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Netherlands (1-0-0) battles France (1-0-0) in the 2nd matchday of Euro 2024 from Red Bull Arena Leipzig Friday. Kickoff is set for 3 p.m. ET (FOX). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Netherlands vs. France odds, and make our best Euro 2024 bets, picks and predictions.
The Netherlands took down Poland in its first Euro 24 action 2-1, finishing with 21 shots yet just 4 on frame. F Cody Gakpo scored its 1st goal of the tournament. Netherlands dominated with 66% possession. It is among the favorites of the tournament, having taken down Scotland 4-0, Iceland 4-0 and Canada 4-0 along with a 2-1 loss to Germany in its 4 friendlies leading up to the event.
France came out on top as well in its 1st Group D action, beating Austria 1-0 Monday. Its lone goal came on an own goal. France ended with 14 shots and 3 on frame, conceding 52% of the possession. Having lost to Argentina in the World Cup final in 2022, France is among the powerhouses in European football. It was 2-1-1 in its four 2024 friendlies.
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Netherlands vs. France odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated Thursday at 7 p.m. ET.
- Moneyline: Netherlands +250 (bet $100 to win $250) | France +115 (bet $100 to win $115) | Draw +230 (bet $100 to win $230)
- Over/Under: 2.5 (O: +102 | U: -124)
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Netherlands vs. France picks and predictions
Prediction
France 2, Netherlands 1
Moneyline (ML)
BET FRANCE (+115).
France has arguably the most talented side in the world behind a trio of skilled forwards led by F Kylian Mbappe. It plays its best against top competition, having taken down England in the World Cup quarterfinals 2-1 and then Morocco in the semifinals 2-0. Since then, it has beaten the Netherlands twice in crucial Euro qualifiers, beating its opponent 4-0 and 2-1.
Netherlands looked good leading up to the event but had losses to Germany, France and Croatia in the last year and a half, arguably its only matches against top-tier competition. Considering those trends and for the value here, TAKE FRANCE (+115).
Over/Under (O/U)
BET OVER 2.5 (+102).
For both sides, the talent to put the ball in the back of the net is there. Despite France’s earlier struggles in the attack, it has scored 6 goals in its last 2 games against the Netherlands. For the Netherlands, it has gone Over this total in its last 6 games and has tallied at least 4 goals in 4 of those, so it clearly has the scoring capabilities as well.
Netherlands clicked well offensively in the first game, but its typically elite defense allowed 7 shots on frame. Considering the success both sides had offensively over the past few months, back OVER 2.5 (+102).
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