Belgium 1-2 France

Current streaks

Recent form

Belgium

Belgium's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 2 losses in their last 6 matches. Their goal-scoring has been somewhat modest, averaging 1.17 goals per game, while their defense has been relatively solid, conceding an average of 1 goal per match. The team has managed to keep 2 clean sheets during this period, which is a positive sign for their defensive capabilities. Interestingly, 67% of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards lower-scoring affairs. The most notable game in this stretch was their 3-1 victory over Israel in the UEFA Nations League, which stands out as their highest-scoring match. Despite not having any extended winning or losing streaks, Belgium's form indicates they are a competitive team capable of holding their own against strong opposition like France and Italy.

France

France's recent form shows a mixed performance with some notable highs and lows. The team has won three of their last six matches, including an impressive 4-1 victory against Israel in their most recent UEFA Nations League game. This high-scoring match stands out as their most prolific offensive display in the given period. France has maintained a positive goal difference of +3, averaging 1.5 goals scored per game while conceding an average of 1 goal. Their defensive record is solid, with three clean sheets in six matches. Interestingly, the team has experienced a short run of two consecutive losses, falling to Italy and Spain in high-stakes competitions. However, they've bounced back strongly with two consecutive wins in their most recent fixtures, suggesting a potential upswing in form. The even split between games with under and over 2.5 goals indicates a balance between tight contests and more open, high-scoring affairs.

Recent home/away form

Belgium

Belgium has been in impressive form at home, winning five of their last six matches, including a current run of four consecutive victories. Their offensive prowess is evident, having scored 15 goals in these six games, averaging 2.5 goals per match. Defensively, they've been equally strong, conceding only twice and keeping four clean sheets. The standout performance was a 5-0 thrashing of Azerbaijan in the Euros Qualifiers, showcasing their ability to dominate opponents. Despite a slight hiccup with a 1-0 loss to Slovakia in the European Championship, Belgium has quickly bounced back, demonstrating resilience. Their goal difference of +13 over these six games highlights their overall dominance, with half of the matches seeing over 2.5 goals, indicating an entertaining brand of football for home fans.

France

France's recent away form shows a mixed but generally solid performance. In their last six away matches, they've managed two wins, three draws, and only one loss, demonstrating resilience on the road. The team has been defensively strong, keeping three clean sheets and conceding an average of just 0.83 goals per game. Their most recent outing was particularly impressive, a 4-1 victory over Israel in the UEFA Nations League, which stands out as their highest-scoring game in this period. France's ability to both score (1.33 goals per game) and limit opponents' chances has resulted in a positive goal difference of +3. Interestingly, there's a perfect split between low-scoring and high-scoring matches, with 50% of games seeing under 2.5 goals and 50% seeing over 2.5 goals, indicating France's adaptability to different game scenarios.