Spain vs Belgium World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream - La Roja's defence too strong
Spain face Belgium in the World Cup quarter-finals, boasting an impressive defensive record and unbeaten streak. Spain have yet to concede a tournament goal and are unbeaten in six knockout games under manager Luis de la Fuente. While Belgium put on a remarkable performance against the USA, their form has been less consistent overall. Key Spanish players Oyarzabal and Yamal are expected to play decisive roles. The key recommendation is to back Spain for another win and clean sheet, with Oyarzabal and Yamal tipped to have a big impact.
- Spain vs Belgium predictions for Friday's World Cup quarter-final game
- Spain in ruthless form, yet to concede a goal at this World Cup
- Oyarzabal & Yamal tipped to make an impact for Spain in the final third
- The game is scheduled for kick off at 5.00am AEST on Saturday July 11
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Spain vs Belgium World Cup Tips, Prediction & Live Stream
Spain continue their bid for a second World Cup trophy when they face Belgium in the quarter-finals at SoFi Stadium on Friday.
While they aren't making the same sort of headlines as co-favourites France, Spain are equally as impressive in my eyes and appear to be building perfectly towards the business end of this World Cup and a potential blockbuster semi-final showdown with Les Bleus.
But before La Roja can think of that matchup, they must focus all of their attention on Belgium, who came together as one in a galvanised performance to knock out co-hosts USA in a crushing performance, prevailing 4-1. Belgium had reason to lift with Folarin Balogun's controversial inclusion for the USA, but prior to that game they hadn't really impressed, only beating New Zealand inside 90 minutes.
Spain are absolutely ruthless and are yet to concede a goal at this World Cup after edging out Iberian rivals Portugal 1-0 in stoppage time in the R16. That makes it a record six straight World Cup games without conceding for Spain, who are also unbeaten in six major tournament knockout games under manager Luis de la Fuente.
Lamine Yamal hasn't even needed to be at the peak of his powers, so Spain have an extra gear to go to when required. Conceding just five shots on target for the entire tournament, I'm backing Spain to come away with another win and clean sheet here. Striker Mikel Oyarzabal missed a sitter (by his standards) against Portugal and will be eager to make amends here - he's backed to find the back of the net, while Yamal can increase his involvement and is tipped for at least two shots on target.
Spain vs Belgium Stats & Trends
- Spain are unbeaten in their last 35 games inside 90 mins
- Spain haven't conceded a single goal at this World Cup
- Spain have only leaked five shots on target this World Cup
- Mikel Oyarzabal has scored four goals this World Cup & has 23 goal involvements in his last 17 starts for Spain
- Lamine Yamal has registered 17 total shots this World Cup, hitting the target 2+ times in three of his last four games
Spain vs Belgium Head To Head
Spain have won nine of the last 11 meetings between the two nations, but that last victory came in a friendly back in 2016.
Spain Form Analysis
It was a slow start to the World Cup for Spain as they were held to a 0-0 stalemate with Cape Verde - but seeing what the African nation did in hindsight doesn't make that result look too bad.
In any case, Spain raised their level with a 4-0 thumping of Saudi Arabia before topping the group by knocking out Uruguay 1-0.
La Roja were clinical in a 3-0 triumph over Austria in the R32 before leaving it late against Portugal in the R16, with Mikel Merino's late strike handing them a 1-0 victory.
That means Spain are back into the World Cup quarter-finals for the first time since winning the tournament in 2010.
Spain Team News
Spain have a largely settled starting side, with Nico Williams remaining the only major injury out.
Merino has a habit of scoring late in big games and might be used as an impact player off the bench again, with de la Fuente keeping faith with Oyarzabal starting up front.
