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UEFA Nations League: Matchday 4 Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

UEFA Nations League is back in action with yet another round of football matches. Matchday 4 consists of some of the most significant matches in several groups. In total, there will be 26 matches in the UEFA Nations League schedule between October 4 and October 6. Many games could affect group standings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The UEFA Nations League provides a great number of exciting matches between top European football teams. There is the Greece vs. Germany game to pay attention to. The next interesting match is Portugal vs. Norway. Another significant game will take place between France and Belgium. This provides the UEFA Nations League Matchday 4 schedule, statistics, lineups, and analysis.<\/p>\n\n\n

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UEFA Nations League: Matchday 4 Complete Schedule<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Date & Day<\/strong><\/td>Group<\/strong><\/td>Fixture<\/strong><\/td>ET<\/strong><\/td>PT<\/strong><\/td>IST<\/strong><\/td>Venue<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
4 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>N<\/td>Azerbaijan vs Lithuania<\/td>9:00 AM<\/td>6:00 AM<\/td>6:30 PM<\/td>Palms Sports Arena, Baku, Azerbaijan<\/td><\/tr>
4 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/td>G<\/td>Kosovo vs Austria<\/td>11:00 AM<\/td>8:00 AM<\/td>9:30 PM<\/td>Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Prishtina, Kosovo<\/td><\/tr>
4 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>M<\/td>Malta vs Andorra<\/td>11:00 AM<\/td>8:00 AM<\/td>9:30 PM<\/td>National Stadium, Ta’ Qali, Attard, Malta<\/td><\/tr>
4 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/td>B<\/td>Greece vs Germany<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki, Greece<\/td><\/tr>
4 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>B<\/td>Netherlands vs Serbia<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Philips Stadion, Eindhoven, Netherlands<\/td><\/tr>
4 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/td>D<\/td>Portugal vs Norway<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Est\u00e1dio do Drag\u00e3o, Porto, Portugal<\/td><\/tr>
4 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>G<\/td>Republic of Ireland vs Israel<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>TSC Arena, Ba\u010dka Topola, Serbia<\/td><\/tr>
4 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/strong><\/td>D<\/td>Wales vs Denmark<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Wales<\/td><\/tr>
5 October 2026 (Monday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>J<\/td>Cyprus vs Latvia<\/td>11:00 AM<\/td>8:00 AM<\/td>9:30 PM<\/td>GSP Stadium, Nicosia, Cyprus<\/td><\/tr>
5 October 2026 (Monday)<\/strong><\/td>H<\/td>Bosnia and Herzegovina vs Poland<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Stadion “Bilino Polje”, Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina<\/td><\/tr>
5 October 2026 (Monday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>A<\/td>France vs Belgium<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France<\/td><\/tr>
5 October 2026 (Monday)<\/strong><\/td>A<\/td>Italy vs T\u00fcrkiye<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Renato Dall’Ara Stadium, Bologna, Italy<\/td><\/tr>
5 October 2026 (Monday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>F<\/td>Northern Ireland vs Georgia<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Windsor Park, Belfast, Northern Ireland<\/td><\/tr>
5 October 2026 (Monday)<\/strong><\/td>F<\/td>Ukraine vs Hungary<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Stadium of Anton Malatinsk\u00fd, Trnava, Slovakia<\/td><\/tr>
5 October 2026 (Monday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>H<\/td>Romania vs Sweden<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>National Arena, Bucharest, Romania<\/td><\/tr>
5 October 2026 (Monday)<\/strong><\/td>J<\/td>Montenegro vs Armenia<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Podgorica City Stadium, Podgorica, Montenegro<\/td><\/tr>
6 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>K<\/td>Kazakhstan vs Faroe Islands<\/td>10:30 AM<\/td>7:30 AM<\/td>7:30 PM<\/td>Astana Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan<\/td><\/tr>
6 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/td>I<\/td>Albania vs San Marino<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Arena Komb\u00ebtare, Tirana, Albania<\/td><\/tr>
6 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>I<\/td>Belarus vs Finland<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Illovszky Rudolf Stadion, Budapest, Hungary<\/td><\/tr>
6 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/td>C<\/td>Croatia vs Spain<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Poljud Stadium, Split, Croatia<\/td><\/tr>
6 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>C<\/td>England vs Czechia<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Wembley Stadium, London, England<\/td><\/tr>
6 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/td>L<\/td>Estonia vs Iceland<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>A. Le Coq Arena, Tallinn, Estonia<\/td><\/tr>
6 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>L<\/td>Luxembourg vs Bulgaria<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Luxembourg Stadium, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg<\/td><\/tr>
6 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/td>K<\/td>Moldova vs Slovakia<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Zimbru Stadium, Chisinau, Moldova<\/td><\/tr>
6 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>E<\/td>Scotland vs Slovenia<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>(Barclays) Hampden Park, Glasgow, Scotland<\/td><\/tr>
6 October 2026 (Tuesday)<\/strong><\/td>E<\/td>Switzerland vs North Macedonia<\/td>2:45 PM<\/td>11:45 AM<\/td>12:15 AM (Next Day)<\/td>Thermoplan Arena, Luzern, Switzerland<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

