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UEFA Nations League | Mon 28 Sep, 19:45

Belgium v France Stats

Data last updated: Sun 27 Sep 2026, 08:22 UK time

Match Report

Fixture analysis

Belgium and France meet in a high-profile UEFA Nations League clash where both teams have shown defensive solidity in recent outings. Belgium has kept clean sheets while France has conceded none in their last matches, reflecting cautious tactical approaches. Both sides possess attacking talent but have struggled to break down organized defenses, suggesting a tight contest. The stakes are significant as both teams aim to secure early group advantage, with tactical discipline and minimizing risks likely to shape the encounter's tempo and scoring opportunities.

BT4Y best bet

Under 2.5 Goals

  • Belgium and France both have 0 goals conceded in recent matches, highlighting strong defenses.
  • Neither team has recorded Over 2.5 Goals in their last fixtures, indicating low-scoring tendencies.
  • Belgium averages 19 shots per game with 8 on target, showing controlled attacking without excessive risk.
  • France’s average of 12 shots and 4 corners per game suggests measured offensive pressure.

Why The Model Likes This Bet

Chance, price and football numbers

The model favors Under 2.5 Goals with a 66% chance, supported by recent clean sheets and low goal concessions from both Belgium and France. Their recent matches show no Over 2.5 Goals outcomes, reinforcing a defensive match-up. Despite Belgium's higher shot volume, the finishing quality and defensive resilience limit scoring. The at 2.5 offer positive value given the implied chance is only 40%. This pick aligns with tactical caution and statistical trends, making Under 2.5 Goals a strong, data-backed selection for this fixture.

Recent Defensive FormStrong clean sheets and low goals conceded
Strong positive
Goal Scoring TrendsNo Over 2.5 Goals in recent matches
Strong positive
Shot Volume vs ConversionHigh shots but controlled finishing
Positive
Market ValueOdds reflect undervaluation of low-scoring outcome
Positive

Verdict

BT4Y analyst view

This Under 2.5 Goals pick reflects the tactical discipline and defensive strengths of Belgium and France, both of whom have recently limited opponents to few clear chances. The data shows a pattern of low-scoring matches, and the teams’ cautious approach in a high-stakes Nations League fixture supports a tight scoreline.

Main risk

Correct score wagers remain highly sensitive to game state, as a third French goal or a second Belgian equalizer would defeat the selection, but 2-1 represents a balanced scoreline reflecting both teams'.

Quote from Expert

BT4Y analyst view · Defensive solidity and tactical caution

“Belgium and France’s recent defensive resilience and tactical caution make a low-scoring game the most plausible outcome in this Nations League clash.”

Key Data Signals

Under 2.5 Goals evidence

Belgium and France both have 0 goals conceded in recent matches, highlighting strong defenses.

Neither team has recorded Over 2.5 Goals in their last fixtures, indicating low-scoring tendencies.

Belgium averages 19 shots per game with 8 on target, showing controlled attacking without excessive risk.

France’s average of 12 shots and 4 corners per game suggests measured offensive pressure.

What To Watch In The Data

Under 2.5 Goals notes

  • In the last five meetings between Belgium and France, the average goals per game is 2.4, with a trend towards Under 2.5 Goals outcomes.
  • This sample suggests a balanced tempo with defensive control, reinforcing the low-scoring expectation for this fixture.
Goals, BTTS and over/under

Scoring profile, tempo and goal-market analysis.

Belgium2
Avg goals scored
France1
Belgium0
Avg goals conceded
France0
Belgium0%
BTTS rate
France0%
Belgium0%
Over 2.5 goals
France0%
Market aligned with main pickUnder 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · Model 55% vs implied 40% · edge +15 pts
2.5
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BTTS NoBet365 guide price · model 55%
2.5
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Over 1.5 GoalsBetfred guide price · model 52%
1.14
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Over 3.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 22%
2.2
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 34%
1.5
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BTTS YesBet365 guide price · model 33%
1.5
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Both Belgium and France have kept clean sheets in their recent matches, with no Both Teams to Score occurrences. Their attacking output has been controlled, leading to fewer goals and a strong case for BTTS No and Under 2.5 Goals in this fixture.

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Market odds

Top available prices first, with more markets available on demand.

Best odds for this sectionOver 8.5 CornersBetfred guide price · Model 60% vs implied 60% · edge +0.1 pts
1.67
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Belgium Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 45%
2.42
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Belgium to WinBetMGM guide price · model 30%
3.7
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France to WinBet365 guide price · model 46%
1.9
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France Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 55%
1.52
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 24%
4
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Over 2.5 GoalsBetMGM guide price · model 34%
1.5
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The 55% for Under 2.5 Goals sits against roughly 40% implied by the current price (+15 pts). The Over 2.5 trend is 0% for Belgium and 0% for France, so the goals angle is not just a price call. The Red Devils accumulated 2.76 xG from 19 attempts against Italy, with Mika Godts and Dodi Lukebakio both scoring.
Recent form

Results, scoring balance and short-term direction.

Belgium

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
25 Sep 2026A Italy2-0

France

W
Last 51W 0D 0L
Last 5 record
Last 101W 0D 0L
25 Sep 2026A Türkiye1-0
Best odds for this sectionHome / DrawBetMGM guide price · Model 54% vs implied 52% · edge +1.4 pts
1.91
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Belgium Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 45%
2.42
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Away / DrawBetfred guide price · model 70%
1.28
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Belgium to WinBetMGM guide price · model 30%
3.7
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France to WinBet365 guide price · model 46%
1.9
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France Draw No BetBetfred guide price · model 55%
1.52
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DrawBetMGM guide price · model 24%
4
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Recent form data shows both Belgium and France have secured 3 points with low goals conceded and no Over 2.5 Goals outcomes. This defensive solidity and scoring restraint underpin the likelihood of a tight, low-scoring match.
Key match trends

Goal-pattern analysis from recent form and H2H samples.

0%Belgium Over 2.5
0%France Over 2.5
2.4H2H avg goals
In the last five meetings between Belgium and France, the average goals per game is 2.4, with a trend towards Under 2.5 Goals outcomes. This sample suggests a balanced tempo with defensive control, reinforcing the low-scoring expectation for this fixture.

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