⚽ UEFA Euro 2024 in Germany ⚽ - Qualifiers➡Group Stage➡1/8➡QF➡HF➡FINAL

[Velvet78]

Official line up is up now.

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Normally an attacking trio of Griezmann - Thuram - Mbappe is very horrifying.    But let's see how things will go. Deschamps is trying this attacking trio for the first time in Euro 2024 by the way. We have seen a combination of two of these players the most before.

Yeah I'm also curious about Lakaka.    I'm wondering how many goal chances will be wasted by him this time. Joking aside he was actually doing great in the qualifiers you know but something happened later on and he is terrible now.

I'm having fun on social media watching Lukaku memes. Here is one of them that I like   : https://x.com/nocontextfooty/status/1806620240907735459

[BitcoinHunt3r]

The biggest test for France will be against Belgium. Deschamps has made an attacking first 11 with Griezmann, Thuram and Mbappe. In midfield, Kante will dictate the tempo again. Lukaku needs to recover in Belgium. Openda will also look for goals. I think it will be a very solid match, both sides have close chances. France is one step ahead of course, but Belgium, as a team that has consistently lost less over the years and has always been at the top of the standings, will now give everything to go further in a tournament.

Yeah this is a big match between the champion candidates and we know that France and Belgium have prepared for this important match, France may be a slight favorite but Belgium has some great players who are very experienced meaning anything can happen in this match. Belgium's journey to reach this stage has experienced a few obstacles with a record of 1 loss, 1 draw and 1 win, on the other hand France journey is also almost the same it's just that they haven't experienced defeat yet.

I noticed that in all sportsbooks including Stake.com France is predicted to win by one goal difference and we understand the reason, but in a big match like this anything can happen I mean something that surprised us like Italy who was eliminated early when defeated by Switzerland. Honestly, in this match I was on France side because I think they have a complete squad.

[BALIK]

France will face Belgium in today's match. In the Group Episode matches, we see better performance from France or Belgium anyone. Belgium won only one match in 5 matches. France, on the other hand, also draw in two matches and won 3-1 against Austria. So it is not an easy task to guess which team will win in today's match.

Both teams have the potential to win. I checked the statistics of France and Belgium face -to -face match. France won two of the last five face -to -face matches. Two matches were drawn and Belgium won in a match. However, France won two matches against Belgium. But I did not see good performance in the last three matches from France players. So I can't dare to bet in France.

France vs Belgium will really be the most difficult match for us to predict. because actually these two teams have several similarities. Both in terms of advantages and disadvantages. For example, France and Belgium are actually quite aggressive teams in building attacks, but the percentage of success of each attack they build is the problem. because the percentage is always quite small. So it can be said that the effectiveness of both attacks is sometimes not high enough. But France has a very fast mbappe. So Belgium must be really vigilant in maintaining their defense. And you have to keep a close eye on Mbappe. I'll probably miss betting on this fight. Because I'm really not sure about this one. I'm just going to enjoy it. Or maybe just make a small bet on France.

France's attack today has Mbappe, Thuram, Griezmann. The midfield has players like Rabiot and Tchouameni. They are very experienced and playing in big clubs in Europe. I would say France's attack is one of the strongest attacks in Euros this year. However, this team scored only two goals in 3 matches. Bonding between players is weak. This is why we don't see good performances from attacking players.

Belgium have Lukaku and Openda in attack and talented players like Onana, Doku and De Bruyne in midfield. Belgium's midfield is very strong. If De Bruyne plays well today I think France will lose this match.

[topbitcoin]

Bellingham and Kane have saved Southgate's career and it is likely that England will still be coached by him if they continue to survive failure. It was an unexpected final result and it seemed like Bellingham had forgotten that he wasn't playing for Real Madrid but he was still able to activate his passivity with a beautiful overhead kick in injury time.

Unfortunately, luck was still not on Slovenia's side, even though they were soon able to secure a ticket to the quarter-finals, but instead they lost in the final minute. Overall, England did not play very well and it will be a matter of close attention to how they can continue to progress without having to rely on luck alone.

