Belgium vs Canada Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 23rd November 2022

The spotlight is on Belgium and Canada when they meet in the opening round of the World Cup. The upcoming group stage match kicks off at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Wednesday.

This is the opening match of the group stage for Belgium and Canada with both aiming to secure a good start to the tournament standings. Everyone knows this could be pivotal for a strong tournament. Belgium head to their upcoming match as number two in the FIFA world ranking. Meanwhile, there is a pretty big gap to upcoming opponents Canada. They enter the game ranked number 41 in the world.

Belgium are heavy favourites with the bookmakers to top their group. The most optimistic of fans will, of course, be dreaming of lifting the trophy.

Canada arrive at the World Cup with mischief on their mind, but seeing them get beyond the group would indeed raise some eyebrows.

Belgium vs Canada Prediction

Belgium Form

In their last three matches, Belgium won 2-1 against Wales, before losing 1-0 against Netherlands and 1-2 to Egypt. Belgium claimed a modest four wins from their previous 10 matches across all tournaments. They drew three of the games, whilst losing three.

Belgium scored an average of 1.8 goals in ten matches or a total of 18, while allowing 13 goals against. This is an average of 1.3 goals goal against per match, achieving a clean sheet two times.

Canada Form

Their past three matches saw Canada beating Qatar 0-2, losing 2-0 against Uruguay, and beating Japan by 1-2. Canada claimed five wins in their last 10 matches across all tournaments, while also drawing one along the way. They endured defeat in four of the games in this run.

Ahead of their upcoming World Cup match, Canada have an ample average of 1.7 goals goals per game in their last ten matches. They scored a tolerable 17 goals, while also conceding nine times. That amounts to an average of 0.9 per game, in which they kept their opponents from scoring four times.

Tournament Overview

Heading into their opening World Cup group match, we expect Belgium to win their premiere at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. Attempting to get through the group stages effortlessly, dropping points here is not on the agenda for Belgium. Should Canada actually escape with points to their account from the opening match at the World Cup it'll be a massive surprise. Bookmakers expect them to be run over at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium on Wednesday.

Belgium vs Canada Lineups

Belgium vs Canada Betting Tips

It is early days yet for the new World Cup season and Belgium as well as Canada have a couple of prospects who could end up dominate their offensive lines this season. We have listed some of their possible goalscorers in their upcoming match.

In their last 10 matches across all tournaments Belgium won four times, drew three and lost three times. Canada claimed five wins, drew one time and lost four in their last 10 games across all tournaments.

Over 2.5 goals happened in six of Belgium’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of the previous ten matches which Canada played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.7 goals in these matches.

Belgium scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Canada got the opening goal in four out of their last ten games. Canada managed four wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.