Euro Cup: France vs Belgium
At 23:59 Beijing time on July 1, 2024, in the round of 16 knockout round of 2024 Euro 2024, the French team will play against the Belgian team. France are currently ranked No. 2 in world football, and the team's performance in this European Championship is average, with an unbeaten record of 1 win and 2 draws in 3 group games, and they advanced to the knockout stage as 2nd place in the group. It is worth noting that the French team scored 2 goals and conceded 1 goal in 3 group games, and the offensive and defensive performance is hardly ideal, especially in the star-studded situation, such a performance is indeed unsatisfactory.
In his pre-match press conference, France coach Didier Deschamps said: "This is a new knockout match. We need to be efficient. If we want to win the game, we have to score goals. You can't just snap your fingers, but you have to step up your offensive firepower. I'm trying to put together the best squad that can cause problems for the opponent. I'm not changing for the sake of changing, but I can make modifications. It is important to have two styles of play, offensive and defensive, and to put the players in the best position. ”
Belgium is currently ranked 3rd in world football, the team's performance in this European Championship is not ideal, 3 games have achieved 1 win, 1 draw and 1 loss, although the group as the second to qualify, but with the other teams in the same group points did not widen, only by virtue of goal difference to qualify. In addition, the Belgian team scored 2 goals and conceded 1 goal in 3 group games, and the offensive and defensive performance also lost the style of the "European Red Devils".
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, Belgium coach Tedesco said: "It's obvious that we're not the favourites to win the tournament. But for me, it doesn't matter if we're the favourites or the underdogs. We just want to get through to the next round and we have to stay focused and we have all the qualities to do that. And when it comes to his opponents, he says: "The group they are in is very tough. Austria: We saw it in qualifying. They qualified, and that's the most important thing. Their performance is okay. ”
In terms of past meetings between the two teams, France has played Belgium 6 times, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with a slight advantage in the past. In terms of recent results, France have been mediocre recently, and although the team is full of big stars, their form has not reached their peak; The Belgian team has not been ideal recently, and has not played a strong team style in the three group games. Judging from the current attitude of all parties, the performance is a little ambiguous, combined with the strength and recent situation of both sides, I am afraid that it will be difficult for the French team to take advantage of the regular time in this game.