The headline match of Group D at Euro 2024 will take place on Friday night when the Netherlands and France meet in Leipzig. Both teams come into the match on three points which means the winner will more than all but cement themselves as group winners.
The overall Netherlands vs France H2H record goes in the favour of France but it wasn't always that way. Up until the Didier Deschamps era, the Netherlands had come out on top more times in H2H clashes the current golden era of French football has seen Les Bleus take control of the fixture.
Netherlands vs France H2H overview
Netherlands and France first met on a football pitch back in 1908. The Netherlands won that match 4-1 and ended up winning the first four clashes between the two nations by an aggregate score of 21-5. France finally got one over on the Netherlands in 1934, with a 5-4 victory.
- Netherlands wins: 11
- Draws: 3
- France wins: 16
France have dominated the fixture in recent years, winning seven of the last eight matches between the two teams. Interestingly, they were both in the same Euro 2024 qualifying group so these current squads are very familiar with one and other.
Netherlands vs France last five H2Hs
| Date / Venue | Result | Netherlands scorers | France scorers |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13/10/2023 Johan Cruyff Arena, Amsterdam |
Netherlands 1-2 France |
Quilindschy Hartman (83') |
Kylian Mbappe (7' and 53') |
| 24/03/2023 Stade de France, Paris |
France 4-0 Netherlands |
N/A |
Antoine Griezmann (2'), Dayot Upamecano (8'), Kylian Mbappe (21' and 88') |
| 16/11/2018 Stadion de Kuip, Rotterdam |
Netherlands 2-0 France |
Georginio Wijnaldum (44'), Memphis Depay (90') |
N/A |
| 09/09/2018 Stade de France, Paris |
France 2-1 Netherlands |
Ryan Babel (67') |
Kylian Mbappe (14'), Olivier Giroud (75') |
| 31/08/2017 Stade de France, Paris |
France 4-0 Netherlands |
N/A |
Antoine Griezmann (14'), Thomas Lemar (73' and 88'), Kylian Mbappe (90') |
Key Netherlands vs France H2H stats
All eyes on Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe isn't usually far away from the limelight but the focus on the Frenchman is more intense than usual this week. After breaking his nose against Austria, the forward is a doubt for this match but rumours from the French camp suggest he could play. If he does, then it's bad news for the Netherlands as he has scored six goals in the last five Netherlands vs France H2Hs.
Kylian Mbappe to score anytime 6/4 (Betfred)
Things could get feisty
Matches between France and the Netherlands have had plenty of spice in recent years. A total of 22 bookings have been dished out in the last five meetings – 44 booking points on Betfred. Given how important his game is for both sides, there's every chance it could follow suit.
Over 32.5 booking points 1/1 (Betfred)
Goals galore
There are usually plenty of goals between the Netherlands and France whenever they meet, as demonstrated by some of the scorelines we discussed earlier. Four of the last five H2Hs have seen at least three goals scored.
Over 2.5 goals to be scored 10/11 (Betfred)
Check the handicap
France have enjoyed some big victories over the Netherlands over the past ten years. Given the attacking weapons at Deschamps' disposal, it shouldn't come as a surprise that another battering is on the cards on Friday night. Two of their last four victories over the Netherlands have come by a margin of at least two goals.
France -1 handicap 7/2 (Betfred)
A chance for a tournament-first
There is no doubt that Euro 2024 has been a fantastic tournament so far but interestingly, no player is yet to score 2+ goals in a single match. Kylian Mbappe has scored a brace in each of his last two appearances against the Netherlands so if he is passed fit, this could be a bet worth taking on.
Kylian Mbappe to score 2+ goals 9/1 (Betfred)
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