Belgium defeated New Zealand to finish top of Group G
Senegal’s 5-0 win over Iraq helped them make it through the group stage
Recommended bet: Senegal to win in extra-time
Score prediction: Belgium 2-2 Senegal (Senegal to win in extra-time)
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Date, kick-off time, stadium, competition
Wednesday July 1, 21:00 BST at Lumin Field, Seattle – World Cup Round of 32
Where to watch
ITV, livescorebet.com
Outright odds
Belgium – 50/1 Senegal – 125/1
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Team news
There appears to be no injury worries for Belgium boss Rudi Garcia, whose biggest decision will be whether or not to start talisman Romelu Lukaku.
The Napoli striker has made impacts when coming off the bench in both the Egypt and New Zealand games, but he failed to impress in the goalless draw with Iran when starting.
As for Senegal, their biggest concern remains the injury of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. The former Chelsea player sustained an issue to his left knee in their defeat to Norway and he missed their convincing victory over Iraq. He could again be replaced by Mory Diaw.
The stats
Senegal’s record against European nations is grim reading, having lost each of the past four meetings, including a 3-0 defeat to England at the 2022 Fifa World Cup.
Both sides scored five goals apiece in their respective final group stage matches, although Belgium only managed to score one other in their remaining fixtures, while Senegal netted three times.
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Prediction
Given the fact that both sides have scored a combined 14 goals in this summer’s World Cup, there is every chance this could be a goal fest, especially as they have each shown weaknesses in defence too.
Belgium might have finished top of their group, but they only managed five points from their opening three games and they have not yet hit the heights they should be with the talent in their squad.
Kevin De Bruyne continues to pull the strings for his side, but he needs others around him to step up if they are to progress into the latter stages of the competition.
Senegal also have big players to rely on in the shape of Sadio Mane and Ismaila Sarr, but their defence has been shaky at times.
However, they will be full of confidence after their 5-0 win over Iraq saw them progress out of a tough group featuring France and Norway.
This is one of the ties of the last 32, and it could really go either way. It would not be a massive surprise to see this one go to extra-time, or even penalties, for the outcome to be decided.
Score prediction: Belgium 2-2 Senegal (Senegal to win in extra-time)
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Belgium vs Senegal Predictions Line-ups
Belgium (4-2-3-1) T. Courtois; T. Castagne, N. Ngoy, A. Theate, M. De Cuyper; Y. Tielemans, H. Vanaken; J. Doku, K. De Bruyne, L. Trossard; C. De Ketelaere
Senegal (4-3-3) M. Diaw; K. Diatta, A. Seck, M. Niakhaté, I. Jakobs; H. Diarra, Idrissa Gueye, L. Camara; I. Mbaye, Ismaïla Sarr, S. Mané
Belgium vs Senegal Bet Builder Player Picks
Lamine Camara over 0.5 shots — odds @8/13 - Senegal's Lamine Camara had three attempts at goal in the group stage and averaged one shot per 90 minutes for Monaco in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 season.
Maxim De Cuyper over 0.5 shots on target — odds @21/10 - Belgium left-back Maxim De Cuyper had five shots on target in three appearances during the group stage.
Nathan Ngoy to be shown a card — odds @5/2 - Belgium centre-back Nathan Ngoy was booked ten times for Lille in the 2025-26 Ligue 1 campaign and sent off against Iran in Group G.
Sadio Mane to register an assist — odds @4/1 - Senegal's Sadio Mane has claimed 25 assists in the last three Saudi Pro League seasons and set up a goal against Norway in the group stage.
Thomas Meunier over 1.5 fouls — odds @6/5 - Belgium full-back Thomas Meunier has committed six fouls in just 159 minutes of playing time at this tournament.
Belgium vs Senegal Bet Builders
Bet Builder 1 — 5.25/1
Both teams to score - Both teams look far stronger in attack than defence and an entertaining clash is on the cards.
Senegal or draw double chance - Senegal competed well in defeats to France and Norway and should make life difficult for favourites Belgium.
Leandro Trossard over 0.5 shots on target - The Arsenal forward finished the club season strongly and scored twice in Belgium's 5-1 win over New Zealand.
Nathan Ngoy over 0.5 fouls - The Belgian centre-back was shown a straight red card against Iran and has averaged 2.3 fouls per 90 minutes at the World Cup.
Bet Builder 2 — 29/1
Over 2.5 goals - Senegal's three Group I matches produced 14 goals and Belgium's World Cup qualifiers averaged 4.5 goals per game.
Maxim De Cuyper over 0.5 shots on target - The attack-minded Belgium left-back had five shots on target in three Group G appearances.
Lamine Camara over 0.5 shots - The Senegal midfielder had three attempts at goal in three group-stage outings and should get more shooting opportunities.
Ismaila Sarr anytime goalscorer - Senegal's forward scored twice against Iraq, taking his tally to 17 goals in his last 30 games for club and country.
Belgium vs Senegal Match Odds
Outcome | Odds |
|---|---|
Belgium to win | 27/25 |
Draw | 21/10 |
Senegal to win | 23/10 |
