France captain Kylian Mbappe stepped up once again in Turkey but an injury suffered while scoring the winning goal has ruled him out of their trip to Belgium, and that could be an important factor in the destination of the points on Monday.
The Red Devils put in an excellent performance to beat Italy in their UEFA Nations League opener and Mark van Bommel will fancy his side's chances against the star-studded visitors.
Belgium v France Tips Summary
Best Bet - Belgium or Draw - Double Chance @ 10/11
Alternative Bet - Kevin De Bruyne to score or assist @ 6/5
Bet Builder - Michael Olise 1+ shots on target, Maxim De Cuyper 1+ shots, Michael Olise 3+ fouls won & Youri Tielemans 2+ fouls won @ 31/4
Belgium v France Prediction
Best Bet: Belgium or Draw - Double Chance @ 10/11
The collection of superstars at Zinedine Zidane's disposal means Les Bleus are far from a one-man team, but Mbappe's importance is hard to overstate and his absence in Brussels could tip the scales in the hosts’ favour.
The Real Madrid ace has scored 11 international goals since the start of the World Cup but, even with him in action, France were far from convincing against Turkey.
They were matched by the shots for shots and only hit the target four times all game, while Belgium overcame the odds to record an excellent win over Italy in Van Bommel's first game in charge.
They had 19 shots against the Azzurri and head into this tie having won five of their last six home games.
Of course, France are a step above any of the opponents they have faced in these matches, but it is likely to take some time for Monday's favourites to adapt to a new manager following Didier Deschamps' departure.
Belgium look good value to get something from the game.
Alternative Bet: Kevin De Bruyne to score or assist @ 6/5
Kevin De Bruyne may be in the twilight of his career, but the former Manchester City playmaker's quality on the ball has never been in doubt and he remains one of Belgium's biggest assets.
He assisted Mika Godts' opener against the Azzurri and also scored twice for the Red Devils in the World Cup.
De Bruyne has 82 combined goals and assists in 114 appearances for his country and he looks the best value to add to that tally on Monday.
Belgium v France Bet Builder Tip
Michael Olise 1+ shots on target
Maxim De Cuyper 1+ shots
Michael Olise 3+ fouls won
Youri Tielemans 2+ fouls won
Pays 31/4
With Mbappe absent, the onus will fall on the likes of Michael Olise and Ousmane Dembele to lead the French attack and it is the Bayern Munich winger who looks most capable at the moment.
Olise hit the target with one of his two shots against Turkey and has had at least one shot on target in all eight of his appearances since the start of the new season, totalling 21 shots on target in this spell.
Belgium may look towards left-back Maxim De Cuyper, who has shown plenty of attacking flourish when drafted into attacking midfield for Brighton this season.
He had a shot from full-back against Italy and has registered at least one shot in seven of his last eight games for club and country.
Olise may find himself involved elsewhere, too. The 24-year-old has been fouled three times or more in eight of his last 11 games for France and Bayern and was fouled 16 times in the World Cup.
Youri Tielemans is similarly involved in Belgium's midfield and was fouled ten times in five World Cup appearances, drawing two or more fouls in four of those games.
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Key Match Stats
Belgium have won four of their last five home games
Kevin De Bruyne has 82 goal contributions for Belgium
Michael Olise has had a shot on target in all eight appearances for club and country this season
Maxim De Cuyper has had a shot on goal in seven of his last eight games
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