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23 Mar 2023
Eddy Tora 23 Mar 2023
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  • France vs Netherlands tips for Friday’s Euro qualifier
  • Netherlands are undefeated in their last 20 matches
  • Will we see a winner in Paris? (19:45 GMT)
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France vs Netherlands Predictions


Netherlands are undefeated in their last 20 matches. Ronald Koeman will have Netherlands set up to avoid defeat here with a draw expected in Paris.
  • France vs Netherlands Predictions
  • Head to Head
  • France Form
  • France Squad & Team News
  • Netherlands Form
  • Netherlands Squad & Team News

  • France are undefeated in their last 9 home matches (Euro qualifiers).
  • Netherlands are undefeated in their last 20 matches.

Head to Head


France have a 14-11 advantage against Netherlands with 3 draws in 28 matches.

France Form


France went close to winning the World Cup in Qatar. They beat Australia 4-1 and Denmark 2-1 to Top Group D despite losing 1-0 to Tunisia in the final group game.

Les Bleus thrashed Poland 3-1 in the Round of 16 with Oliver Giroud scoring late to secure a 2-1 win against England in the quarter-finals. They beat Morocco 2-0 in the semi-finals.

Didier Deschamps's side went close in the final after being 2-0 down in the 80th minute. Kylian Mbappé scored twice to take it to extra time where he equalised again, Argentina prevailing in the penalty shootout.

France Squad & Team News


Goalkeepers: Mike Maignan, Brice Samba, Alphonse Areola
Defenders: Benjamin Pavard, Axel Disasi, Ibrahima Konaté, Jules Koundé, Jean-Clair Todibo, Dayot Upamecano, Théo Hernandez
Midfielders: Eduardo Camavinga, Aurélien Tchouaméni, Khéphren Thuram, Youssouf Fofana, Adrien Rabiot, Jordan Veretout
Forwards: Antoine Griezmann, Olivier Giroud, Kylian Mbappé, Marcus Thuram, Randal Kolo Muani, Moussa Diaby, Kingsley Coman

Goalkeepers Hugo Lloris, Steve Mandanda, centre back Raphaël Varane and striker Karim Benzema have retired.

Wesley Fofana, William Saliba, Lucas Hernandez, Presnel Kimpembe, N'Golo Kanté and Christopher Nkunku are injured. 

Matteo Guendouzi and Ousmane Dembélé were not called up.

Olivier Giroud has scored 53 goals in 120 internationals.

Netherlands Form


Netherlands are undefeated in their last 20 matches in all competitions. They topped League a/Group 4 in the Nations League, winning five games with one draw.

Oranje took that form to the World Cup, beating Senegal and Qatar 2-0 alongside a 1-1 draw against Ecuador to Top Group A.

Netherlands beat United States 3-1 to reach the quarter-finals where they went out to Argentina. Wout Weghorst scored two late goals to make it 2-2, the game going to a penalty shootout where the South American side prevailed.

Ronald Koeman became the new manager in January, replacing Louis van Gaal.

Netherlands Squad & Team News


Goalkeepers: Jasper Cillessen, Mark Flekken, Bart Verbruggen
Defenders: Jurriën Timber, Matthijs de Ligt, Virgil van Dijk, Nathan Aké, Tyrell Malacia, Lutsharel Geertruida, Daley Blind, Sven Botman, Denzel Dumfries
Midfielders: Georginio Wijnaldum, Steven Berghuis, Davy Klaassen, Marten de Roon, Mats Wieffer, Kenneth Taylor, Joey Veerman, Xavi Simons
Forwards: Donyell Malen, Cody Gakpo, Memphis Depay, Brian Brobbey, Wout Weghorst

Goalkeeper Remko Pasveer and striker Luuk de Jong have retired.

Justin Bijlow and Stefan de Vrij were not called up. Denzel Dumfries is suspended.

Bruno Martins Indi, Steven Bergwijn and Frenkie de Jong are injured.

Memphis Depay has scored 43 goals in 86 internationals.

Verdict

Netherlands are undefeated in 20 matches and will be desperate to avoid defeat here. Ronald Koeman’s first game back in charge can help Netherlands earn a draw in Paris.

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