Netherlands vs. France 6/21/24 – As the 2024 European Championship unfolds, the soccer world turns its eyes to an intriguing Group Stage match between the Netherlands (1-0-0) and France (1-0-0), two powerhouses of European football. Set for Friday, June 21, 2024, at the iconic Leipzig Stadium, this match promises to be a key battle in determining the group leader. As part of your pre-game analysis, don’t miss our free winning Euro 2024 picks, indispensable for anyone looking to place informed bets on this high-stakes encounter.
Netherlands vs. France 6/21/24
| When: | Friday, June 21, 2024, at 3:00 PM ET |
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| Where: | Leipzig Stadium |
| TV: | FOX |
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The current odds suggest a tight match, with France slightly favored. The moneyline for France is +100, indicating a perceived 48.1% chance of victory, whereas the Netherlands, priced at +255, are given a 29.0% likelihood of winning. The over/under set at 2.5 with differing odds on the over and under points towards expectations of a moderately high-scoring game.
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Netherlands | +0.5 (-110) | 2.5 under (+110) | +255 |  |
| France | -0.5 (+120) | 2.5 over (-115) | +100 | |
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Draw: +275
Bart Verbruggen GK vs. Mike Maignan GK
Bart Verbruggen is a young goal Luder for Netherlands and so far has been pretty composed, especially in his first match of the tournament and kept a clean sheet while he was starting the match. His quick footwork could be seen when making 6 saves in the match with one of them being an important save that would’ve taken the game. Verbruggen can definitively look at himself as a young future rising star in the Belgian team where under pressure he looked very confident although his experience on the international level is still rather limited. Thus, facing the French team which is capable of scoring goals, his task will be to avoid being nervous, and avoid making bad mistakes, especially in the cases involving quick countering and set plays.
Mike Maignan from France has seniority matches adding on to the fact he continues to demonstrate reliability in his national football team as well as his club team. He has been very useful in France’s recent victories, an example being his shutout in the opening match and his dominance in the box where his defenders can comfortably rely on him. Maignan will come in handy in trying to frustrate the Dutch attacking ventures especially concerning anything aerial and particularly any long range shots from Gakpo and Weghorst. His capacity to coordinate the defense and explain the situation minimizes the chances of defensive collapses, which is significant when up against an opponent who creates numerous opportunities to score.
Dutch Precision Meets French Resistance
As we have seen, the Netherlands has demonstrated their capacity of creating opportunities for shooting, and leads the tournament in this respect with an average of twenty. one of the most pitiful trends, 0 chances per game. Some of the protagonists who have already found the back of the net will have to maximize chances against a compact French defense line. Particularly, the Gakpo, who took five attempts of shots, where two of them are on-target, the Dutch specialist that can break down the French defensive structure.
French Flair on the Forward Front
France, although they did not have the individual scoring fireworks in this tournament of their top players, still has a very powerful team which can penetrate into any defenses. Here the organization of work from the cohesive unit rather than individual brilliance has been seen. Some of the recognized defenders such as Theo Hernández and Jules Koundé have tried to add more on the side of the attack with shots at goal thus making the entire team formidable.
Netherlands Betting Trends
The Netherlands, although very effective in the ability to create chances, are not nearly as good in the conversion of these chances; their conversion rate being 11.1%. Their strength, however, will be their mean defense that has seen them allow less than a goal per game in the last two years while playing against a French side that likes to score goals.
France Betting Trends
France possesses a strong attack; in the last 2 years they were able to score 41 goals, which is 2.7 goals per game, and a goal difference of +31. Basically, they upset only once as the favorite in the tournament, and that game they won, which confirms that they feel at home when they are underestimated.
Netherlands vs. France Betting Picks
Considering the data and trends, this match looks set to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams boasting strong defensive records. The game could hinge on a moment of brilliance or a defensive lapse. Based on current form and historical performance, a small wager on the under might represent the safest betting angle given the potent defenses.
For those looking to place bets, consider exploring both teams to score or individual player prop bets, such as Cody Gakpo to score anytime, given his active role in the Dutch attack. When choosing where to place these bets, always refer to the best betting websites online, ensuring you get the most competitive odds and comprehensive market coverage.
This predicted draw reflects both teams’ solid defensive strategies and recent performances, with just enough offensive talent to find the back of the net once each.
Score Prediction: Netherlands 1, France 1
