Belgium

vs

Senegal

Preview

Belgium

• Belgium have remained unbeaten across their last 10 matches across all competitions (W6, D4).
• Rudi Garcia was appointed as Belgium's boss on 24 January 2025 and he's brought with him a calm, controlled approach that relies on having the ball, moving it well and pressing opponents when necessary.
• They're a very composed unit and if they can get on top of Senegal's pressing style on Wednesday, they should control this matchup.

Senegal

• Senegal's last five matches across all competitions have seen them win one, draw one and lose three (W1, D1, L3).
• Pape Thiaw took over the Senegalese national team on 3 October 2024, and he has kept up his side's front-foot, high-energy identity.
• They're happy to press aggressively and make turnovers, often hitting on the counterattack with pace and purpose.

Head-to-Head

• With no previous head-to-head, this matchup is all about styles and momentum.
• An interesting contest awaits at Seattle Stadium.

Betting Insights

• Belgium are the clear favorite at 1.98, Senegal are a tempting 4.55 and the draw is 3.35.
• We'll side with Belgium to make it through this knockout stage matchup with a win.
• Both teams not to score at 1.7 is also attractive and that's our main play here, as we expect a tight Belgium win.