For today's big match between Belgium and France, I think both are at the same level but it will be very difficult to see many goals scored and maybe they will finish in extra time if within 90 minutes the result is a draw. However, if I had to choose to continue to the next round, I would say it was France.

Bellingham's goal against Slovenia is something that will be remembered by many after this Euro is over.

I think you are wrong, because the match with England is Slovakia not Slovenia, Slovenia will play Portugal tomorrow, try to double check which team is playing to make sure the mention of the competing team is not wrong, because it could be a bad misunderstanding in our discussion.
Slovakia almost got themselves through to the next round, but unfortunately England had some strong luck in the last minute, Southgate was saved again.

For the France and Belgium match I think, if in my opinion of course the victory will be obtained by the French, quite simply it is a matter of confidence and good experience of the French, I think they can beat Belgium with a score of 2-1, this is a pure guess that I will probably try to bet tonight.

[Tipstar]

France vs Belgium would be the most high stake knockout in Round of 16 of 2024 Euro Cup. Every of other predicted teams mostly have won their knockouts. Italy losing to Switzerland was the only instance when a top 10 ranked team lost to a team that's at lower rank than itself.
France currently is at the 2nd rank in FIFA ranking and Belgium at 3rd. 1st and second if you consider Europe and Euro cup. That naturally makes them the top 2 probable team to win the cup but sadly one has to depart today. Considering their gameplay, I think France is showing a much better game than Belgium. They might have a better chance to win this as they have a more balanced team. Belgium has some good players but the team members don't support them enough to create a team game.

[fadhilz123]

Is it fair to say Slovakia played way beyond expectation? Wasn't this proven against England?

What if Belgium isn't all that bad, but the group was far tougher than anyone could anticipate? This is my assumption here - I had Slovakia yesterday and I'll continue backing Group C in the playoffs.

There’s nothing stopping you from rooting for any team here and making your own assumptions about any team because everyone has their own views on supporting any team at Euro 2024. And now it’s a good idea for you to enjoy the round of 16 match between France and Belgium because this match is also quite an interesting match after seeing the performances of both teams in the group stage.

[Docnaster]

I think the France-Belgium match to be played today will end with a low score. If France scores the first goal, the match ends 1-0. I think the France-Belgium match may go to overtime. A boring match awaits us.

Official line up is up now.



I strongly believe Belgium vs. France is going to be a boring game, and it surprises me how Rabiot is still playing in the starting lineup. Rabiot had a terrible performance in the last two games.

 I feel like we're going to see Lakaka's masterclass very soon, and I hope he will not disappoint me. 

These two teams have had horrible performances on the group stage, and it's hard to tell which club is going to win today. 

BTTS is likely to happen soon, and I prefer to pick the underdog instead of the france, though the risk is very high.  I still patiently wait for Lakaka's masterclass. 

It is true that between Belgium and France none of them has had a very good play in this year euro competition. They have put as a country performed below expectation and their qualification was more of luck than hard work. But this does not negate the fact that both are good footballing countries and they have been given joy in today's world of football in Europe and World at large for the past few years.

During the World Cup France managed to get to the finals where the battled it had with Argentina, while Belgium was interrupted on the way. Belgium talisman KDB alleged that it is because the Belgium team is aged. I don't know if a lot of changes have happened in the Belgium team. However, I do not anticipate a boring game as you alleged.

Like you rightly said, both France and Belgium are yet to deliver a convincing performance since the start of the ongoing UEFA Euros Championship which is why many are finding it difficult to predict the outcome of their game this evening but for me, I think the French team stands a better chance of winning and that's because of the depth of their own squad. Though the Belgium team is made up of known world class players, there's no doubt that France have a better squad in terms of quality of players so I think where team work doesn't them penetrate their opponents, individual brilliance will favour them.
The game have started already and the French side have been the better side in the opening 15 minutes if the game. KDB is one player that can pull a surprise out of nothing and that's the France team should be very wary of his moves

[MAAManda]

Considering their gameplay, I think France is showing a much better game than Belgium. They might have a better chance to win this as they have a more balanced team. Belgium has some good players but the team members don't support them enough to create a team game.

