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New Zealand vs Belgium Predictions

Main Match Prediction

Belgium Asian Hcp -2.25 @ -100

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Belgium to Win Big

Belgium could be big winners against New Zealand. Take the -100 about them on the -2.25 Asian Handicap and get half stakes returned if the favourites win by two and a full payout if they triumph by more.

Dive into our New Zealand vs Belgium betting breakdown for the complete analysis of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks and bet builder tips.

New Zealand vs Belgium Preview

New Zealand square off against Belgium in this FIFA World Cup Group G encounter at BC Place, with kick-off set for 23:00 on Friday 26 June.

New Zealand were beaten 3-1 at BC Place in their last game, being turned over by Egypt in the World Cup. Darren Bazeley's side recorded five shots on target and had 44% possession, with Finn Surman bagging the goal.

Belgium drew their previous game in the World Cup. The action at Los Angeles Stadium ended 0-0 against Iran. The Red Devils dominated possession with 70% of the ball and had seven shots on goal.

FIFA World Cup G W D L GF GA GD GD P
3 Belgium logo Belgium 2 0 2 0 1 1 0 1:1 2
4 New Zealand logo New Zealand 2 0 1 1 3 5 -2 3:5 1
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Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

New Zealand predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Max Crocombe (GK), Tim Payne, Finn Surman, Michael Boxall, Liberato Cacace, Joe Bell, Marko Stamenic, Callum McCowatt, Sarpreet Singh, Elijah Just, Chris Wood.

Belgium predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Thibaut Courtois (GK), Thomas Meunier, Koni De Winter, Brandon Mechele, Maxim De Cuyper, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Alexis Saelemaekers, Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard, Romelu Lukaku.

Main Match Prediction

Belgium are capable of enjoying a significant margin of victory in this World Cup game and that means that we’re taking the favourites at -2.25 at a price of -100 on the Asian Handicap.

Our job is to consult the latest World Cup team news in order to produce the best football predictions. Then we crack on with the job of analysing the stats that are going to be the most effective.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction:

  • The -2.25 line has been covered by Belgium in 3 of their last 10 games.
Belgium -2.25 Probability

The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 50% chance of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Correct Score Prediction

New Zealand New Zealand logo 0 - 3 Belgium logo Belgium

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Belgium to win 3-0. We can’t pass up the odds of +550 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Kevin De Bruyne Over 3.5 Shots -106 BetMGM logo

Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) has totalled over 3.5 shots in his past two games. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Player Shots line, with odds of -106 on offer.

Latest Kevin De Bruyne Player Prop Odds

Charles De Ketelaere to Score +133 BetMGM logo

Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) has racked up two goals in his past six games. It’s worth a play on the +133 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Belgium -2.25 -100
Both Team To Score No -189
Player Shots Kevin De Bruyne Over 3.5 -106

We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has Belgium with an Asian Handicap of -2.25, No on the Both Teams to Score market merged with Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) to record Over 3.5 shots.

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New Zealand vs Belgium Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Belgium Heavy Favourites in Eyes of the Bookies

Belgium are strong -625 favourites to win this World Cup encounter according to the Full-Time Result betting odds. The bookies give them a 86% chance of claiming victory. New Zealand are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +1600.

It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +210. Alternatively, Belgium can be backed at -200 and New Zealand are on offer at +950.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -164 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Romelu Lukaku Favourite to Score the First Goal

Favourite Romelu Lukaku is available at +260 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Player Goals
Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)
First
+260
Anytime
-159
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Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium)
First
+400
Anytime
+128
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Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Belgium)
First
+420
Anytime
+128
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Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
First
+410
Anytime
+135
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Player Shots On Target
Jérémy Doku (Belgium)
Over 0.5
-303
Under 0.5
-
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Leandro Trossard (Belgium)
Over 0.5
-278
Under 0.5
-
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Dodi Lukébakio (Belgium)
Over 0.5
-204
Under 0.5
-
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Hans Vanaken (Belgium)
Over 0.5
-167
Under 0.5
-
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Player Shots
Romelu Lukaku (Belgium)
Over 3.5
-141
Under 3.5
-
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Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium)
Over 3.5
+132
Under 3.5
-
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Matias Fernandez-Pardo (Belgium)
Over 3.5
+108
Under 3.5
-
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Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)
Over 3.5
-118
Under 3.5
-
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Team Stats

Latest competitive match stats. Full Time Result and Goals.

New Zealand logo New Zealand Stats
Belgium logo Belgium Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 6 wins and 1 defeat in the previous 7 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 5 wins and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
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Corners
Corners
Possession
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New Zealand vs Belgium Lineups & Team News

Check the New Zealand vs Belgium team news before you place your bets. Get the predicted and confirmed World Cup lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.

