statistically Belgium have only lost to the undefeated Italians... The French, on the other hand, have drawn a lot... I like Belgium's game better, I think they deserve to win!
However, if you look at the statistics of personal meetings between these teams, Belgium has not beaten France in serious competitions like world  or european cup... And won only in friendlies or qualifiers...

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[laurenB7742]

I wonder how France will play Belgium tonight? Statistically Belgium have only lost to the undefeated Italians... The French, on the other hand, have drawn a lot... I like Belgium's game better, I think they deserve to win!
However, if you look at the statistics of personal meetings between these teams, Belgium has not beaten France in serious competitions like world  or european cup... And won only in friendlies or qualifiers...

If we look at the statistics of the last 4 matches between these two teams, 2 out of 4 matches have been drawn and both the teams have won one match each. Moreover the two teams are almost equally strong. The match will be competitive. Can't guess which team will win. France's striking lineup is very strong. But Kante will not play in this match. This is a weakness. However, I guess this match will also be a draw. There is a possibility of a 2-2 draw.

[Kusman]

I wonder how France will play Belgium tonight? Statistically Belgium have only lost to the undefeated Italians... The French, on the other hand, have drawn a lot... I like Belgium's game better, I think they deserve to win!
However, if you look at the statistics of personal meetings between these teams, Belgium has not beaten France in serious competitions like world  or european cup... And won only in friendlies or qualifiers...

Actually, Belgium defeated France in a serious competition like the World Cup one time before... It was in 1981. 

Joking aside, Belgium are the better side now as far as I see. France have been struggling a lot when it comes to getting comfortable wins against their weaker opponents. Belgium are a very hard and competitive opponent for them. And Belgium are very good at attacking and scoring now. Lukaku is just a beast in terms of everything.    Even though it is going to be a competitive one, I expect Belgium to advance.

[Minecache]

I wonder how France will play Belgium tonight? Statistically Belgium have only lost to the undefeated Italians... The French, on the other hand, have drawn a lot... I like Belgium's game better, I think they deserve to win!
However, if you look at the statistics of personal meetings between these teams, Belgium has not beaten France in serious competitions like world  or european cup... And won only in friendlies or qualifiers...

Actually, Belgium defeated France in a serious competition like the World Cup one time before... It was in 1981.  
Joking aside, Belgium are the better side now as far as I see. France have been struggling a lot when it comes to getting comfortable wins against their weaker opponents. Belgium are a very hard and competitive opponent for them. And Belgium are very good at attacking and scoring now. Lukaku is just a beast in terms of everything.    Even though it is going to be a competitive one, I expect Belgium to advance.

This is gonna be a very exciting match for the football fans out there. This match between the two football giants will attract a lot of attention. Belgium is a team full of stacked players like KDB, Hazard, Lukaku, or Courtois. On the other hand, France also has very good scoring options like Mbappe, Giroud, or Benzema,

If I'm not wrong Benz is back in the team, right?

I'm opting for Belgium in this one. Lukaku and Hazard with KDB in the midfield are very dangerous for any opponent any day.

[swogerino]

I think the only true bet for tonight trying to win is Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals as these teams are like an attack machinery each.France in the forwarding part of the team has world class players and Belgium is not behind,Belgium has a better midfield and as they say in football the midfield is what wins or loses matches being the most important part of the team.I personally think France will win tonight but for betting you can do the opposite of what I say based on my betting advises history in the gambling section overall which I have lost 90% of what I have bet on.

[Joca97]

I think the only true bet for tonight trying to win is Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals as these teams are like an attack machinery each.France in the forwarding part of the team has world class players and Belgium is not behind,Belgium has a better midfield and as they say in football the midfield is what wins or loses matches being the most important part of the team.I personally think France will win tonight but for betting you can do the opposite of what I say based on my betting advises history in the gambling section overall which I have lost 90% of what I have bet on.

Perfect bet for this match is both teams to score.Its a really good odd currently and if they play the same way as Italy and Spain did yesterday we can expect lots of goals between this two teams tonight. France is struggling a lot in last matches but i think we can expect goals from both teams tonight.

[ILuckyGuyI]

We have got the first finalist: Spain.