So far France still looks more dominant than Belgium with 3 shot attempts and 1 shot on goal, bookies also favor France to win. There are still 25 minutes left until the first half ends, I think maybe we will see a goal in this first half, it could be from France or from Belgium. BTW, I'm going to place a bet on the second half, want to see first how the first half will end.

[giorgione]

The biggest test for France will be against Belgium. Deschamps has made an attacking first 11 with Griezmann, Thuram and Mbappe. In midfield, Kante will dictate the tempo again. Lukaku needs to recover in Belgium. Openda will also look for goals. I think it will be a very solid match, both sides have close chances. France is one step ahead of course, but Belgium, as a team that has consistently lost less over the years and has always been at the top of the standings, will now give everything to go further in a tournament.

really a big test, I am now watching to see who wins since I lost interest due to Italy demise in such an ugly way
I think maybe Germany is stronger than France, from what I've seen
Let's see if France can pass Belgium's test, i think is interesting game

[Falconer]

The biggest test for France will be against Belgium. Deschamps has made an attacking first 11 with Griezmann, Thuram and Mbappe. In midfield, Kante will dictate the tempo again. Lukaku needs to recover in Belgium. Openda will also look for goals. I think it will be a very solid match, both sides have close chances. France is one step ahead of course, but Belgium, as a team that has consistently lost less over the years and has always been at the top of the standings, will now give everything to go further in a tournament.

I would say that France is two steps ahead of Belgium, but I am not underestimating Belgium. France has everything to defend well, control the middle game and attack well. Of course I expect this match to be very interesting, but it shouldn't have many goals. The high pressure exerted by the French players means that Belgium tends to defend and has difficulty developing its play, so I think a goal is only a matter of time now.

Belgium may be very dangerous with their fast counter-attack scheme, but they can also use set pieces to look for goals. De Bruyne is one of the most dangerous, but Doku and Yannick Carrasco are also worth watching out for. There hasn't been a goal for 30 minutes, the tension in the match is very high so far.

[CryptoBuds]

Considering their gameplay, I think France is showing a much better game than Belgium. They might have a better chance to win this as they have a more balanced team. Belgium has some good players but the team members don't support them enough to create a team game.

So far France still looks more dominant than Belgium with 3 shot attempts and 1 shot on goal, bookies also favor France to win. There are still 25 minutes left until the first half ends, I think maybe we will see a goal in this first half, it could be from France or from Belgium. BTW, I'm going to place a bet on the second half, want to see first how the first half will end.

From the beginning of the match, France is completely attacking. At the end of 30 minutes, the players of France managed to make 5 shots. On the other hand, the players of Belgium made only one shot. Since France is playing attacking strategy. So it becomes difficult for Belgium players to counter attack.

But Belgium are very tactical today. Belgium players are not trying to attack much. However, France's defenders must be very careful. Belgium is certainly preparing for a strong counter-attack. If the French defenders are not alert, France has the possibility of conceding a goal. If Belgium can somehow score the first goal in this match, then I say Belgium will win this match.

[X-ray]

Considering their gameplay, I think France is showing a much better game than Belgium. They might have a better chance to win this as they have a more balanced team. Belgium has some good players but the team members don't support them enough to create a team game.

So far France still looks more dominant than Belgium with 3 shot attempts and 1 shot on goal, bookies also favor France to win. There are still 25 minutes left until the first half ends, I think maybe we will see a goal in this first half, it could be from France or from Belgium. BTW, I'm going to place a bet on the second half, want to see first how the first half will end.

I think that Belgium is always threatening France with their counterattack, and some golden chances are also happening from Belgium's side. The game is just getting even more interesting, and I rarely see an attack from France. Belgium is able to build its attack better than France. 
France may be losing if they keep playing without intensively pressuring Belgium. A small mistake can cost France a spot in the next round. Belgium's defensive line looks even stronger than last game. 

Rabiot gets a yellow card for his serious foul, and he must be playing carefully to avoid the red card. 

[BitcoinHunt3r]

Considering their gameplay, I think France is showing a much better game than Belgium. They might have a better chance to win this as they have a more balanced team. Belgium has some good players but the team members don't support them enough to create a team game.

