Two European heavyweights renew their fiercely contested rivalry as Belgium host France in a blockbuster UEFA Nations League A showdown at the Stade Roi Baudouin.Both nations enter this marquee fixture under new management and buoyed by opening-day victories, setting the stage for a compelling tactical battle in Brussels.Download Our MozzartSport App For More NewsMark van Bommel kicked off his tenure as Belgium head coach with an impressive 2-0 away victory over Italy, ending a four-match run without a clean sheet.Meanwhile, Zinedine Zidane began his reign in charge of Les Bleus with a hard-fought 1-0 away win against Turkey.However, France's victory came at a high cost as captain Kylian Mbappe suffered a knee injury, ruling him out of this crucial fixture.Despite missing their star forward, France hold a commanding recent record against the Red Devils, having won each of their last five meetings.Kick-off: 9:45 PM (Kenyan Time), Monday 28 SeptemberVenue: Stade Roi Baudouin, BrusselsGroup: UEFA Nations League Group A1Current standings: 1st Belgium (3 pts, +2 GD), 2nd France (3 pts, +1 GD)Man United defender steps in for injured Konate in Zidane's France squadQualification implications: The winner takes sole control of Group A1 and takes a major step toward securing a place in the Nations League finals.Form GuideBelgium: ✅ Win vs Italy (2-0) ❌ Loss vs Spain (1-2) ✅ Win vs USA (4-1) ✅ Win vs Senegal (3-2) ✅ Win vs New Zealand (5-1)France: ✅ Win vs Turkey (1-0) ❌ Loss vs England (4-6) ❌ Loss vs Spain (0-2) ✅ Win vs Morocco (2-0) ✅ Win vs Paraguay (1-0)Head-to-Head (Last Five Meetings)Belgium 1-2 France (2024 UEFA Nations League)France 2-0 Belgium (2024 UEFA Nations League)France 1-0 Belgium (2024 UEFA Euro)Belgium 2-3 France (2021 UEFA Nations League)France 1-0 Belgium (2018 FIFA World Cup)##NAJAVA_MECA_9984464##Team NewsBelgium❌ Leandro Trossard – Heel injury (out).🟢 Kevin De Bruyne, Mika Godts, Dodi Lukebakio, and Charles De Ketelaere all available.France❌ Kylian Mbappe – Left knee tendon injury (out, returned to Madrid).🟢 Ousmane Dembele, Michael Olise, Desire Doue, and Eduardo Camavinga available.Mbappe’s knee and fear of El ClassicoPlayer to Watch: Michael Olise (France)Michael Olise has stepped into a central role for Les Bleus, continuing his remarkable individual form for both club and country.The Bayern Munich forward provided the crucial assist in France's 1-0 win over Turkey, bringing his tally to an incredible 12 goal contributions in just eight matches across all competitions this season.With Mbappe sidelined, even more creative and finishing responsibility falls onto Olise's shoulders. Possessing exceptional vision, dribbling, and crossing quality, Olise has recorded 11 goal contributions in his last 10 international appearances. If France are to breach Belgium's defensive line in Brussels, Olise will likely be the architect behind it.🟢 Safe Bet (Low Risk)Both Teams to Score – Yes🟡 Smart Bet (Medium Risk)Michael Olise to Score or Assist🔴 Long Shot (High Risk)France to Win and Both Teams to ScoreDisclaimer: Whilst we do our utmost to offer good advice and information, we cannot be held responsible for any loss that may be incurred as a result of gambling.