World Cup
Belgium vs Senegal
Wed, 01 Jul 2026 - 21:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Lumen Field
Belgium vs Senegal Prediction & Stats - World Cup 2026
Predictions
Belgium and Senegal will meet in an intriguing FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 contest this Wednesday, with both teams chasing a place in the last 16. Belgium arrives as Group G winners, while Senegal earned their knockout spot after a dramatic finish to the group stage.
Rudi García's side collected five points to finish top of Group G. After opening with a 1-1 draw against Egypt and playing out a goalless stalemate with Iran, Belgium rediscovered their attacking form with a commanding 5-1 victory over New Zealand. Senegal, managed by Pape Thiaw, progressed as one of the best third-placed teams from a difficult Group I. The Lions of Teranga bounced back from defeats to France and Norway by thrashing Iraq 5-0 to secure qualification.
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Prediction for Belgium vs Senegal in the 2026 World Cup
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Belgium Win
Last updated on 29-06-2026.
Who is the favourite to win?
According to leading UK-licensed bookmakers, Belgium are the favourites to win, with 44% of the odds pointing to victory.
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🆚 Match: Belgium vs Senegal
🏆 Competition: 2026 FIFA World Cup
📅 Date: Wednesday, 01/07/2026
🕐 Time: 21:00 UK time
🏟️ Stadium: Lumen Field
Belgium in the 2026 World Cup
Belgium come into this match with 3 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup. See the record for Diables Rouges:
World Cup campaign
1 win(s), 2 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s)
Average: 1.67 point(s) per match
6 goals scored in the World Cup (2 per match)
2 goals conceded in the World Cup (0.67 per match)
Diables Rouges in 2026:
9 win(s), 6 draw(s), and 0 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Kevin De Bruyne with 6 goal(s)
Assists: Alexis Saelemaekers with 4 assists
Latest results for Diables Rouges
26/06/2026 23:00
21/06/2026 15:00
15/06/2026 15:00
06/06/2026 09:00
02/06/2026 12:00
Senegal in the 2026 World Cup
Senegal come into this clash with 3 match(es) played in the 2026 World Cup.
See what Senegal have done so far:
World Cup campaign:
1 win(s), 0 draw(s), and 2 defeat(s)
Average: 1 point(s) per match
8 goals scored in the World Cup (2.67 per match)
6 goals conceded in the World Cup (2 per match)
Senegal in 2026
10 win(s), 4 draw(s), and 3 defeat(s) across all competitions
Top scorer: Sadio Mané with 5 goal(s)
Assists: Habib Diallo with 3 assists
Latest results for Senegal
26/06/2026 15:00
22/06/2026 20:00
16/06/2026 15:00
09/06/2026 19:00
31/05/2026 15:30
Belgium vs Senegal: head-to-head history
Belgium and Senegal do not have a recent head-to-head record. This will be the first match between the two national teams in recent years.
Probable lineups for Belgium vs Senegal
Check the probable lineups below for the Belgium vs Senegal prediction in the 2026 World Cup.
Belgium Probable XI: Thibaut Courtois, Brandon Mechele, Nathan Ngoy, Thomas Meunier, Youri Tielemans, Nicolas Raskin, Alexis Saelemaekers, Maxim De Cuyper, Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard, Romelu Lukaku.
Senegal Probable XI: Edouard Mendy, Mory Diouf, Moussa Niakhaté, Kalidou Koulibaly, Krépin Diatta, Idrissa Gueye, Lamine Camara, Iliman Ndiaye, Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson, Ismaïla Sarr.
Other predictions for the match
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Stats
The statistics for Rode Duivels vs Senegal that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.67
League: 2.96
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 53%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 75%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 55%
Cards
2.34
League: 2.74
Corners
11.34
League: 8.64
Home Team
Belgium
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
D
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
D
|
1 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 1 | 6 |
| Scored | 2 | 0.5 | 5 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 0.5 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
2.55 | 2.13 | 3.39 |
|
xGA
|
0.98 | 1.09 | 0.76 |
Away Team
Senegal
International - World Cup
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Home |
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 4.67 | 5 | 4.5 |
| Scored | 2.67 | 5 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 0% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.9 | 3.24 | 1.23 |
|
xGA
|
1.2 | 0.56 | 1.53 |
Corners
9.34 / Match
+21% Corners / Match
Senegal received +21% more corners than Belgium in the World Cup
11.34 / Match
New Zealand
(8)
Iran
(4)
Egypt
(2)(12)
Iraq
(4)
Norway
(4)
France
Cards
1.67 / Match
+149% Cards / Match
Belgium received +149% more cards than Senegal in the World Cup
0.67 / Match
New Zealand
(0)
Iran
(1)
Egypt
(2)(2)
Iraq
(0)
Norway
(0)
France
Goals Scored
2 / Match
+34%
Senegal is +34% better in terms of goals scored
2.67 / Match
New Zealand
(5)
Iran
(0)
Egypt
(1)(5)
Iraq
(2)
Norway
(1)
France
Goals Conceded
0.67 / Match
+67%
Senegal condeded +67% more goals than Belgium
2 / Match
New Zealand
(1)
Iran
(0)
Egypt
(1)(0)
Iraq
(3)
Norway
(3)
France
World Cup Standings
Group A
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mexico
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
South Africa
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
South Korea
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Czech Republic
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group B
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Switzerland
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Canada
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Bosnia-Herzegovina
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Qatar
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group C
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Brazil
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Morocco
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 3 |
Scotland
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Haiti
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
Group D
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
USA
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Australia
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Paraguay
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Turkey
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
Group E
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Germany
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| 2 |
Ivory Coast
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ecuador
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Curaçao
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 9 | -8 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group F
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Netherlands
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Japan
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Sweden
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Tunisia
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 12 | -10 | 0 | 0 |
Group G
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Belgium
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 2 |
Egypt
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Iran
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
New Zealand
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 10 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
Group H
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Spain
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Cape Verde
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 3 |
Uruguay
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 4 |
Saudi Arabia
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 2 | 0.67 |
Group I
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
France
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Norway
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Senegal
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| 4 |
Iraq
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 12 | -11 | 0 | 0 |
Group J
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Argentina
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Austria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 3 |
Algeria
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Jordan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -5 | 0 | 0 |
Group K
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Colombia
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Portugal
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 3 |
Congo DR
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Uzbekistan
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 11 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Group L
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
England
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 2 |
Croatia
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 2 |
| 3 |
Ghana
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 4 |
Panama
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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