New Zealand Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Belgium Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

New Zealand Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Max Crocombe
2 Tim Payne 16 Finn Surman 5 Michael Boxall 13 Liberato Cacace
6 Joe Bell 8 Marko Stamenic
20 Callum McCowatt 10 Sarpreet Singh 11 Elijah Just
9 Chris Wood
1 Thibaut Courtois
15 Thomas Meunier 16 Koni De Winter 4 Brandon Mechele 5 Maxim De Cuyper
23 Nicolas Raskin 8 Youri Tielemans
22 Alexis Saelemaekers 7 Kevin De Bruyne 10 Leandro Trossard
9 Romelu Lukaku

Belgium Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1

Previous New Zealand Lineups

21 Jun FIFA World Cup
New Zealand 1-3 Egypt
15 Jun FIFA World Cup
Iran 2-2 New Zealand
06 Jun Friendlies
England 1-0 New Zealand
02 Jun Friendlies
Haiti 4-0 New Zealand
30 Mar Friendlies
New Zealand 4-1 Chile
27 Mar Friendlies
New Zealand 0-2 Finland

Previous Belgium Lineups

21 Jun FIFA World Cup
Belgium 0-0 Iran
15 Jun FIFA World Cup
Belgium 1-1 Egypt
06 Jun Friendlies
Belgium 5-0 Tunisia
02 Jun Friendlies
Croatia 0-2 Belgium
31 Mar Friendlies
Mexico 1-1 Belgium
28 Mar Friendlies
USA 2-5 Belgium

Injuries & Suspensions

New Zealand Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Belgium Injury Table
Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.
Team Squads

New Zealand Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Darren Bazeley

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Michael Boxall 5 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Max Crocombe 1 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Chris Wood 9 F 2 180 2 0 0 2 0 0
Finn Surman 16 D 2 180 2 0 1 0 0 0
Joe Bell 6 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0

Belgium Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Rudi Garcia

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Leandro Trossard 10 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Youri Tielemans 8 M 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Brandon Mechele 4 D 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Thibaut Courtois 1 G 2 180 2 0 0 0 0 0
Kevin De Bruyne 7 M 2 170 2 0 0 0 0 0
FIFA FlagWorld Cup Table
World Cup Group A
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Mexico 3 3 0 0 6:0 9
2 South Africa 3 1 1 1 2:3 4
3 South Korea 3 1 0 2 2:3 3
4 Czech Republic 3 0 1 2 2:6 1
World Cup Group B
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Switzerland 3 2 1 0 7:3 7
2 Canada 3 1 1 1 8:3 4
3 Bosnia and H. 3 1 1 1 5:6 4
4 Qatar 3 0 1 2 2:10 1
World Cup Group C
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Brazil 3 2 1 0 7:1 7
2 Morocco 3 2 1 0 6:3 7
3 Scotland 3 1 0 2 1:4 3
4 Haiti 3 0 0 3 2:8 0
World Cup Group D
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 USA 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
2 Australia 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
3 Paraguay 2 1 0 1 2:4 3
4 Turkey 2 0 0 2 0:3 0
World Cup Group E
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Germany 2 2 0 0 9:2 6
2 Ivory Coast 2 1 0 1 2:2 3
3 Ecuador 2 0 1 1 0:1 1
4 Curacao 2 0 1 1 1:7 1
World Cup Group F
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Netherlands 2 1 1 0 7:3 4
2 Japan 2 1 1 0 6:2 4
3 Sweden 2 1 0 1 6:6 3
4 Tunisia 2 0 0 2 1:9 0
World Cup Group G
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Egypt 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
2 Iran 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
3 Belgium 2 0 2 0 1:1 2
4 New Zealand 2 0 1 1 3:5 1
World Cup Group H
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Spain 2 1 1 0 4:0 4
2 Uruguay 2 0 2 0 3:3 2
3 Cape Verde 2 0 2 0 2:2 2
4 Saudi Arabia 2 0 1 1 1:5 1
World Cup Group I
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 France 2 2 0 0 6:1 6
2 Norway 2 2 0 0 7:3 6
3 Senegal 2 0 0 2 3:6 0
4 Iraq 2 0 0 2 1:7 0
World Cup Group J
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Argentina 2 2 0 0 5:0 6
2 Austria 2 1 0 1 3:3 3
3 Algeria 2 1 0 1 2:4 3
4 Jordan 2 0 0 2 2:5 0
World Cup Group K
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Colombia 2 2 0 0 4:1 6
2 Portugal 2 1 1 0 6:1 4
3 DR Congo 2 0 1 1 1:2 1
4 Uzbekistan 2 0 0 2 1:8 0
World Cup Group L
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 England 2 1 1 0 4:2 4
2 Ghana 2 1 1 0 1:0 4
3 Croatia 2 1 0 1 3:4 3
4 Panama 2 0 0 2 0:2 0

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