Belgium vs Senegal World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - Senegal to spring an upset
Senegal faces Belgium at Lumen Field, aiming to cause another World Cup upset against a European heavyweight. Both teams made it through their group after slow starts, but Belgium’s unbeaten streak masks some unconvincing displays, especially against Egypt and Iran. Senegal was competitive in a tough group and excelled in their final match. With Belgium’s star power waning and Senegal’s recent performances and AFCON pedigree, predicted outcome is both teams to score and Senegal to advance. Watch live through bet365 with betting and streaming options available.
- Belgium vs Senegal predictions for Wednesday's World Cup R32 game
- Both teams tipped to score with blistering attack but suspect defence
- Senegal offer value to progress vs unconvincing Belgian side
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 6.00am AEST on Thursday July 2
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Belgium vs Senegal World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Senegal will be targeting another shock World Cup R32 elimination of a European favourite when they face an unconvincing Belgium side at Lumen Field on Wednesday.
Both teams progressed to the knockout stage in relatively similar fashion after failing to win their opening two group games before banging in five goals in their third fixture, with Belgium crushing New Zealand and Senegal easing past Iraq. However, while Belgium topped their group, Senegal had to advance as the only third-placed team on three points.
I fancy Senegal to progress here. Belgium don't have the quality of previous World Cups and even with their 'golden generation', they failed to really make an impact at major tournaments. The Red Devils couldn't beat Iran and Egypt in the group stage and were fortunate to face whipping boys New Zealand in their last outing to confirm qualification.
Senegal meanwhile had to deal with powerhouse sides like France and Norway, troubling both teams at times before thumping Iraq 5-0. They really should have been crowned AFCON champions over Morocco and I think offer value in this one.
I'll be taking both teams to score, with Senegal advancing to the R16. I'll also be playing a couple of player shot props involving Ismaila Sarr and Maxim De Cuyper, with reasoning provided below.
Belgium vs Senegal Stats & Trends
- Senegal have scored in 15 of their last 16 games, including vs France & Norway in the group stage
- Belgium have scored in nine of their last 10 games
- Belgium failed to beat Egypt & Iran in the group phase
- Ismaila Sarr has registered a whopping 12 shots in three games this World Cup, with three on target vs Norway & two on target vs Iraq
- Maxim De Cuyper has been getting forward with regular aplomb this tournament, firing off seven total shots - he looks good for another strike from left back here
Belgium vs Senegal Head To Head
This will be the first ever meeting between the nations. Belgium are unbeaten in five of their last six World Cup games against African sides, while Senegal have lost their last four World Cup outings against European opposition.
Belgium Form Analysis
It wasn't convincing at all, but Belgium ultimately ended up topping their group and remain on a 16-game unbeaten run, which is the second-longest in their history.
Following a 1-1 draw with Egypt and 0-0 stalemate against Iran, Belgium stepped it up against inferior opposition in New Zealand in their final group game.
Needing a big win to confirm top spot over Egypt, Rudi Garcia’s side fired five goals past the Kiwis, but would have been disappointed at conceding late.
Belgium made the World Cup semi-finals in 2018, but stumbled badly in 2022 as they crashed out of the group stage.
Belgium Team News
Leandro Trossard has picked up two goals this tournament, while Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers have all struck once, with all expect to feature from the start.
Zeno Debast remains in doubt with a leg injury, but has begun training again.