So far France still looks more dominant than Belgium with 3 shot attempts and 1 shot on goal, bookies also favor France to win. There are still 25 minutes left until the first half ends, I think maybe we will see a goal in this first half, it could be from France or from Belgium. BTW, I'm going to place a bet on the second half, want to see first how the first half will end.

That's right, I also watched this match. France continued to launch attacks and did not give Belgium a chance to attack, but 3 yellow cards on the French side is my highlight I mean the activities of these players will be slightly hampered because of the risk of a red card, if Belgium can use it properly then there is a possibility that France will play with 10 players and we actually don't know what scenarios will occur throughout the game.

In other matches that will be played in the next few hours between Portugal and Slovenia, we know most people predict Portugal will win easily but for me it's not as easy as we imagine because I think Slovenia has a good defense and they only conceded 2 goals from 3 matches, so I'm sure Slovenia will hope for the same result 0-0 or a draw so the winner will be determined through a penalty shootout that was their only chance to win the match.

[LGD2Business]

really a big test, I am now watching to see who wins since I lost interest due to Italy demise in such an ugly way
I think maybe Germany is stronger than France, from what I've seen
Let's see if France can pass Belgium's test, i think is interesting game

Italy didn't have much of a chance anyway, they didn't play well at all this tournament. If we look at the first half, France is also not very good. Belgium didn't push them too hard, but France didn't play the way they wanted to. Maybe this is their strategy, we are used to teams playing in control. They can't dominate the game like Spain and Germany. By the way, Rabiot received a yellow card and will be suspended if France reach the quarter final.

[KTChampions]

So far France still looks more dominant than Belgium with 3 shot attempts and 1 shot on goal, bookies also favor France to win. There are still 25 minutes left until the first half ends, I think maybe we will see a goal in this first half, it could be from France or from Belgium. BTW, I'm going to place a bet on the second half, want to see first how the first half will end.

Live quotes are as follows:

2.32 - 2.52 - 4.50

But in my opinion, there is no serious advantage for France, and the quotes are such because of the “brand”. In addition, the French have already earned 3 yellow cards, which can be very risky given the fact that there is a whole second half ahead and now players with a yellow card cannot make a single mistake. Belgium have so far been able to avoid committing fouls that would lead to such a penalty.

[MainMan79]

#22 for Belgium is the best player on the pitch so far, at halftime.

Yes, including the guy wearing a white shirt and a black facemask.

[Frankolala]

Considering their gameplay, I think France is showing a much better game than Belgium. They might have a better chance to win this as they have a more balanced team. Belgium has some good players but the team members don't support them enough to create a team game.

So far France still looks more dominant than Belgium with 3 shot attempts and 1 shot on goal, bookies also favor France to win. There are still 25 minutes left until the first half ends, I think maybe we will see a goal in this first half, it could be from France or from Belgium. BTW, I'm going to place a bet on the second half, want to see first how the first half will end.

I think that Belgium is always threatening France with their counterattack, and some golden chances are also happening from Belgium's side. The game is just getting even more interesting, and I rarely see an attack from France. Belgium is able to build its attack better than France.
France may be losing if they keep playing without intensively pressuring Belgium. A small mistake can cost France a spot in the next round. Belgium's defensive line looks even stronger than last game.

Rabiot gets a yellow card for his serious foul, and he must be playing carefully to avoid the red card.

An interesting first half but it ended goalless. In the last quarter of the match, France took total possession of the game and several chances was created but not the perfect one that could have given France a goal. Towards the last minutes of the addictional time, Mbappe did a marvelous assist but Tchuameni missed the opportunity of finding the back of the net. Most the shots from France went outside the goal post.

Belgium had a good ball composure and they created some opportunities but the French defense did not allow them to penetrate through. The second half will be a fierce one because none of these two teams will accept to be eliminated from this round but the strongest and luckies will win the match. Belgium played very well in the first half.

