Euro 2024 - Netherlands vs France: Team News and Prediction

In Friday's blockbuster meeting, Netherlands and France face off as they look to build on respective wins over Poland and Austria last week. 

Here, we run through the necessary pre-match information, including where to watch this Group D game, what time it kicks off, team news and the key battle.  

When is kick off?  

Friday 21st June, 20:00 (BST)  

Where is the match?  

Red Bull Arena, Leipzig (Germany) 

Netherlands vs France Team News 

Striker Brian Brobbey is an injury concern for head coach Ronald Koeman, but is the Oranje's only worry for the meeting with France. 

The big news in the France camp is the potential unavailability of Kylian Mbappe. Les Bleus' skipper broke his nose in the 1-0 win over Austria and will be required to play in a mask if fit to feature. 

Netherlands vs France Probable XIs 

Netherlands (4231) - Verbruggen; Dumfries, De Vrij, Van Dijk, Ake; Schouten, Veerman; Simons, Reijnders, Gakpo; Depay 

France (4231) - Maignan; Kounde, Upamecano, Saliba, Hernandez; Kante, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Barcola; Thuram 

Netherlands vs France Key Battle

With both Frenkie de Jong and Teun Koopmeiners pulling out of the Netherlands squad before the competition got underway, there was added pressure on AC Milan's Tijjani Reijnders to transfer his fine club form to country for the Euros. The 25-year-old was solid against Poland last week, firing off four shots and making one tackle, but he'll need to be at his very best to have an impact against France tonight.

That's because Reijnders is expected to come up against N'Golo Kante in this midfield battle. Kante returned to the international fold for Euro 2024 and shone against Austria last week as he made three tackles and two interceptions. The 33-year-old stepped back into the France midfield with ease, though a meeting with the Netherlands will be a bigger test for the former Chelsea man.

Netherlands vs France Score Prediction: Netherlands 1-2 France