In what is another heavyweight Nations League showdown on Monday night, Belgium will welcome France to Brussels.

With the Nations League action rolling onto Monday, there are plenty of eye-catching betting promotions available.

Verdict: Mika Godts over 0.5 shots on target

Best Odds: 17/20

Bookmaker: BetUS

Belgium

Starting with the hosts, while Belgium might have eventually suffered a World Cup quarter-final exit at the hands of newly-crowned champions Spain, the Red Devils should take plenty of positives away from their North American adventure. Getting a new era underway over the weekend, Mark van Bommel couldn’t have dreamed of a better start to his tenure. Claiming a stellar 2-0 victory away at fellow European giants Italy, the former Wolfsburg boss will be dreaming of the chance to claim another heavyweight scalp on Monday night. With their sights set on mounting a genuine Nations League charge this year, Belgium should find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. In fact, their 2-1 loss at the hands of La Roja back on July 10th is the only defeat that van Bommel’s new squad have suffered from any of their previous 20 appearances across all competitions.

Belgium Team News

Only just recovering from a muscle injury, Manchester City ace Jeremy Doku has not been included in Belgium’s squad this month. Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens should keep his spot between the sticks in Brussels.

Now in his second campaign with Italian giants Napoli, Kevin De Bruyne will earn an historic 126th international cap here. Although Atalanta star Charles De Ketelaere might still be waiting to notch a maiden Serie A strike this season, the 25-year-old should spearhead van Bommel’s attack.

France

As for the visitors, also getting their own blockbuster new adventure underway over the weekend, France failed to make much of a statement on foreign soil. Despite snatching a hard-fought 1-0 victory away at Turkey on Friday night, Zinedine Zidane will be calling on his superstar squad to find their free-flowing best here. However, despite touching down in North America over the summer almost universally regarded as the standout title contender, Les Bleus failed to return home without anything to show for their troubles. Missing out on the chance to claim a bronze medal as they fell to a remarkable 6-4 defeat against England, Zidane’s men should be excited by a dominant record against Belgium. In fact, France have won all of their previous five straight showdowns against Monday’s hosts by an aggregate score of 9-3.

France Team News

In what is a huge blow for Les Bleus, talismanic skipper Kylian Mbappe has returned home after sustaining a knee injury against Turkey on Friday night. All dealing with respective injury issues, the likes of Ibrahima Konate, William Saliba and Warren Zaire-Emery have not been included in Zidane’s maiden squad.

Although reigning Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele might still be waiting to open his domestic account, the PSG superstar will play a leading role in the final third. New Chelsea recruit Maxence Lacroix should keep his spot at the heart of France’s defence.

Belgium vs France Key Factors to Consider

• When Belgium and France last met for a Nations League showdown back in October 2024, Les Bleus claimed a 2-1 victory in Brussels.
• In fact, France have won all of their previous five straight meetings against Belgium by an aggregate score of 9-3.
• Belgium’s 2-1 World Cup quarter-final defeat against Spain back in in July is their only loss from their previous 20 appearances across all competitions.
• The Red Devils have not suffered a single defeat in front of their owns supporters since back in November 2024.
• Six of the previous nine showdowns between Belgium and France have finished with under 2.5 goals.

Conclusion

While Belgium might open Monday’s showdown in Brussels pencilled in as an underdog contender, the Red Devils could be smelling the chance to collect another heavyweight scalp. Getting their Nations League adventure with a stellar 2-0 victory away at fellow European giants Italy, van Bommel’s men are enjoying quite a flurry. Suffering just a sole defeat from any of their previous 20 consecutive appearances across all competitions, Belgium are more than capable of asking some serious questions on home soil.

Verdict: Mika Godts over 0.5 shots on target

Best Odds: 17/20

Bookmaker: BetUS