{"id":4607,"date":"2018-07-09T23:03:32","date_gmt":"2018-07-09T22:03:32","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.matchplug.com\/blog\/?p=4607"},"modified":"2025-03-24T18:32:40","modified_gmt":"2025-03-24T17:32:40","slug":"france-vs-belgium-match-preview-soccer-prediction-and-betting-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/matchplug.com\/blog\/france-vs-belgium-match-preview-soccer-prediction-and-betting-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"France vs Belgium Match Preview, Soccer Prediction and Betting Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>France is perhaps the only remaining big team in this World Cup after Brazil was eliminated by Belgium in the quarterfinals and Les Blues would be eager to avoid an upset and also reach the final at the expense of Belgium here.<\/p>\n<p>This French side is blessed with attacking talents and their defence has also been impressive in this competition. The French men started their campaign by winning two and drawing one group game before they met Argentina in their Round of 16 game.<\/p>\n<p>They beat the Argentines 4-3 to set up a quarterfinal match against a previously unbeaten Uruguay, and they won the game 2-0 to set up this clash. With the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Greizmann spearheading their attack, the question seems to be whether their defence can stop Belgium.<\/p>\n<p>Belgium have maintained a 100% in this competition till this semifinal. The Red Devils beat Panama, Tunisia, and England in the group stage, before eliminating Japan in the round of 16. They faced Brazil next and Roberto Martinez pulled off a tactical masterstroke.<\/p>\n<p>The Belgians used their pace and the strength of Romelu Lukaku to batter their Brazilian defence, ending the game 2-1 winners to set up this match.<\/p>\n<p> The Red Devils seem fearless and they can beat this French team if their defence can hold tight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>France is perhaps the only remaining big team in this World Cup after Brazil was eliminated by Belgium in the quarterfinals and Les Blues would be eager to avoid an upset and also reach the final at the expense of Belgium here. This French side is blessed with attacking talents and their defence has also been impressive in this competition. The French men started their campaign by winning two and drawing one group game before they met Argentina in their Round of 16 game. They beat the Argentines 4-3 to set up a quarterfinal match against a previously unbeaten Uruguay, and they won the game 2-0 to set up this clash. With the likes of Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Greizmann spearheading their attack, the question seems to be whether their defence can stop Belgium. Belgium have maintained a 100% in this competition till this semifinal. The Red Devils beat Panama, Tunisia, and England in the group stage, before eliminating Japan in the round of 16. They faced Brazil next and Roberto Martinez pulled off a tactical masterstroke. The Belgians used their pace and the strength of Romelu Lukaku to batter their Brazilian defence, ending the game 2-1 winners to set up this match. 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