UEFA Nations League: Key Match Analysis<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Match 1: Kosovo vs Austria<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> 4 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> 12:00 PM ET | 09:00 AM PT | 09:30 PM IST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue:<\/strong> Fadil Vokrri Stadium, Prishtina, Kosovo<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UEFA Nations League Expected Lineups<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Kosovo<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Formation:<\/strong> 4-4-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Goalkeeper<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Amir Saipi<\/td><\/tr>
Defenders<\/strong><\/td>M\u00ebrgim Vojvoda, Ilir Krasniqi, Lumbardh Dellova, Milot Avdyli<\/td><\/tr>
Midfielders<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Ermal Krasniqi, Valmir Matoshi, Dion Kacuri, Muharrem Jashari<\/td><\/tr>
Forwards<\/strong><\/td>Albion Rrahmani, Fisnik Asllani<\/td><\/tr>
Head Coach<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Franco Foda<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Austria<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Formation:<\/strong> 4-2-3-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Goalkeeper<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Florian Wiegele<\/td><\/tr>
Defenders<\/strong><\/td>Phillipp Mwene, Philipp Lienhart, David Affengruber, Stefan Posch<\/td><\/tr>
Midfielders<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Xaver Schlager, Nicolas Seiwald, Romano Schmid, Carney Chukwuemeka, Patrick Wimmer<\/td><\/tr>
Forward<\/strong><\/td>Sasa Kalajdzic<\/td><\/tr>
Head Coach<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Ralf Rangnick<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Injury List<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Unavailable players for Kosovo:<\/strong> Vedat Muriqi (injury), Donat Rrudhani (injury).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unavailable players for Austria:<\/strong> Raul Florucz (suspension).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance Analysis: Kosovo vs Austria<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
KPI<\/strong><\/td>Kosovo<\/strong><\/td>Austria<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Average Goals<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>0.83<\/td>2.83<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Average Goals Conceded<\/strong><\/td>0.50<\/td>1.17<\/td><\/tr>
Average Goal Differential<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>+0.30<\/td>+1.70<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Possession<\/strong><\/td>54%<\/td>55%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Shots on Target %<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>30%<\/td>47%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Big Chances Created<\/strong><\/td>1.33<\/td>3.67<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Duel Win %<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>52%<\/strong><\/td>51%<\/td><\/tr>
Clean Sheets<\/strong><\/td>3<\/strong><\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Save Percentage<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>77%<\/strong><\/td>12%<\/td><\/tr>
Top Scorer<\/strong><\/td>Vedat Muriqi \u2013 2<\/td>Romano Schmid \u2013 2<\/td><\/tr>
Top Assists<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\u2014<\/td>Patrick Wimmer \u2013 2<\/td><\/tr>
Previous Meeting<\/strong><\/td>\u2014<\/td>Austria won 3\u20131<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

