Is Belgium vs France on TV? Kick off time, channel and how to watch Nations League match
Everything you need to know about France’s Nations League clash with Belgium
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Your support makes all the difference.France and Belgium both go into the Nations League match on the back of positive results when they meet in Brussels on Monday.
Despite the absence of Kylian Mbappe, France cruised to a 4-1 win against Israel in Budapest, while Belgium came back from two goals behind to secure a draw against Italy.
When the two teams met in the summer, France knocked Belgium out of the Euros courtesy of a solitary own goal from Jan Vertonghen.
When the two teams met in last month’s Nations League, France secured a comfortable 2-0 win, but the home side will be looking to improve on home soil.
Here’s everything you need to know
When is it?
France vs Belgium in the Nations League kicks off at 7.45pm BST at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels on Monday, October 14.
How can I watch it?
The match will be shown live for free on ViaPlay International’s YouTube channel.
Team news
Belgium go into the game without Amadou Onana, Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne.
France will continue to be without Kylian Mbappe after he withdrew from the squad through injury, and Antoine Griezmann after he announced his decision to retire from international football last month.
Predicted line-ups
Belgium XI: Casteels, Castagne, Debast, Faes, Theate, De Cuyper, Tielemans, Mangala, Trossard, Openda, Doku
France XI: Maignan, Kounde, Konate, Saliba, Hernandez, Tchouameni, Camavinga, Guendouzi, Olise, Kolo Muani, Barcola
Odds
Belgium 11/5
Draw 12/5
France 29/20
Prediction
It will not be as straightforward for France as their game against Israel, and Belgium have some strong players. Belgium 1-2 France.
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