France were great entertainers at the World Cup but the goals have dried up since Zinedine Zidane replaced Didier Deschamps at the helm.
Les Bleus have been averaging just a goal a game so far in the Nations League but their defence has stepped up to secure seven points from nine.
That has taken them top of Group A1 but Belgium are just a point behind them so the stage is set for a cracker when the Red Devils come to Paris tonight.
France vs Belgium top betting tips
It looked like Mark van Bommel had a tough job after taking the reins in Belgium, with only a few players left standing from the nation's golden generation.
But the Dutchman has made a promising start, claiming wins over Italy and Turkey while only losing 1-0 at home to the French.
With France yet to hit top gear under Zidane, and Kylian Mbappe on the sidelines, I'm surprised to see the home win as short as 8/15 tonight.
It was pretty tight when these sides faced off in Brussels, with Michael Olise's winner coming two minutes from time.
Under 2.5 goals has landed in all three of Zidane's games in charge so a repeat tonight looks a bit overpriced at 8/5 with Bet365.
Backing most goals to come after the break could also offer some value at evens.
Italy vs Turkey
Turkey have been whipping boys so far in Group A1 and they have another tough task tonight on the road against Italy.
The Turks flopped at the World Cup and there has been a hangover in the Nations League, with all three of their games ending in defeats.
They've also conceded eight times, with four of those goals coming when the Italians romped to a 4-1 win in Istanbul.
Roberto Mancini's side then claimed a battling 1-1 draw away to France so it's easy to see why Bet365 make them 9/20 jollies tonight.
Going for goals looks like the best option after we saw five in the last meeting and combining BTTS and over 2.5 strikes pays just 4/6.
There's more value in over 1.5 first-half strikes at 11/10 while backing Italy to score in both halves also looks decent at evens.
Northern Ireland vs Georgia
Northern Ireland have been a revelation so far in the Nations League, with Michael O'Neill's side sitting at the top of Group B2 heading into tonight's clash with Georgia in Belfast.
The Irish have yet to concede across three games, banking seven points from nine to show that O'Neill is working his magic once more.
Their 1-0 win in Georgia was a smash-and-grab raid though, with Khvicha Kvaratskheila missing a penalty before Shea Charles grabbed the winner at the death.
The Georgians will be out for revenge tonight and have better players in attack so there could be some value in backing them to win either half at 11/10.
Northern Ireland have only won five corners across their three games while the Georgians have amassed 17. So over 4.5 Georgian corners could also pay off tonight at evens with Bet365.
Super singles
- Most goals second half in France vs Belgium Evens Bet365
- Italy to score in both halves Evens Bet365
- Over 4.5 Georgia corners Evens Bet365
Upcoming match previews and betting tips
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- Mon 19:45 Italy vs Turkey
- Desmond’s Goals Tips: BTTS, To Score 2, Over 2.5 Goals and 25/1 Goals Acca Tips
Racing tips
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