Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 1/1
Bookmaker: Dachbet
Looking to extend on their World Cup qualifying romp and collect a heavyweight European scalp, Wales will travel to Brussels when they meet Belgium on Monday night.
Belgium
Starting with the hosts, while Belgium might have opened their World Cup qualifying campaign pencilled in as a landslide contender to claim top spot in Group J, the Red Devils find themselves at the heart of a public struggle. Slumping their way to a EURO 24 Round of 16 exit at the hands of last summer, Rudi Garcia appears to have a major job on his hands. Putting in another worrying performance over the weekend as they eventually had to settle for a 1-1 stalemate away at North Macedonia, Belgium have remarkably mustered just a sole win from any of their previous eight competitive appearances across all competitions. Showing some real issues at both ends of the pitch, Garcia’s side should face another stern examination here.
Belgium Team News
While Kevin De Bruyne might have completed an emotional exit from Manchester City last month, the 33-year-old will lead out Belgium on Monday night and earn a 111th international cap. Left as an unused substitute against North Macedonia over the weekend, Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard could be handed a full recall.
Helping Napoli claim a fourth Serie A crown this season, former Manchester United marksman Romelu Lukaku will lead the line in Brussels. Enjoying a sensational campaign with Nottingham Forest, Matz Sels will start between the sticks here.
Wales
As for the visitors, while Craig Bellamy might have only been appointed last summer, Wales are certainly enjoying life under the former Burnley coach. Last seen marking their return to Group J action storming their way to a routine 3-0 romp against Liechtenstein over the weekend, Monday’s guests find the mood in their camp at a red-hot high. Getting their World Cup qualifying adventure underway with a 3-1 win against Kazakhstan on March 22nd, the Dragons will travel over to Brussels smelling the chance to collect what would be a heavyweight scalp. Mustering seven points from their first three Group J appearances, Bellamy’s high-flying squad are also unbeaten in all of their last nine matchups across all competitions.
Wales Team News
Limping off against Liechtenstein over the weekend after sustaining a first-half knock, Wales have confirmed that Nottingham Forest defender Nico Williams will miss out here. Switching his international allegiance last year, Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow will start between the sticks.
Finding the net in Cardiff on Saturday and opening his Group J , Sheffield United striker Kieffer Moore will lead the line. Crowned a Europa League winner with Tottenham last month, Ben Davies will start at the heart of Bellamy’s defence.
Belgium vs Wales Key Factors to Consider
Conclusion
Verdict: Both teams to score
Best Odds: 1/1
Bookmaker: Dachbet
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