Belgium vs Canada Prediction: This thrilling World Cup encounter won’t deprive us of goals

Roberto Martinez's side will lock horns with Canada in a Group F World Cup encounter at the Ahmed Ali Stadium. Belgium head into this campaign as the third-best side four years ago, while Canada, for the second time in their history, will feature in the most prestigious football tournament later tomorrow.

BELGIUM

FIFA Ranking: 2nd

Last five matches: DWWLL

The Red Devils are one of the favourites in this tournament, and it’s their fourteenth time since 1930. They are yet to triumph; however, their last two appearances were quarterfinals and third-place finishes, respectively. Belgium had their best outing in Russia in 2018; they won their first five games and had one of the best comebacks in the history of the game. Belgium came back from two goals down to secure all the points against the Asian Powerhouse Japan. Belgium surged ahead and knocked out tournament favourites Brazil in the quarterfinals. Unfortunately, they bowed to their first defeat against France and beat England to secure a third-place finish.

Roberto Martinez secured the ticket to this tournament with six wins and two draws in the qualifying rounds. However, Belgium have been struggling in recent games, having lost two matches in a row. More recently, they were beaten by Egypt.

Belgium has big names in their cart, but the absence of their highest goal scorer Lukaku will affect their chances.

Belgium Starting 11 (3-4-2-1): Courtois; Dendoncker, Alderweireld, Vertonghen; Meunier, Witsel, Tielemans, Carrasco; De Bruyne, E Hazard; Batshuayi.

Key Player: Kelvin De Bruyne

CANADA

FIFA Ranking: 41st

Last five games: LWLDW

The Voyageurs were one of the least experienced in this competition before now, and they last appeared in 1986. However, the appointment of John Herdman has improved the Northern American side massively.

Canada played fourteen games in their qualifying round and attained the top spot after picking up twenty-eight points from a possible forty-two. They have the same points as Mexico and are three ahead of the USA in the third spot.

Canada have been below par in their last five games, with two losses, a draw and two wins.

The bad news for John Herdman's side is the absence of Alphonso Davies, who might not be fit for their opening game.

Canada Starting 11 (3-4-3): Borjan; Johnston, Vitoria, Miller; Laryea, Eustaquio, Hutchinson, Adekugbe; Buchanan, Larin, David.

Key Player: Jonathan David

Expert Betting Tips

Belgium are by far the better side here, with notable names like Kelvin, Carrasco, Hazard, Trosadd and the like. They will most likely take advantage of youthful Canada and score more than two goals here; bet on a home win and over 1.5 goals for 1.93.

We expect a high-scoring affair as both teams are great in the offence. Belgium will be the team in possession of the ball for most of the match, but we’re specific that Canada will create plenty of chances via counter-attacks; bet on a total of over 2.5 goals here for 1.72.

Canada can, by chance, get a goal here: bet on 1.92.

Good luck!