However, in terms of attack, Austria has better figures in terms of scoring. Their average for goals scored is 2.83, while their rivals\u2019 average is only 0.83. Also, the Austrians create better opportunities for shooting: 3.67 versus 1.33 for their rivals. In terms of shots on target, Austria averages 47 percent, while the rival team averages 30 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, the Kosovo team boasts more clean sheets (three) than Austria (zero). Nonetheless, Austria\u2019s previous victory of 3-1 makes things a little better for them in this match. The possession rate between the teams also shows that Austria has the better possession rate. The numbers point toward Austria having an advantage in attacking and passing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pick:<\/em><\/strong> Austria<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match 2: Greece vs Germany<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> 4 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue:<\/strong> Toumba Stadium, Thessaloniki, Greece<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UEFA Nations League Expected Lineups<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Greece<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Formation:<\/strong> 4-4-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Goalkeeper<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Konstantinos Tzolakis<\/td><\/tr>
Defenders<\/strong><\/td>Manolis Saliakas, Konstantinos Mavropanos, Panagiotis Retsos, Kostas Tsimikas<\/td><\/tr>
Midfielders<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Konstantinos Karetsas, Dimitrios Kourbelis, Thanasis Androutsos, Christos Tzolis<\/td><\/tr>
Forwards<\/strong><\/td>Vangelis Pavlidis, Fotis Ioannidis<\/td><\/tr>
Head Coach<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Ivan Jovanovi\u0107<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Germany<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Formation:<\/strong> 4-4-2<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Goalkeeper<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Jonas Urbig<\/td><\/tr>
Defenders<\/strong><\/td>Malick Thiaw, Waldemar Anton, Philipp Treu, Maximilian Mittelst\u00e4dt<\/td><\/tr>
Midfielders<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Derry Scherhant, Tom Bischof, Aleksandar Pavlovi\u0107, Serge Gnabry<\/td><\/tr>
Forwards<\/strong><\/td>Florian Wirtz, Nick Woltemade<\/td><\/tr>
Head Coach<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>J\u00fcrgen Klopp<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Injury List<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Unavailable players for Greece:<\/strong> Christos Tzolis (injury).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unavailable players for Germany:<\/strong> Nico Schlotterbeck (injury), Kai Havertz (injury), Brajan Gruda (injury).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance Analysis: Greece vs Germany<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
KPI<\/strong><\/td>Greece<\/strong><\/td>Germany<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Average Goals<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>1.83<\/strong><\/td>1.00<\/td><\/tr>
Average Goals Conceded<\/strong><\/td>1.00<\/td>0.83<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Average Goal Differential<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>+0.8<\/strong><\/td>+0.2<\/td><\/tr>
Possession<\/strong><\/td>41%<\/td>61%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Shots on Target<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>33%<\/strong><\/td>25%<\/td><\/tr>
Big Chances Created<\/strong><\/td>2.33<\/td>2.67<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Duel Win Percentage<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>48%<\/strong><\/td>45%<\/td><\/tr>
Clean Sheets<\/strong><\/td>1<\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Save Percentage<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>77%<\/td>88%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key Player Statistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>Greece<\/strong><\/td>Germany<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Top Scorer<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>C. Tzolis \u2013 2 goals<\/td>F. Nmecha \u2013 2 goals<\/td><\/tr>
Most Assists<\/strong><\/td>V. Pavlidis \u2013 2 assists<\/td>K. Adeyemi \u2013 2 assists<\/td><\/tr>
Top Scorer Apps<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>4<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr>
Most Assists Apps<\/strong><\/td>4<\/td>3<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

