Belgium vs Senegal Prediction & Picks - World Cup
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On Wednesday, Belgium and Senegal will clash in Round-of-32 action in Seattle, where both teams will be looking to extend their stay at the 2026 World Cup.
After a reasonably underwhelming start to proceedings, the Belgians did what they had to do last time out, reaching the knockouts courtesy of a high-scoring win over New Zealand. Can they now replicate that performance against better opposition? That’s the question. It looked for a while as if the Senegalese would be going home, but thanks to a high-scoring win of their own, they snuck into the knockouts and are now looking to cause a sizable upset.
Looking at the early lines and then looking at what these two teams have produced in the competition so far, ‘Both Teams to Score’ appeals at odds of -105.
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Belgium vs Senegal Form
Belgium and Senegal Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 26, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 21, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 15, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jun 2, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 21, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 15, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 6, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 18, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 10, 2025 - World Cup
Sep 7, 2025 - World Cup
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 26, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 2, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Nov 15, 2025 - World Cup
Oct 13, 2025 - World Cup
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 26, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 22, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 9, 2026 - International Friendlies
May 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 26, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 9, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Mar 28, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 18, 2026 - AFCON
Jan 14, 2026 - AFCON
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Jun 22, 2026 - World Cup
Jun 16, 2026 - World Cup
May 31, 2026 - International Friendlies
Jan 9, 2026 - AFCON
Dec 30, 2025 - AFCON
Nov 18, 2025 - International Friendlies
Belgium - Senegal: Form Analysis
The Red Devils began the tournament in rather tame fashion, tying 1-1 with Egypt, before struggling to shift through the gears against the Iranians, so much so that they were perhaps fortunate not to lose. Thankfully, Rudi Garcia’s men got going last time out, scoring five goals on their way to demolishing New Zealand. Off the back of that effort, they should, at the very least, be feeling more confident, and confidence is what they’ll need to defeat a more than decent Senegalese team.
Off the back of that effort, they should, at the very least, be feeling more confident, and confidence is what they’ll need to defeat a more than decent Senegalese team.
For the Lions of Teranga, the tournament began with a loss, but given that they were up against the French, they can’t be judged too harshly for that, especially as they matched Les Bleus for periods and created some promising chances. Second time out, Pape Thiaw’s men continued to look dangerous in the final third, and this time they scored twice. Unfortunately, they struggled to contain the Norwegians, losing 3-2. Third time out, they thumped Iraq and sent themselves through as one of the best third-place finishers.
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Senegal v Belgium last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Substitutes
M. Penders
S. Lammens
DefenderJ. Seys
K. De Winter
T. Meunier
MidfielderD. Moreira
A. Saelemaekers
A. Onana
N. Raskin
A. Witsel
ForwardM. Fernandez-Pardo
R. Lukaku
D. Lukebakio
Y. Diouf
DefenderK. Koulibaly
A. Mendy
M. Sarr
E. Diouf
MidfielderB. Ndiaye
P. Gueye
P. Ciss
P. Sarr
ForwardA. Diao
C. Ndiaye
B. Dieng
N. Jackson
I. Ndiaye
Missing players
Z. Debast
E. Mendy
Belgium & Senegal Squad Analysis
Kevin De Bruyne announced himself to the 2026 World Cup with a solid performance against New Zealand last time out and will once again be Belgium’s key man. Rudi Garcia may also continue to use Hans Vanaken as one of the chief creators after the Club Brugge midfielder made his first start of the tournament last time out.
Rudi Garcia may also continue to use Hans Vanaken as one of the chief creators after the Club Brugge midfielder made his first start of the tournament last time out.
It would be rather surprising if Pape Thiaw made many changes to the Senegal team that delivered a confident performance last time out. Key man Ismaila Sarr, who has scored three goals at this tournament, will continue in offense, as will Sadio Mane. Habib Diarra played well in midfield, though he may struggle to keep Pape Gueye, who came on and scored twice, out of the team on this occasion. Iliman Ndiaye is another who could return to the starting XI having scored as a substitute against Iraq.
Most goals and assists
Belgium
Senegal
L. Trossard
(2 Goals)
I. Sarr
(3 Goals)
R. Lukaku
(1 Assists)
,
H. Vanaken
(1 Assists)
,
L. Trossard
(1 Assists)
,
N. Raskin
(1 Assists)
I. Ndiaye
(2 Assists)
Belgium - Senegal Key Points
- Both teams found the net when Belgium played New Zealand last time out.
- Both teams come into this game having scored five goals last time out.
- Both teams have scored in four of the six games played by these two teams at the 2026 World Cup.
- Both teams scored in each of Senegal's two group games against higher-ranked teams.
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Our Belgium vs Senegal Prediction
Finally, after doing a lot of pestering the opponents goal without actually sticking the ball in the net, the Belgians clicked into top gear last time out, and off the back of that effort, they should hurt a Senegalese defense that hasn’t been too strong in the big games.
However, the Africans have lots to offer offensively, and they too should be capable of making their presence felt against a Belgian team that has conceded against both Egypt and Senegal at this tournament. Is the early market accurately reflecting the chances of both teams finding the net in this game? Not quite, leaving value on the table.
Our Belgium vs Senegal Pick: Both Teams to Score.
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Senegal to Win
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