Netherlands vs France Prediction: Les Bleues to come out on top

The Netherlands take on France for their final group match at the Uefa European Women's Championship at St. Jakob-Park in Basel on Sunday (20:00, ITV1). Both teams have a chance of reaching the knockout stage. Les Bleues lead the way in Group D with six points so far, while the Oranje are three points behind them.

Below you will find my Netherlands vs France predictions, alongside the latest team news and match odds.

Team News

Danielle van de Donk could be recalled for the Netherlands after dropping down to the bench for the recent defeat to England. She provided two assists in the opening match against Wales, so her creativity will be needed in this crunch clash.

Boss Andries Jonker could also be tempted to make further changes, with the vastly-experienced Sherida Spitse and Lineth Beerensteyn among those in contention to be promoted to the starting XI.

Vivianne Miedema will continue to spearhead the Dutch attack, having netted four goals in as many appearances for her country.

France boss Laurent Bonadei is set to make a number of changes after resting several key players on Wednesday.

Maelle Lakrar, Sakina Karchaoui and Oriane Jean-Francois are all in line to return to face the Netherlands. There is also a strong possibility that Chelsea’s Sandy Baltimore and Lyon’s Marie-Antoinette Katoto will come into the frontline for this crunch clash.

Netherlands vs France Odds

The Netherlands have won two of their last three matches in all competitions and they are 4/1 to come out on top here. The Oranje have drawn one of their past four fixtures and the stalemate can be backed at 11/4.

France are 4/6, which has an implied probability of 60%, to collect the three points, having won 10 games on the spin heading into Sunday.

Four of the previous five meetings between the two sides have featured goals at both ends and at least three goals.  BTTS is priced at 4/5 on this occasion, while over 2.5 goals is marketed at the same odds.

France and both teams to score @ 23/10

Les Bleues have executed their plan at the Euros brilliantly so far, having taken the maximum points available. They are in the driving seat in Group D heading into matchday three and a draw would be enough to guarantee their place in the knockout stage.

France have the confidence and momentum gained from winning 10 games on the bounce, and this may prove too much for the Netherlands to handle, who are likely going to still be reeling from their 4-0 hammering at the hands of England last time out.

The Dutch can pose them problems, though, as they still have quality players in their ranks, namely Miedema and Van de Donk, and the latter's potential recall should give them more bite in the final third.

The Netherlands have to come out all guns blazing for this clash given what's at stake, so I think they will get on the scoresheet at the very least - especially with how frequently BTTS has struck in recent meetings between the two teams.

Today's Football Fixtures

Marie-Atoinette Katoto anytime goalscorer @ 13/10

French attacker Katoto is going to be hoping for a return to the forward line on Sunday, particularly as this may be a good time to face the Netherlands. The Dutch shipped four goals against England last time out, so the defence is looking vulnerable and confidence will be on the floor.

Katoto may see this as an opportunity to pull herself into the Golden Boot race, having just the one goal at the tournament so far. The 26-year-old has two goals in her past three outings for Les Bleues and she will pose one of their biggest attacking threats in Sunday's contest.

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