Belgium vs Senegal prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, July 1, 2026
In the World Cup Round of 16 on July 1, 2026, Belgium and Senegal national teams will face off. Both sides are aiming to advance to the next round.
Belgium vs Senegal: Team News and Expert Analysis
Belgium, under their current manager Rudi Garcia, started with a hard-fought win in the Nations League play-out against Ukraine. They then topped their qualifying group, collecting eighteen points in eight qualification matches. At the World Cup, however, they began with draws against Egypt and Iran. Fortunately, they went on to crush New Zealand 5-1, eventually even winning their group.
Senegal not only won their qualification group with 24 points in ten matches (two more than DR Congo), but also triumphed at the AFCON – although they were later handed a technical loss in the final match against Morocco. At the World Cup, they started with failures against France and Sweden. After those results, they not only needed to win, but to thrash Iraq. A 5-0 victory was enough for them to qualify for the playoffs from third place.
Europeans average 3.1 goals scored per match, conceding 0.8. Their African opponents are more pragmatic: scoring an average of 1.8 goals and conceding about one per game.
Previous Matches: Belgium vs Senegal
This will be the first ever meeting between these teams.
De Bruyne and company are expected to win. However, their opponents have quality of their own – we expect both teams to score here (odds – 1.96).
Belgium vs Senegal: Key Statistics and Trends
- Belgium have drawn two out of three matches in the tournament
- 60% of Belgium's games end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 3.9
- Senegal have lost three of their last five matches
- 40% of Senegal's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per match is 2.8
Belgium vs Senegal: Probable Starting Lineups
Belgium uses a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (probable lineup): Courtois - De Keyper, Theate, Mechele, Castagne - Vanaken, Tielemans - De Bruyne, Trossard, Doku - De Ketelaere
Senegal uses a 1-4-3-3 formation (probable lineup): Diaw - Jakobs, Niakhaté, Seck, Diatta - Camara, Gueye, Diarra - Mané, Sarr, Mbaye. Mendy is injured
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