On average, Greece has managed to score more goals. Additionally, the average goal difference is higher for Greece than for Germany. However, Germany has conceded fewer goals per game. Germany controls the ball better, having an average of 61 percent ball possession compared to 41 percent for Greece. Greece has a higher percentage of shots on target at 33 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Germany managed to create slightly more big chances, with an average of 2.67 per game. Greece have the edge in duels with a 48 percent win rate. Both sides have managed one clean sheet per game. Germany have a better save percentage at 88 percent. The top scorer for Greece is C. Tzolis with two goals in four games. The top scorer for Germany is F. Nmecha with two goals in three games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pick:<\/em><\/strong> Greece<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match 3: Portugal vs Norway<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> 4 October 2026 (Sunday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue:<\/strong> Est\u00e1dio do Drag\u00e3o, Porto, Portugal<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UEFA Nations League Expected Lineups<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Portugal<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Formation:<\/strong> 4-2-3-1<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Goalkeeper<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Diogo Costa<\/td><\/tr>
Defenders<\/strong><\/td>Jo\u00e3o Cancelo, R\u00faben Dias, Renato Veiga, Nuno Mendes<\/td><\/tr>
Midfielders<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>R\u00faben Neves, Vitinha, Pedro Neto, Bruno Fernandes, Rafael Le\u00e3o<\/td><\/tr>
Forward<\/strong><\/td>Gon\u00e7alo Ramos<\/td><\/tr>
Head Coach<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Jorge Jesus<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Norway<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Formation:<\/strong> 4-3-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Goalkeeper<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>\u00d8rjan Nyland<\/td><\/tr>
Defenders<\/strong><\/td>David M\u00f8ller Wolfe, Torbj\u00f8rn Heggem, Kristoffer Ajer, Julian Ryerson<\/td><\/tr>
Midfielders<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Fredrik Aursnes, Sander Berge, Martin \u00d8degaard<\/td><\/tr>
Forwards<\/strong><\/td>Oscar Bobb, Erling Haaland, Andreas Schjelderup<\/td><\/tr>
Head Coach<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>St\u00e5le Solbakken<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Injury List<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Unavailable players for Portugal:<\/strong> Francisco Concei\u00e7\u00e3o (injury).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unavailable players for Norway:<\/strong> Torbj\u00f8rn Heggem (suspension), Julian Ryerson (injury).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance Analysis: Portugal vs Norway<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
KPI<\/strong><\/td>Portugal<\/strong><\/td>Norway<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Average Goals<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>1.78<\/td>1.89<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Average Goals Conceded<\/strong><\/td>0.67<\/strong><\/td>2.00<\/td><\/tr>
Average Goal Differential<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>+1.1<\/strong><\/td>-0.1<\/td><\/tr>
Possession<\/strong><\/td>43%<\/td>51%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Shots on Target<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>32%<\/td>41%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Big Chances Created<\/strong><\/td>1.33<\/td>1.33<\/td><\/tr>
Duel Win Percentage<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>49%<\/td>50%<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Clean Sheets<\/strong><\/td>2<\/strong><\/td>0<\/td><\/tr>
Save Percentage<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>65%<\/strong><\/td>61%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key Player Statistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>Portugal<\/strong><\/td>Norway<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Top Scorer<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>J. F\u00e9lix \u2013 4 goals<\/td>E. Haaland \u2013 5 goals<\/td><\/tr>
Most Assists<\/strong><\/td>N. Mendes \u2013 2 assists<\/td>M. \u00d8degaard \u2013 5 assists<\/td><\/tr>
Top Scorer Apps<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>4<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr>
Most Assists Apps<\/strong><\/td>4<\/td>5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

The defense of Portugal is considerably better based on the provided data. For instance, they concede 0.67 goals per game against Norway. Additionally, Portugal has a far better average goal difference of +1.1 as compared to their opponents. Despite having fewer goals than Portugal (1.89), Norway have the edge in possession and shots on target ratio. Both sides create equal chances on an average basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Norway have an edge in terms of successful duels, with 50 percent for both teams. Portugal have recorded two clean sheets, but Norway do not have any. Moreover, the side led by Rui has the higher save percentage, which stands at 65 percent. J. F\u00e9lix is the top scorer in Portugal, having scored four goals in four games. Haaland has five goals to his name in five games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pick:<\/em><\/strong> Portugal<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Match 4: France vs Belgium<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Date:<\/strong> 5 October 2026 (Monday)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time:<\/strong> 02:45 PM ET | 11:45 AM PT | 12:15 AM IST (Next day)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venue:<\/strong> Stade de France, Saint-Denis, France<\/p>\n\n\n\n

