Belgium vs France: UEFA Nations League 2026 Match Preview
Analysis by Robert Marin · Last Updated: 28 September 2026 at 14:01 UTC
Date of last modification: 28 September 2026 at 14:01 UTC
Match Preview
Belgium face France in the UEFA Nations League on 28 September 2026. Belgium hold position 1 in the standings, while France occupy position 2 entering round 2 of the competition.
Recent Form and Standings
Belgium enter this match following a recent form string showing 1 win in their last 5 matches, accompanied by a form index of 43. France recorded 1 win in their last 5 outings, holding a form index of 34.
Expected Goals and Match Dynamics
The pre-match metrics assign Belgium an expected goals figure of 1.47 alongside an attacking index of 84 and a defending index of 82. France register 0.49 expected goals with an attacking index of 87 and a defending index of 96.
Head-to-Head Record
Historical head-to-head metrics indicate Belgium have won 20% of previous encounters, whereas France hold an 80% success rate in past meetings between the two nations.
Statistical Indicators
The win probability model calculates a 49% chance for Belgium, a 32% chance for France, and a 19% draw likelihood. A statistical edge points toward Belgium, with goal data indicating more than 0.5 goals. Track the live score and projected lineups in the Arena Sports Insights app.
Expected Lineups
Belgium4-2-3-1
- 1Senne Lammens
- 21Timothy Castagne
- 15Nathan Ngoy
- 4Brandon Mechele
- 5Maxim De Cuyper
- 8Youri Tielemans
- 23Nicolas Raskin
- 19Diego Moreira
- 7Kevin De Bruyne
- 10Mika Godts
- 17Charles De Ketelaere
France4-3-3
- 16Mike Maignan
- 5Jules Koundé
- 4Dayot Upamecano
- 17Maxence Lacroix
- 3Adrien Truffert
- 9Rayan Cherki
- 8Manu Koné
- 14Adrien Rabiot
- 11Michael Olise
- 7Ousmane Dembélé
- 20Désiré Doué
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