Our predictions for France – Belgium: The writing is (very) shared – World Cup 2018 – Football

Vincent Bregevin – Belgium (3-2)

Already, I imagine a tight match, spectacular and rich in twists and turns. Because there is offensive talent on both sides. And defensive faults on both sides. The tactical approach will therefore be particularly decisive. From this point of view, Didier Deschamps and Roberto Martinez showed an important ability to target and exploit the weaknesses of the opponent throughout this World Cup. Between the two, it is the one who will make the least mistakes and will be better able to adapt to the scenario of the match.
      

Precisely, because this scenario promises to be unpredictable. And in these cases, the guards have a major role to play. I think it will be decisive. Of course, Kylian Mbappé and Eden Hazard are among the strongest individualities of this World Cup, and there is a good chance to see them shine in St. Petersburg. But I think the one who will win his team will be in the goal. Hugo Lloris or Thibaut Courtois. They both make an excellent tournament. The choice is difficult. But I place Courtois a slight step above. And that's why I see Belgium win. 3-2.
      

Maxime Dupuis – Belgium (3-1)

history of the blue world semifinals, few duels have had the taste of the uncertainty that drains this France – Belgium, 74th of the name. Because the two formations have a fairly common face and, when one has achieved the feat of his story by leaving Brazil in the previous round, the other showed his muscles in eliminating Uruguay manu militari.
      

But where the team of France is still at the beginning of its history, with an already triumphant youth, Belgium, it seems at the culmination of a generation that has more time. And who, driven by a strong wind in the back, is aware that she has never been so close to landing the ultimate Grail. Belgians have faith in the body and reason to believe in it. Their serenity and lack of complex speaks for them.
      

Cyril Morin – France (2-1 after prolongation)

Very smart that will be able to decide on this semifinal. Of all the games played by the Blues in this World Cup, France-Belgium is the most undecided on paper, because the two teams have risen in power and arrive in the last four safe of their strength. The only certainty in my eyes: the offensive talent of both teams almost forces to see the nets manhandled.
      

However, I do not expect an unbridled match. Because Belgium will necessarily have the hand that shakes a little in such a special context and because Deschamps will do anything to prevent these Red Devils break up and offer a match of madness.
      

In a hung match, I can imagine an extension between two teams inhabited by the fear of losing more than by the determination to win. And, at the end of the suspense, a qualification of the Tricolores. No matter the bottle as long as you have drunkenness … A phrase that Deschamps surely has already in a corner of the head.
      

Martin Mosnier – France (3-2)

France n ' has not faced such a tough opponent since the start of this World Cup. Belgium has few weak points but if France insists on the sides, the absence of Meunier and the very uncertain performances of Vertonghen can allow Mbappé to create real differences. He holds a part of the destiny of this meeting as Kanté, who will have to hold Hazard as he muzzled Messi.
      

Despite their young age, the Blues, finalists of the last Euro, have already tamed this kind of burning atmosphere. Belgium has achieved its Euro and signed the feat of its history in the previous round. Nothing will be easy but France seems more programmed to join the final of the World Cup. Her mastery over Uruguay has boosted her ambitions. These Blues are cut to go further.
      

Ilyes Ramdani – France (3-3, penalty shootout)

Between these two teams that are so similar, I see nothing but a draw. And, so to do, a prolific draw. How to do otherwise when the two teams are distinguished until then by their offensive potential? Lukaku, Hazard and De Bruyne on one side; Giroud, Mbappé and Griezmann on the other: Gunners are numerous on both sides. I see an open match, like that of the Blues against Argentina or those of the Red Devils against Japan and Brazil. And each of the two selections showed that she was able to reverse scenarios. So go for the draw.
      

In the game of the penalty shootout, the size of Thibaut Courtois is a significant advantage for the Belgians, probably more decisive than Hugo Lloris in this exercise … But the Blues are young, talented and carefree, can -be more than their opponents of the day. So I bet on France at this little game.
      

Laurent Vergne – Belgium (3-2 after extra time)

This half -final between neighbors really has a special flavor. Two countries that share so much, at least initially, in language. Two teams that have so much in common, too. Many players know each other by heart and appreciate each other. There will be a lot of talent on the St. Petersburg lawn Tuesday night and, before making a prediction, I will first make a wish, legitimate: that this meeting offers a fireworks up to the potential of both formations . If everyone expresses it fully, this France – Belgium has everything to leave an unforgettable trace.
      

Since it is necessary to choose, I have the presentiment that it is more Belgium than France which holds the keys of this half. The Devils have just signed the biggest feat of their history by leaving Brazil. It will digest this performance, and the emotion it has generated. Will the Belgians risk, even unconsciously, having already played their final, a bit like the Blues at Euro 2016 beating Germany? It is possible, but they will only know it on Tuesday, and we will do it. If they evacuated this, they seem to me to possess a whole a bit more complete and are carried by an irresistible confidence. And if Thibaut Courtois is as glowing as in recent matches, the asset could prove master.