Netherlands vs France Prediction & Betting Tips (21 June)

The Netherlands will start Euro 2024 by challenging the opponent announced as the weakest in Group D, Poland. Eliminated in the 1/8 finals during the last Euro 2021, the Oranje did a little better the following year, in Qatar, by reaching the quarter-finals of the World Cup, before being beaten by the future Argentinian world champions after a penalty shootout. Subsequently, the Dutch took 2nd place in their qualifying group behind France. Before the competition, the Batavians competed against Canada and Iceland during the last two preparation matches. The French team, for its part, had a lot to do when it entered the competition in this Euro by challenging a quite formidable team from Austria, determined to be a troublemaker in this group D.

Reigning vice-world champions, the Blues reacted well after their disillusionment experienced in the World Cup final at the end of 2022 by taking the lead quite easily of their qualifying group ahead of the Netherlands, Greece, Ireland and Gibraltar. At the start of the month, Didier Deschamps' players will try to build up confidence against Luxembourg and Canada in order to reassure themselves after an unconvincing rally in March. The Tricolores had indeed been soundly beaten by Germany 0-2 and manhandled by Chile 3-1.

Dutch coach Ronald Koeman can count on a great armada for this Euro 2024. We find in particular the defensive captains Van Djik (Liverpool) and de Ligt (Bayern Munich) and the prolific piston Frimpong (Bayer Leverkusen). Up front, the offensive sector can boast in its ranks the great hope Xavi Simons (Leipzig), the hard-hitting Gakpo (Liverpool) and the unpredictable Memphis Depay (Atlético) who rarely disappoints in the selection. In midfield, Frenkie De Jong (Barcelona) is there but he has suffered many physical problems this year and he arrives with no real certainty for the tournament. Conversely, the very promising Joshua Zirzkee (Bologna), full-back Maatsen, the former Lille Botman, winger Lang, Toulouse Dallinga and the solid midfielder Berghuis (46 selections) were not selected by the coach. The very precious one from Roon (Atalanta), the defender Hartman (Feyenoord) and midfielder Quinten Timber (Feyenoord) are injured.

The Blues also deplore some absences like the central defender Lucas Hernandez (PSG) and midfielder Boubacar Kamara (West Ham) who are on the floor at the end of the season. Absent at the start of the preparation, the new European champions Tchouaméni, Camavinga and Mendy should be 100% for this match as well as the winger from Bayern Coman and the Milanese Théo Hernandez and Olivier Giroud (57 goals) will also be back. On the side of the forces present, we find the Parisians Kolo Muani, Barcola, Zaire Emery and Dembélé and now new Real Madrid player, Kylian Mbappé (43 TCC goals this season with PSG). Playmaker Antoine Griezmann (Atlético Madrid) is a centerpiece of this French team. On the other hand, players like Diaby (Aston Villa), Lacazette (Lyon), Olise (Crystal Palace), Yoro (Lille), Veretout (OM), Guendouzi (Lazio Rome) and Gusto (Chelsea, 9 assists decisive this season), Nkunku (Chelsea) and Disasi (Chelsea) did not attract the attention of Didier Deschamps.