Preview: Netherlands vs. France – Team news and prediction

France is a victory away from securing participation in the Euro next summer, and it could very well come tonight when they visit the group's second-placed team, the Netherlands. France has won all 5 games they have played and has yet to concede a goal, while the Netherlands has 9 points after 4 matches, with 3 wins and a defeat to France.
In their first encounter in Paris, France won convincingly with a score line of 4-0 against the Netherlands, making them the favorites for tonight's match. However, the Netherlands needs to secure points in this home game, especially since Greece also has 9 points in the group, albeit having played one more game.

The Dutch defense can expect a tough challenge as they will face perhaps Europe's best offensive trio in Mbappe, Griezmann, and Giroud, all of whom contribute with goals and assists. The Netherlands must have learned from their first encounter where they struggled to contain the French offensive.

Last five meetings between Netherlands vs. France: 
4-0: France vs. Netherlands
2-0: Netherlands vs. France
2-1: France vs. Netherlands
4-0: France vs. Netherlands
0-1: Netherlands vs. France 

Team news: 
It will be interesting to see how Ronald Koeman sets up his starting XI for tonight's match, as they are heavily affected by injuries. Jurrien Timber, Sven Botman, Matthijs de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong, Mark Flekken, Memphis Depay, Noa Lang, Teun Koopmeiners, Tyrell Malacia, and Steven Berghuis are all sidelined due to injuries, and this means several key players are missing from the squad.

Wesley Fofana, Presnel Kimpembe, William Saliba, Dayot Upamecano, Jules Kounde, and Axel Disasi are all out with injuries, so alternative solutions need to be considered for the French defense. Offensively, all the stars are ready, so Griezmann, Giroud, Dembele, and Mbappe will once again aim to challenge the Dutch defense.

Netherlands expected lineup:
Verbruggen; De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Dumfries, De Roon, Veerman, Blind; Simons, Weghorst, Malen

France expected lineup: 
Maignan; Pavard, Konate, L. Hernandez, T. Hernandez; Tchouameni, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Mbappe; Giroud

Prediction: 
With the injuries in the Dutch team and France's strong form, it's hard to see France not winning this match. They are incredibly close to securing a spot in the summer's European Championship and considering the class difference observed in the first match between the two teams, we believe France will repeat their success and win the game at odds of 2.25.

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