Belgium take on the visitors Wales in qualification match for FIFA World Cup. The match will be played on Monday, June 9th at King Baudouin Stadium (Brussels).
Belgium faces the task of rebuilding its reputation. The Red Devils were, until recently, one of the top forces in European football. But after their peak at the 2018 World Cup — where they claimed the bronze — things began to unravel, culminating in a group-stage exit in Qatar and the dismissal of Roberto Martínez. His successor, Domenico Tedesco, didn’t last long either. Despite a disappointing Euro 2024 where Belgium earned just one win and were eliminated in the Round of 16 by France via an own goal, he was given a brief reprieve — but a dismal Nations League run with just 4 points, including a loss to Israel, sealed his fate. Rudi Garcia took over in March, with Thibaut Courtois returning in goal, but debut nerves led to a 1-3 loss to Ukraine. However, they rebounded strongly in the second leg with a 3-0 win and kicked off qualifying this week by facing North Macedonia — where they led 1-0 but collapsed late to lose.
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Wales impressed during a golden stretch that peaked with their Euro 2016 semifinal run. Their long-awaited World Cup appearance ended in disappointment, followed by Gareth Bale's retirement — a loss that arguably cost them qualification for the last Euro, where they fell to Poland in a home playoff on penalties. With new manager Craig Bellamy in charge, Wales responded well last autumn, topping their Nations League group ahead of Montenegro, Iceland, and a misfiring Turkey side. Their current qualifying campaign started with a confident win over Kazakhstan, though they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by North Macedonia. In June, they handled Liechtenstein comfortably, winning 3-0, though their approach was conservative and control-oriented. Wales may lack star power, but they remain organized, physical, and tough to break down.
Since 2021, Belgium are unbeaten in this matchup — winning twice and drawing twice. Belgium are the favorites on paper, but this may underestimate a seasoned and disciplined Welsh side. Back Wales with a +1.5 handicap.
Prediction for the match: Wales to win with +1.5 handicap.
