France tackle homeward-bound Poland in UEFA Euro 2024 Group D on Tuesday with Les Bleus second behind Netherlands after final Friday’s goalless attract Leipzig. Didier Deschamps’ males path Oranje on objectives scored, however will hope to deal with that towards a Polish facet that was the primary to be eradicated from this summer season’s competitors. The French have solely scored as soon as over two video games and are but to hit their stride, however they’re equally but to concede a purpose.

Two-time Euro winners France obtained fortunate towards the Dutch with a Xavi Simons purpose dominated out by way of VAR, but additionally created numerous alternatives which they have been unable to take. Kylian Mbappe’s absence with a damaged nostril suffered towards Austria performed a component in that and the captain ought to return for this one like opposing talisman Robert Lewandowski. Nonetheless, an unbeaten run thus far is a stable base to construct from towards Poland understanding that Netherlands won’t have it simple towards Austria.

Unbeaten of their final 5 with 14 wins from their final 20, Les Bleus will in all probability advance within the top- two of Group D however want a win and to raised Oranje’s purpose distinction to complete first. The Polish Eagles are going residence regardless after dropping their two opening video games and may solely end stage on factors with Austria with final Friday’s 3-1 win dooming them. Lewandowski’s absence has been detrimental to Michal Probierz’s facet and the Poles’ incapability to carry out persistently at main worldwide tournaments continues.

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Learn how to watch and odds

• Date: Tuesday, June 25 | Time: 12 p.m. ET
• Location: BVB Stadion Dortmund – Dortmund, Germany
• Watch: FOX or Fubo (strive totally free)
• Odds: France -350; Draw +450; Poland +1000

Group D

Netherlands cleared the path on 4 factors however might be overtaken by France if Les Bleus deal with their purpose distinction. Austria can nonetheless overtake one or each within the race for a high two end with all three assured of occupying the highest three positions in Group D. The French will probably be eager to keep away from ending second in case Belgium stay second in Group E though Group F additionally homes Turkiye who’re sure to complete behind Portugal.

June 16
Netherlands 2, Poland 1

June 17
Austria 0, France 1

June 21
Poland 1, Austria 3,
Netherlands 0, France 0 

June 25
Netherlands vs. Austria, 12 p.m. on FS1
France vs. Poland, 12 p.m. on Fox

Workforce information

France: Madrid-bound Mbappe ought to return to the XI as captain which implies Deschamps has a choice to make over Adrien Rabiot and Aurelien Tchouameni given N’Golo Kante’s kind. Tchouameni got here in vs. Netherlands so logically may come again out with Rabiot dropping again right into a deeper midfield position. Ousmane Dembele ought to proceed regardless of calls to be dropped whereas Marcus Thuram is probably going to return into a large position.

Potential France XI: Maignan; Kounde, Saliba, Upamecano, Hernandez; Kante, Rabiot; Dembele, Griezmann, Thuram; Mbappe.

Poland: Bartosz Salamon has an ankle damage which stored him out vs. Austria whereas Lewandowski ought to return to the XI. Gven his age, this might effectively be the Barcelona man’s closing look for Poland at a serious worldwide event.

Potential Poland XI: Szczesny; Bednarek, Dawidowicz, Kiwior; Frankowski, Zielinski, Slisz, Moder, Zalewski; Swiderski, Lewandowski.

Prediction

France want objectives and they’re almost certainly to get them towards Poland who’re in a rush to depart Germany. Though it won’t be sufficient to safe high spot forward of Netherlands, anticipate Les Bleus to lastly click on in assault. Decide: France 3, Poland 0.