UEFA Nations League Expected Lineups<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
France<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Formation:<\/strong> 4-3-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Goalkeeper<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Mike Maignan<\/td><\/tr>
Defenders<\/strong><\/td>Pierre Kalulu, J\u00e9r\u00e9my Jacquet, Maxence Lacroix, Andy Diouf<\/td><\/tr>
Midfielders<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Maghnes Akliouche, Lucas Da Cunha, Eduardo Camavinga<\/td><\/tr>
Forwards<\/strong><\/td>D\u00e9sir\u00e9 Dou\u00e9, Ousmane Demb\u00e9l\u00e9, Michael Olise<\/td><\/tr>
Head Coach<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Zinedine Zidane<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Belgium<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Formation:<\/strong> 4-3-3<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Position<\/strong><\/td>Players<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Goalkeeper<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Senne Lammens<\/td><\/tr>
Defenders<\/strong><\/td>Timothy Castagne, Koni De Winter, Nathan Ngoy, Maxim De Cuyper<\/td><\/tr>
Midfielders<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Kevin De Bruyne<\/td><\/tr>
Forwards<\/strong><\/td>Charles De Ketelaere, Dodi Luk\u00e9bakio, Mika Godts<\/td><\/tr>
Head Coach<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Mark van Bommel<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Injury List<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Unavailable players for France: <\/strong>Matt\u00e9o Guendouzi (suspension), Warren Za\u00efre-Emery (injury).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belgium does not have any unavailable players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Performance Analysis: France vs Belgium<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
KPI<\/strong><\/td>France<\/strong><\/td>Belgium<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Average Goals<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>1.00<\/td>1.00<\/td><\/tr>
Average Goals Conceded<\/strong><\/td>0.00<\/strong><\/td>0.50<\/td><\/tr>
Average Goal Differential<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>+1.0<\/strong><\/td>+0.5<\/td><\/tr>
Possession<\/strong><\/td>64%<\/strong><\/td>40%<\/td><\/tr>
Shots on Target<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>37%<\/strong><\/td>32%<\/td><\/tr>
Big Chances Created<\/strong><\/td>1.50<\/td>2.00<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Duel Win Percentage<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>56%<\/strong><\/td>45%<\/td><\/tr>
Clean Sheets<\/strong><\/td>2<\/strong><\/td>1<\/td><\/tr>
Save Percentage<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>100%<\/strong><\/td>92%<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Key Player Statistics<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Category<\/strong><\/td>France<\/strong><\/td>Belgium<\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Top Scorer<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>M. Olise \u2013 1 goal<\/td>M. Godts \u2013 1 goal<\/td><\/tr>
Most Assists<\/strong><\/td>R. Cherki \u2013 1 assist<\/td>C. De Ketelaere \u2013 1 assist<\/td><\/tr>
Top Scorer Apps<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr>
Most Assists Apps<\/strong><\/td>2<\/td>2<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Analysis<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

France possesses an impressive defensive track record based on the presented statistics. They have not conceded any goals in the given matches. Belgium have conceded 0.5 goals per game over the given period. France also holds the superior goal difference with +1.0. Their 64 percent possession is much better than that of Belgium, which stands at 40 percent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

France has a five-point superiority in shots on target percentage. Belgium have created a high number of big chances, at 2.00 per game. France have the edge in duels won at 56 percent. Both sides average 1 goal per game. France have kept two clean sheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Pick:<\/em><\/strong> France<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Matchday 4 will prove another critical stage in the UEFA Nations League tournament. The full UEFA Nations League fixture list consists of 24 matches, taking place on three matchdays. There are some matches that promise an exciting struggle between teams with contrasting stats. Austria have excellent offensive stats against Kosovo, selected for analysis. Greece are good in scoring and dueling stats in the match against Germany. Portugal have great defensive stats before meeting Norway. France have great defensive stats before playing Belgium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These statistics mean that there is a unique story behind every UEFA Nations League game. Team form, player availability, and recent performance continue to be relevant. UEFA Nations League games are also a great chance for some teams to score points.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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