Belgium Squad
| Position | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Thibaut Courtois | 34 | 112 | 0 | Real Madrid |
| GK | Senne Lammens | 23 | 2 | 0 | Manchester United |
| GK | Mike Penders | 20 | 0 | 0 | Strasbourg |
| DF | Zeno Debast | 22 | 26 | 1 | Sporting CP |
| DF | Arthur Theate | 26 | 35 | 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| DF | Brandon Mechele | 33 | 12 | 1 | Club Brugge |
| DF | Maxim De Cuyper | 25 | 22 | 4 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| DF | Thomas Meunier | 34 | 82 | 10 | Lille |
| DF | Koni De Winter | 24 | 8 | 0 | Milan |
| DF | Joaquin Seys | 21 | 5 | 0 | Club Brugge |
| DF | Timothy Castagne | 30 | 66 | 2 | Fulham |
| DF | Nathan Ngoy | 23 | 6 | 0 | Lille |
| MF | Axel Witsel | 37 | 138 | 12 | Girona |
| MF | Kevin De Bruyne | 35 | 122 | 38 | Napoli |
| MF | Youri Tielemans (Captain) | 29 | 88 | 13 | Aston Villa |
| MF | Diego Moreira | 21 | 3 | 0 | Strasbourg |
| MF | Hans Vanaken | 33 | 37 | 7 | Club Brugge |
| MF | Nicolas Raskin | 25 | 16 | 2 | Rangers |
| MF | Amadou Onana | 24 | 31 | 1 | Aston Villa |
| FW | Romelu Lukaku (Vice-Captain) | 33 | 129 | 91 | Napoli |
| FW | Leandro Trossard | 31 | 54 | 14 | Arsenal |
| FW | Jérémy Doku | 24 | 45 | 7 | Manchester City |
| FW | Dodi Lukébakio | 28 | 31 | 6 | Benfica |
| FW | Charles De Ketelaere | 25 | 32 | 6 | Atalanta |
| FW | Alexis Saelemaekers | 27 | 26 | 3 | Milan |
| FW | Matias Fernandez-Pardo | 21 | 5 | 0 | Lille |
Senegal Form Analysis
After landing in arguably the toughest group at this expanded World Cup, Senegal did well to bounce back from two opening defeats and secure their spot in the next phase.
Senegal impressed at stages during 3-1 and 3-2 defeats to France and Norway, but ultimately lacked the consistency to compete across the 90 minutes.
Needing a win over Iraq in their final group game, Senegal didn't blink twice, banging in five goals, including a brilliant brace from Pape Gueye.
The Lions of Teranga will now be hoping to eclipse their best World Cup showing, which was a quarter-final appearance on debut in 2002.
Senegal Team News
Big blow in goals as Edouard Mendy was forced off injured against Norway, leaving his participation here in doubt.
Veteran defender Kalidou Koulibaly might be left out again after struggling against Norway, while Ismaila Sarr will be the main focal point up front after scoring three goals in two games.
Senegal Squad
| Position | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Yehvann Diouf | 26 | 2 | 0 | Nice |
| GK | Édouard Mendy | 34 | 59 | 0 | Al-Ahli |
| GK | Mory Diaw | 33 | 7 | 0 | Le Havre |
| DF | Mamadou Sarr | 20 | 8 | 0 | Chelsea |
| DF | Kalidou Koulibaly | 35 | 105 | 2 | Al-Hilal |
| DF | Abdoulaye Seck | 34 | 23 | 4 | Maccabi Haifa |
| DF | Ismail Jakobs | 26 | 32 | 0 | Galatasaray |
| DF | Krépin Diatta | 27 | 64 | 2 | Monaco |
| DF | Moussa Niakhaté | 30 | 34 | 0 | Lyon |
| DF | Antoine Mendy | 22 | 7 | 0 | Nice |
| DF | El Hadji Malick Diouf | 21 | 22 | 1 | West Ham United |
| MF | Idrissa Gueye | 36 | 134 | 7 | Everton |
| MF | Pathé Ciss | 32 | 33 | 0 | Rayo Vallecano |
| MF | Lamine Camara | 22 | 46 | 7 | Monaco |
| MF | Pape Matar Sarr | 23 | 41 | 4 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| MF | Habib Diarra | 22 | 23 | 5 | Sunderland |
| MF | Bara Sapoko Ndiaye | 18 | 1 | 0 | Bayern Munich |
| MF | Pape Gueye | 27 | 44 | 7 | Villarreal |
| FW | Assane Diao | 20 | 6 | 0 | Como |
| FW | Bamba Dieng | 26 | 24 | 2 | Lorient |
| FW | Sadio Mané | 34 | 131 | 55 | Al-Nassr |
| FW | Nicolas Jackson | 25 | 36 | 8 | Bayern Munich |
| FW | Cherif Ndiaye | 30 | 19 | 4 | Samsunspor |
| FW | Iliman Ndiaye | 26 | 42 | 5 | Everton |
| FW | Ismaïla Sarr | 28 | 86 | 22 | Crystal Palace |
| FW | Ibrahim Mbaye | 18 | 14 | 4 | Paris Saint-Germain |
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Verdict
Both teams are tipped to score, with Senegal providing some value to make the next round.
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