Seattle Stadium, USA | 2026 World Cup Round of 32 | Wednesday, July 1 | 9pm BST
Ahead of Wednesday’s clash in Seattle, BetVictor News, delivers the in-depth Belgium vs Senegal preview – including the score prediction, overall H2H record, team news, latest odds, the best betting angles and more.
- Belgium vs Senegal prediction: Red Devils too hot for the Lions of Teranga to handle
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Belgium Vs Senegal Preview
Having recorded their biggest ever World Cup win after mauling New Zealand 5-1 on MD3 of the group stages, the Belgium vs Senegal odds lean towards a Red Devils victory on Wednesday night.
Rudi Garcia’s side are the first nation since England in 1990 to top their respective group without winning any of their first two games. That sizeable defeat of the All Whites will have restored a degree of confidence having struggled against Egypt and Iran.
As for the Lions of Teranga, they had to navigate World Cup betting favourites France and World Cup dark horses Norway in Group I. The 2026 AFCON ‘champions’ lost to both but ensured their place in the Round of 32 having beaten Iraq 5-0 on June 26.
Belgium Vs Senegal H2H Record
As far as the Belgium vs Senegal H2H record goes, this will be the first ever clash between the two nations. The Red Devils are unbeaten in five of their six World Cup matches against African opponents whereas the Lions of Teranga have lost their last four on the trot against UEFA opposition on the global stage.
However, Senegal famously beat France – who were the reigning champions – in the 2002 group stages. The late Papa Bouba Diop scored the only goal of the game to give Bruno Metsu’s side their most famous World Cup victory.
Belgium Vs Senegal Team News
Rudi Garcia has a fully-fit squad to choose from which means household names Thibaut Courtois, Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers will all start in Seattle. The same applies for Arsenal star Leandro Trossard who netted twice against New Zealand.
As for Senegal, former Chelsea goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is almost certain to miss out owing to a knee injury sustained against Norway. Another former Blue – Kalidou Koulibaly – may have to settle for a place on the bench having struggled against the Norwegians on MD2.
Belgium’s last six in all comps:
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Senegal’s last six in all comps:
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Belgium Vs Senegal Predicted Lineups
Belgium predicted lineup:
Courtois; Castagne, Theate, Mechele, De Cuyper; Vanaken, Tielemans; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; De Ketelaere
Senegal predicted lineup:
Diaw; Jakobs, Seck, Niakhate, Diatta; Camara, Gueye, Diarra; Mane, Jackson, Sarr
Belgium Vs Senegal TV Channel, Live Streaming And Radio
Belgium vs Senegal is available to watch live in the UK on ITV1 (kick-off 9pm). Streaming is also available on ITVX. Followers can also tune in via BBC Radio 5 Live.
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Belgium Vs Senegal Betting Angles
Key Match Stats
- This will be the first ever clash between the two nations
- Belgium World Cup stats – Belgium averaged seven shots on target per match in the group stages. The overall average was 3.67
- Senegal World Cup stats – Senegal scored ten of their last 12 goals after half-time including four of their five goals against Iraq
Top Betting Angles for Belgium vs Senegal
Over 3.5 goals: Has landed in five of Senegal’s last six across all comps. Online at 11/5.
BTTS (Yes): Came in for two of Belgium’s group games, the same with Senegal. Available at 7/10.
Belgium vs Senegal specials: Belgium to have most shots on target in each half at 7/4 offers decent value.
Belgium Vs Senegal Prediction
With seasoned stars such as Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Thibaut Courtois in their ranks, we are predicting Belgium to beat Senegal and advance to the Round of 16. The 5-1 victory over New Zealand highlighted the Red Devils attacking intent and although the Lions of Teranga can boast quality in their squad, the Europeans should prove too hot to handle.
Prediction: Belgium 3-1 Senegal (14/1)
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