Netherlands vs France Head-to-Head stats and numbers you need to know before Match 21 of UEFA Euro 2024
The Netherlands resume their UEFA Euro 2024 campaign with a high-profile fixture this week as they take on Didier Deschamp's France side in a crucial Group D encounter at the Red Bull Arena Leipzig on Friday. The two teams have excellent squads at their disposal and have a point to prove in this game.
France have thrived under Didier Deschamps on the international stage but have blown hot and cold over the past year. With Kylian Mbappe unlikely to feature in this game, the likes of Ousmane Dembele and Antoine Griezmann will need to shoulder the goalscoring burden.
The Netherlands gave a good account of themselves against Poland but will be up against a much stronger opponent on Friday. The Dutch have a new generation of talents with Xavi Simons and Cody Gakpo in their ranks and will need to step up to the plate in this fixture.
Netherlands vs France Head-to-Head stats
France have an impressive historical record against the Netherlands and have won 16 out of the 30 matches between the two teams. The Netherlands have managed 11 victories against Les Bleus and will need to cut the deficit in this fixture.
The previous meeting between the two teams took place in 2023 and ended in a narrow 2-1 victory for France. The Netherlands have improved over the past year and will look to turn the tables this week.
Netherlands form guide: W-W-W-L-W
France form guide: W-D-W-W-L
Netherlands vs France: Numbers you need to know before their UEFA Euro 2024 encounter
Didier Deschamps won his seventh game in 12 matches in UEFA Euro tournaments with a 1-0 victory against Austria last week. Only Joachim Low has enjoyed more victories as a manager in the history of the competition.
Wout Weghorst has scored three of his four goals in major international tournaments for the Netherlands as a substitute. Weghorst scored with his first touch when he came on in the second half against Poland last week.
Cody Gakpo has found the back of the net in all four of his starts for the Netherlands in the group stages of major international tournaments. The Liverpool star has contributed to six goals in his last eight appearances for the Oranje.
Kylian Mbappe has scored six goals in his five matches against the Netherlands - more than he has managed against any other opponent on the international stage.