Anticipation is high as France and Belgium prepare to face off at Merkur Spiel-Arena in a thrilling round of 16 match. France, coming off a lackluster 1-1 draw with Poland, will be buoyed by the return of Kylian Mbappe from injury. With Atletico Madrid’s Antoine Griezmann back in the starting lineup, a victory for France seems likely. PSG’s Bradley Barcola is expected to be benched for this game.
Belgium, meanwhile, had a mixed group stage performance, with a loss to Slovakia, a win over Romania, and a draw with Ukraine. Kevin De Bruyne and his teammates have struggled to find their form in the tournament, making France a strong bet as one of the favorites to win. Sevilla’s Dodi Lukebakio returns from suspension, but Axel Witsel and Thomas Meunier are racing against time to be fit for Monday’s match.
The prediction for this exciting clash is a 2-1 victory for France.