They defeated Italy thanks to a really decent performance. They were able to play better than their opponent. Whenever I looked at the game, Spain had the control of it. If Italy didn't get a red card, maybe things would have been much different than this. Because despite the red card, Italy still were able to bring the score to 2-1. But they couldn't do better than that and it ended by the same score.

Today, the other semi final-game is going to be played: Belgium - France.

None of these teams are insanely stronger than the other, they are close teams. But when it comes to offense, Belgium have been much better than France. Because France don't have a very active play style like Belgium have. Belgium have really capable players in their attacking side. Players like De Bruyne, Lukaku can change the direction of the game. So, I think that both teams will be able to score but Belgium will be the winner team.

[slaman29]

None of these teams are insanely stronger than the other, they are close teams. But when it comes to offense, Belgium have been much better than France. Because France don't have a very active play style like Belgium have. Belgium have really capable players in their attacking side. Players like De Bruyne, Lukaku can change the direction of the game. So, I think that both teams will be able to score but Belgium will be the winner team.

Not really on paper though as the talent in France is undeniably across all positions and all the squad (to me). Some of the stars already feel like the pressure is not good, Mbappe for example wants to take a break but the Belgians have never had this pressure, even with their talent, and this I feel is the difference. Belgium plays without fear, France plays knowing nothing less than a win is acceptable.

[casperBGD]

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the Belgians have never had this pressure, even with their talent, and this I feel is the difference. Belgium plays without fear, France plays knowing nothing less than a win is acceptable.

not so sure that Belgium do not have pressure to win this match
they have a chance to lift a trophy this season, and this is huge pressure on them, to get something done with this generation, that is really something for Belgium football

nevertheless, I do expect goals tonight, last night third goal came late to underscore my under2.5, and I expect more than three today, but will put over2.5

[tomahawk9]

Perfect bet for this match is both teams to score.

i've booked this one earlier

This pick was correct in a lot of their games this year

but i do see some value in Belgium to win @3,,
France have been been playing really awful football lately (but they still manage to score in most games) to the point where some rumours started spread about possibly kicking Deschamps out of the NT. Belgium are whole different story

[Trofo]

I am also on both to score tonight which is my favorite bet every time Belgium plays, have no courage of taking Belgium to win after I lost my ticket on Italy yesterday. Should be a good game tonight, especially if Belgum scores first and forces France to play a bit more open game. France is without Kante which should help with our bet and unlocking of France defense a bit easier than usually.

[coinlocket$]

I wonder how France will play Belgium tonight? Statistically Belgium have only lost to the undefeated Italians... The French, on the other hand, have drawn a lot... I like Belgium's game better, I think they deserve to win!
However, if you look at the statistics of personal meetings between these teams, Belgium has not beaten France in serious competitions like world  or european cup... And won only in friendlies or qualifiers...

Teams will not play at their 100% in this cup, anything can happen.

Remember France is the best team in the world they just got a bad tournament 3 months ago.

[BALIK]

I am also on both to score tonight which is my favorite bet every time Belgium plays, have no courage of taking Belgium to win after I lost my ticket on Italy yesterday. Should be a good game tonight, especially if Belgum scores first and forces France to play a bit more open game. France is without Kante which should help with our bet and unlocking of France defense a bit easier than usually.

The French strikers are good, but they can't do very well in the national team. Although Mbappe is one of the best players in League 1, he is not able to perform very well in the national team now. Even Benzema and Griezmann's performance is erratic. Regular scorers are not in the team. Belgium on the other hand is very strong as a team. They have the ability to defeat any strong team. So if the French defenders don't perform well today, France will concede a lot of goals.

[bakasabo]

Remember France is the best team in the world.

Was in 1996-2003 period. When there were Zizu, Barthez, Henry, Lizarazu, Vieira and Thuram. They were champs in 2000 and after only in 2018.

They always play well in qualification and group stages. But are unpredictable in first matches of play-off. They are not like, Germany for example, that in most scenarios will be in top4 in every championship.

[slaman29]

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the Belgians have never had this pressure, even with their talent, and this I feel is the difference. Belgium plays without fear, France plays knowing nothing less than a win is acceptable.

not so sure that Belgium do not have pressure to win this match
they have a chance to lift a trophy this season, and this is huge pressure on them, to get something done with this generation, that is really something for Belgium football

nevertheless, I do expect goals tonight, last night third goal came late to underscore my under2.5, and I expect more than three today, but will put over2.5

The proof will be when Belgium lose. The media headlines the next day in the country's local newspapers are "congratulations and well done for getting this far".