Spain Squad
| Position | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | David Raya | 30 | 14 | 0 | Arsenal |
| GK | Joan Garcia | 25 | 2 | 0 | Barcelona |
| GK | Unai Simón | 29 | 63 | 0 | Athletic Bilbao |
| DF | Marc Pubill | 23 | 3 | 0 | Atlético Madrid |
| DF | Álex Grimaldo | 30 | 14 | 0 | Atlético Madrid |
| DF | Eric García | 25 | 21 | 0 | Barcelona |
| DF | Marcos Llorente | 31 | 26 | 0 | Atlético Madrid |
| DF | Pedro Porro | 26 | 21 | 1 | Tottenham Hotspur |
| DF | Aymeric Laporte | 32 | 51 | 2 | Athletic Bilbao |
| DF | Pau Cubarsí | 19 | 17 | 0 | Barcelona |
| DF | Marc Cucurella | 27 | 29 | 1 | Real Madrid |
| MF | Mikel Merino | 30 | 48 | 11 | Arsenal |
| MF | Fabián Ruiz | 30 | 47 | 6 | Paris Saint-Germain |
| MF | Gavi | 21 | 32 | 5 | Barcelona |
| MF | Dani Olmo | 28 | 55 | 12 | Barcelona |
| MF | Yéremy Pino | 23 | 25 | 4 | Crystal Palace |
| MF | Álex Baena | 24 | 21 | 3 | Atlético Madrid |
| MF | Rodri (Captain) | 30 | 67 | 4 | Manchester City |
| MF | Martín Zubimendi | 27 | 26 | 3 | Arsenal |
| MF | Pedri | 23 | 46 | 6 | Barcelona |
| FW | Ferran Torres | 26 | 62 | 24 | Barcelona |
| FW | Nico Williams | 23 | 33 | 6 | Athletic Bilbao |
| FW | Lamine Yamal | 18 | 30 | 7 | Barcelona |
| FW | Mikel Oyarzabal | 29 | 58 | 29 | Real Sociedad |
| FW | Víctor Muñoz | 22 | 2 | 1 | Liverpool |
| FW | Borja Iglesias | 33 | 9 | 0 | Celta Vigo |
Belgium Form Analysis
It wasn't the greatest of group stages for Belgium, but they still managed to finish first courtesy of a big 5-1 win over New Zealand after previously sharing the spoils with Iran and Egypt.
That propelled Belgium into a R32 showdown with Senegal and it was looking like an early elimination after they trailed 2-0 in the 85th minute.
However, a miraculous comeback was completed when Youri Tielemans scored the latest World Cup goal on record, handing Belgium a 3-2 win after extra-time.
The Red Devils then rose to the occasion to crush USA 4-1 in the R16, extending their unbeaten run to 18 games.
Belgium Team News
Rudi Garcia made several risky moves to that starting side against USA, but the gamble paid off, with Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku and all-time top scorer Romelu Lukaku all left on the bench.
Charles De Ketelaere scored a brace before Hans Vanaken added a third and Lukaku made history by becoming the first player in World Cup history to score four World Cup goals off the bench in a single tournament.
Garcia may opt to stick with what worked against USA, but Amadou Onana's tournament is over after an ACL injury.
Belgium Squad
| Position | Player | Age | Caps | Goals | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GK | Thibaut Courtois | 34 | 114 | 0 | Real Madrid |
| GK | Senne Lammens | 24 | 2 | 0 | Manchester United |
| GK | Mike Penders | 20 | 0 | 0 | Chelsea |
| DF | Zeno Debast | 22 | 26 | 1 | Sporting CP |
| DF | Arthur Theate | 26 | 36 | 1 | Eintracht Frankfurt |
| DF | Brandon Mechele | 33 | 14 | 1 | Club Brugge |
| DF | Maxim De Cuyper | 25 | 24 | 4 | Brighton & Hove Albion |
| DF | Thomas Meunier | 34 | 83 | 10 | Unattached |
| DF | Koni De Winter | 24 | 8 | 0 | Milan |
| DF | Joaquin Seys | 21 | 5 | 0 | Club Brugge |
| DF | Timothy Castagne | 30 | 68 | 2 | Fulham |
| DF | Nathan Ngoy | 23 | 7 | 0 | Lille |
| MF | Axel Witsel | 37 | 139 | 12 | Unattached |
| MF | Kevin De Bruyne | 35 | 123 | 38 | Napoli |
| MF | Youri Tielemans (Captain) | 29 | 90 | 15 | Aston Villa |
| MF | Diego Moreira | 21 | 4 | 0 | Strasbourg |
| MF | Hans Vanaken | 33 | 39 | 8 | Club Brugge |
| MF | Nicolas Raskin | 25 | 18 | 2 | Rangers |
| MF | Amadou Onana | 24 | 33 | 1 | Aston Villa |
| FW | Romelu Lukaku (Vice-Captain) | 33 | 131 | 93 | Napoli |
| FW | Leandro Trossard | 31 | 55 | 14 | Arsenal |
| FW | Jérémy Doku | 24 | 47 | 7 | Manchester City |
| FW | Dodi Lukébakio | 28 | 33 | 6 | Benfica |
| FW | Charles De Ketelaere | 25 | 34 | 8 | Atalanta |
| FW | Alexis Saelemaekers | 27 | 27 | 3 | Milan |
| FW | Matias Fernandez-Pardo | 21 | 5 | 0 | Lille |
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Verdict
Spain are backed for another win to nil, with Oyarzabal & Yamal having an impact.
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