Football prediction Netherlands vs France, group D Euro 2024

A mask, a simple protective device for the face, is making France nervous ahead of the second match of Group D EURO 2024 against the Netherlands.

Mbappe France.jpg — Mbappe returns to training soon

Until the match started, it was still unknown whether Real Madrid's new signing, Kylian Mbappe, would be able to play in the match.

Mbappe broke his nose in the opening 1-0 win over Austria, after he created a pass that led to an own goal.

After thorough tests overnight, and a second check on Wednesday, Mbappe and France both took the initiative not to perform surgery immediately.

Immediate surgery also means Mbappe has to say goodbye to EURO 2024. Kylian doesn't want it, and the French team doesn't want it either.

This has caused a reaction from Real Madrid . The Champions League champions want the French captain to undergo surgery immediately to avoid negative effects that could cause him difficulties in the 2023-24 pre-season.

Mbappe face.jpg — Mbappe has a protective mask made from carbon fiber

"We are trying to prepare Mbappe for the match against the Netherlands," said coach Didier Deschamps.

Initially, Deschamps said he would leave Mbappe out. However, after getting the mask, the 25-year-old player is very eager to participate in the match against the Netherlands, one of the most anticipated battles in the group stage of this EURO.

In fact, with or without Mbappe, France are still superior to the Netherlands - who have had to leave many stars at home due to injury.

Deschamps always has different solutions to attack. With Mbappe absent, Antoine Griezmann will have more freedom to play in search of goals.

The Netherlands entered the second match in good spirits after their win over Poland. However, France were a completely different opponent.

French Netherlands.jpg — Netherlands lost to France in 2 rounds of EURO 2024 qualifiers

The "Orange Storm" has met France 8 times under Deschamps' leadership. As a result, they lost 7 and only had 1 victory.

This sole victory came in 2018, in the Nations League, which Deschamps has never taken seriously.

Ronald Koeman is expected to keep the same lineup as the win against Poland. In return, the Netherlands will play deeper to compete in midfield and look for counter-attack opportunities.

It's hard to wait for a beautiful match from France, but "Les Blues" will know how to win and enter the round of 16 of EURO 2024.

Force:

Netherlands: Brobbey is still in pain.

France: Mbappe's ability to play is unclear.

Expected lineup:

Netherlands (4-3-3): Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Nathan Ake; Reijnders, Schouten, Veerman; Simons, Memphis Depay, Gakpo.

France (4-3-3): Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Theo Hernandez; Griezmann, Kante, Rabiot; Ousmane Dembele, Giroud, Thuram.

Match odds: France handicap 1/4

Goal ratio: 2 1/2

Prediction: France win 2-1 .

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