Two of the best teams in Group D, the Netherlands and France, will battle for the top spot on Saturday.
The Oranje started their campaign with a 2-1 victory over Poland. Goals from Cody Gakpo and Wout Weghorst helped them come from behind after conceding the opener.
This match is crucial for both teams, as a loss could significantly shake up the Group D standings. Ronald Koeman aims to change his side's record against France, having lost their last two encounters.
France kicked off their Euro 2024 journey with a narrow win against Austria. Despite missing several chances to extend their lead, they managed to secure the victory. However, they will be without star player Kylian Mbappe, who suffered a broken nose.
Didier Deschamps' decision to bring back N'Golo Kante proved wise, as he delivered a masterful performance in the first match. This game promises to be an intense clash, with both teams eager to secure their place at the top of Group D.
This match promises to be a thrilling encounter as both teams vie for early qualification to the next round.
Netherlands vs. France live stream, TV channel
- TV channel: SONY TEN 2, SONY TEN 3
- Streaming: JioTV, Sony LIV
India: India's sole TV broadcaster for the Euro 2024 is Sony. This match can be found on the SONY TEN 2/SONY TEN 3 TV channel and streamed on JioTV and the Sony LIV app.
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What time is Netherlands vs. France kickoff?
This Euro 2024 match kicks off from the Red Bull Arena on June 21 at 9:00 p.m. local time in Leipzig.
For fans in India that means a 12:30 a.m. IST kickoff on June 22.
Netherlands vs. France lineups & team news
There are no major injury concerns for Ronald Koeman and the Netherlands.
Wout Weghorst made a strong case for being elevated to the starting lineup when he starred as the matchwinner against Poland, but the former Wolfsburg and Manchester United target man has to be an impact sub once more, as Memphis Depay leads the line. Memphis is just five goals behind Robin van Persie's all-time Netherlands record of 50 international goals.
Jeremie Frimpong comes into the lineup and looks to be playing as a right-sided forward. Joey Veerman drops to the bench.
Netherlands starting lineup (4-3-3): Verbruggen (GK) — Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake — Schouten, Simons, Reijnders — Frimpong, Depay, Gakpo
There's good news for France regarding Kylian Mbappe and Antoine Griezmann. Mbappe is able to be a substitute despite his broken nose, while Griezmann is fit to start and takes the captain's armband.
Didier Deschamps gives the nod to Marcus Thuram ahead of veteran striker Olivier Giroud in attack.
France starting lineup (4-3-3): Maignan (GK) — Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez — Rabiot, Kante, Tchouameni — Dembele, Thuram, Griezmann
Netherlands vs. France prediction
- Score prediction: Netherlands 0-0 France
France will notably miss Mbappe's dynamic presence, which was crucial in their previous victory against Austria. This absence could impact their attacking prowess, potentially limiting their ability to break through the Dutch defence.
On the other hand, the Netherlands have shown strong offensive capabilities in recent matches. However, they face a formidable French back line led by coach Deschamps, known for their resilience and ability to stifle opponents.
Given Mbappe's absence and France's defensive strength, the match may likely be a tightly contested affair with both teams struggling to score. A goalless draw is a plausible outcome, reflecting the defensive solidity on display from both sides.
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