Where to watch Netherlands vs France live stream, TV channel, lineups, betting odds for Euro qualifying match
A table-topping clash between France and Netherlands takes the field in Amsterdam as both sides look for supremacy with the 2024 European qualification cycle soldiering on.
Les Bleus sit comfortably atop the Group B standings with the maximum 15 points through five matches, six clear of the pack and well on their way to securing a spot in next year's tournament. The Dutch, however, are in a slightly more precarious position, sitting second with nine points, level with Greece but holding a game in hand.
The 4-0 defeat at the hands of the French to open qualifying back in March remains the only sour scoreline so far for the Oranje, which they followed up by beating Gibraltar, Greece, and Republic of Ireland.
While the Netherlands are surely a flawed side, and must work around a host of injuries at key positions, they are always dangerous and can spring an upset here if given an opportunity. Still, the presence of Kylian Mbappe, who leads either of these squads with four goals in this qualifying cycle, gives France a leg up in just about any matchup.
Netherlands vs France live stream, TV channel
What time does Netherlands vs France kick off?
This Euro 2024 qualification match at Johan Cruyff Arena kicks off on Friday, October 13 at 8:45 p.m. local time in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
Here's how that time translates across some of the major territories:
Netherlands vs France projected lineups & team news
The Dutch squad has been severely hindered by a host of injuries to key players including Matthijs de Ligt, Frenkie de Jong, Cody Gakpo, Sven Botman, Steven Berghuis, and Justin Biljow. Liverpool midfielder Ryan Gravenberch was also not called in as retaliation for his refusal to accept a Under-21 call-up earlier this year.
Goalkeeper is a big question mark for the Netherlands, as the merry-go-round between the sticks continues to turn. Blijow and Mark Flekken are the two most recent starters, but they aren't even on the roster this time around, with Andries Noppert and his five career caps joined by two uncapped players in Brighton's Bart Verbruggen and Sparta Rotterdam's Nick Olij.
Netherlands projected starting lineup (3-4-3): Noppert (GK) — de Vrij, van Dijk, Ake — Dumfries, Reijnders, de Roon, Blind — Simons, Malen, Bergwijn.
France are missing a trio of defenders in William Saliba, Jules Kounde, and Dayot Upamecano all due to injury, but are otherwise boasting a fully fit squad. Those defensive injuries have seen a pair of uncapped players called into the squad in the shape of Malo Gusto of Chelsea and Castello Lukeba of RB Leipzig.
Star forward Kylian Mbappe is likely to be back in the lineup after sitting out the friendly defeat to Germany in their last September match. Mbappe has picked up a goal contribution in five of his last six international appearances, with seven goals and two assists in that span dating back to last December's World Cup final hat-trick.
France projected starting lineup (4-3-3): Maignan (GK) — Clauss, Konate, Pavard, T. Hernandez — Rabiot, Tchouameni, Camavinga — Griezmann, Giroud, Mbappe.
Netherlands vs France betting odds & lines
Despite the lopsided scoreline last time these two teams matched up, the odds for the reverse fixture in Amsterdam are quite even, with France installed as a plus-odds favourite.
While the Netherlands are no doubt a quality opponent, a strong, first-choice lineup was humbled in Saint Denis back in March, and now they feature an injury-riddled squad that could be further brushed aside by one of the world's best teams.
