Netherlands vs France: Euro 2024 Match Preview and Predictions
History and Significance
This will be the fourth meeting between the Netherlands and France at the Euros. France prevailed on penalties in the quarter-finals in 2012, while the Netherlands won 2-0 in the group stage in 1988.
Teams' Current Form and Performance
The Netherlands qualified for Euro 2024 by winning their group in the European Qualifiers. They won seven of their eight matches, scoring 22 goals and conceding only 6. France also qualified by winning their group. They won eight of their ten matches, scoring 23 goals and conceding 9. Both teams have been in good form in recent months. The Netherlands won their last three matches, while France won two and drew one.
Key Players and Tactics
The Netherlands have a number of key players, including captain Virgil van Dijk, midfielder Frenkie de Jong, and forward Memphis Depay. They are likely to play a 4-3-3 formation, with Depay leading the line. France also have a number of key players, including Kylian Mbappé, Karim Benzema, and Paul Pogba. They are likely to play a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Benzema leading the line.
Match Prediction
This is a difficult match to predict, as both teams are of similar quality. However, France have a slight edge in terms of experience and quality. I predict that France will win the match 2-1.
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