[SmartCharpa]

England's match against Slovakia was very impressive. In the first half, Slovakia managed to beat the match by scoring 1 goal through a shot from Ivan Schranz, strangely, even though England managed to take the lead in possession, however they failed to score a goal in the first half, i think England's defense was weak, because we can see how Slovakia repeatedly entered England's defense line easily, and posed quite a dangerous threat to England.

However, in the second half, England managed to equalize the score because of a very spectacular shoot from Jude Bellingham. Then, in extra time, Herry Kane managed to score a goal and bring England victory against Slovakia, truly dramatic in this match. Bravo England, for successfully qualifying for the Quarter Finals.

England was lucky to win against Slovakia, I said before the game that I was not comfortable with England's draw against Slovakia because England only scored one goal in the three games they played in the group stage. Moreover, England's attacking line did not improve in the first half, I'm not sure whether they were afraid of Slovakia's defense. With their current performance, England is not ready to move on to the next stage. Despite winning in extra time, England's performance was very annoying they were not serious about their games till they conceded a goal. England is still falling asleep and I believe they should wake up since this is not the performance we expected from them.

Furthermore, England will face Switzerland in the quarter finals. My question is if England will withstand the pressure of Switzerland, with how impressive they played in their last four games, and Germany was unable to beat them. I hope that is not the end of England's journey in this tournament.

[TelolettOm]

Yes, this cannot be denied, in fact, it seemed like Georgia had no chance to attack, not even 1 shot on target.
Let's check the statistical data together, Spain is far superior in various fields, starting from dominating ball possession, attacks, and even the number of shots on target. so it is very natural that Spain is far superior and wins 4 - 1 against Georgia.

It is very clear that controlling the course of the match in terms of ranking is different, Spain is ranked 8th in FIFA and Georgia is ranked 75th in FIFA. Long into the next match with a landslide victory.

Rank reflects the abilities, experience and strengths they have. So it is natural that the 8th rank is compared with the 75th rank in FIFA. Yes, at least Spain got a smooth road to go to the final QF.

Spain dominated the match and won big but Georgia actually had sweet memory for Euro 2024. Participate in Euro 2024 can be a most memorable experience for many Georgian players.

Of course, this is history for Georgia for reaching the 16th round of Euro 2024. This is new history for them. They probably never imagined that they could advance to this round, especially by beating Portugal at that time. However, this is the fact, even though in the end they lost to Spain, the history that they are in Euro 2024 round 16 is inevitable and cannot be taken lightly, especially for their team and also the country.

The biggest test for France will be against Belgium. Deschamps has made an attacking first 11 with Griezmann, Thuram and Mbappe. In midfield, Kante will dictate the tempo again. Lukaku needs to recover in Belgium. Openda will also look for goals. I think it will be a very solid match, both sides have close chances. France is one step ahead of course, but Belgium, as a team that has consistently lost less over the years and has always been at the top of the standings, will now give everything to go further in a tournament.

This is a very tight match.
Even at half-time, the score was still tied at 0 - 0. And if we look at the statistics, both of them also have almost equal strength. However, France has more opportunities to attack, but it has not yet become a fatal attack for Belgium. What this means is that the Belgian defenders can still handle it well.

Source: France vs Belgium

If both of them remain in the same position and at the end there is a draw, then penalty shootouts, then at least it seems to be more profitable for France. In my opinion, if it is a penalty shootout, then the France squad has a greater chance of qualifying, especially as their squad is more prepared and stronger for the penalty as a whole compared to Belgium.

[Stepstowealth]

From the beginning of the match, France is completely attacking. At the end of 30 minutes, the players of France managed to make 5 shots. On the other hand, the players of Belgium made only one shot. Since France is playing attacking strategy. So it becomes difficult for Belgium players to counter attack.

The first half of this game is not interesting because the two teams are trying to be too careful not to make mistakes and that has reduced the attacking intensity of the both teams. In this competition these two teams have not been very impressive, they've just been struggling to win their games and it is showing in the way the two teams are playing against each other. Tchouaméni has had the best chances for France, he wasted them.
 There is one sure thing in this game that the first team to score has the highest chance of winning the game so with the way France are attacking it is possible that they score first, and it is also possible for Belgium to score first with how tactical they are in this game.