France lose and the whole media will be shaming them or the coach or their tactics. Win but win badly and the headlines will also be "better improve or you're not getting in the final".

Maybe I'm wrong But at the end hope for entertainment!

[Ratash]

I think the only true bet for tonight trying to win is Over 2.5 and Over 3.5 goals as these teams are like an attack machinery each.France in the forwarding part of the team has world class players and Belgium is not behind,Belgium has a better midfield and as they say in football the midfield is what wins or loses matches being the most important part of the team.I personally think France will win tonight but for betting you can do the opposite of what I say based on my betting advises history in the gambling section overall which I have lost 90% of what I have bet on.

Today game is a bit unpredictible france are the favourite and despite their performance lately i think they are stronger than belgium because they have big names in their squad compared to belgium who have lost many good players i think france midfield is better with pogba kante and rabiot i think they have a much stronger squad and i see that belgium has a really big problem on tournaments despite being ranked number one we never see them on finals and winning trophies.

[ShowOff]

The French strikers are good, but they can't do very well in the national team. Although Mbappe is one of the best players in League 1, he is not able to perform very well in the national team now. Even Benzema and Griezmann's performance is erratic. Regular scorers are not in the team. Belgium on the other hand is very strong as a team. They have the ability to defeat any strong team. So if the French defenders don't perform well today, France will concede a lot of goals.

There are a lot of good players that Belgium and France have I'm sure it will benefit each of them a lot in this match. France are doubtful, but I can't expect much from Belgium in the few tournament they've participated in so far. France at this stage must maximize all the abilities of their players to beat Belgium even though their performance seem to be far from expectation. Although most people doubt France today, but I will be here for them today.

[Slow death]

Today, the other semi final-game is going to be played: Belgium - France.

It will be a very interesting game to watch, I think Belgium is the favorite to win this game, the France despite having great players like benzema, Mbappe, Griezmann, Pogba, Varane they can't be more consistent in relation to Belgium. in my opinion it will be a game where both teams will score goals.

my bet was BTTS

[abhiseshakana]

There are a lot of good players that Belgium and France have I'm sure it will benefit each of them a lot in this match. France are doubtful, but I can't expect much from Belgium in the few tournament they've participated in so far. France at this stage must maximize all the abilities of their players to beat Belgium even though their performance seem to be far from expectation. Although most people doubt France today, but I will be here for them today.

Yes, both Belgium and France are equally strong, but if we look at their achievements when participating in a competition, France has a better history than Belgium. France has won the World Cup and the European Championship, while Belgium has never won both trophies.

Although the prestige of the UEFA Nations League is still below the World Cup and European Championships, I think both teams will play their best because it's already reached the semifinals.

[CryptocurencyKing]

I am also on both to score tonight which is my favorite bet every time Belgium plays, have no courage of taking Belgium to win after I lost my ticket on Italy yesterday. Should be a good game tonight, especially if Belgum scores first and forces France to play a bit more open game. France is without Kante which should help with our bet and unlocking of France defense a bit easier than usually.

The French strikers are good, but they can't do very well in the national team. Although Mbappe is one of the best players in League 1, he is not able to perform very well in the national team now. Even Benzema and Griezmann's performance is erratic. Regular scorers are not in the team. Belgium on the other hand is very strong as a team. They have the ability to defeat any strong team. So if the French defenders don't perform well today, France will concede a lot of goals.

Both sides are suffering from over squad . France have a problem of ego and I still don’t know why Didier Deschamps haven’t dealt with that. It’s not surprising to me that most Strikers or players do not perform well in the National team. It mostly boils down to the philosophy and team mates. Some players have their own system that suits their style of play. The Coach needs to understand and design a system base on the quality of the players called up for international games. We all know that Benzema and Mbappe performs well in their respective clubs and Deschamps is not concern about their performance in his team that’s why he’s yet to fix it. Giroud was a king in the National side but I think he has grown older now, prolly the reason Deschamps has stopped requesting for his service.