{"id":87550,"date":"2026-07-01T16:07:01","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T06:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/?p=87550"},"modified":"2026-07-01T16:07:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T06:07:04","slug":"belgium-vs-senegal-predictions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neds.com.au\/blog\/2026\/07\/belgium-vs-senegal-predictions\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgium vs Senegal Predictions \u2013 Round Of 32, Match 8"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Belgium<\/div>\n
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Belgium will be desperate to make a statement on Thursday after their last two World Cup campaigns told\u00a0very different\u00a0stories.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Their third-place finish in 2018 feels a long time ago after a flat Group Stage exit in 2022, but they arrive here with confidence restored following a 5-1 win over New Zealand.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Senegal, meanwhile, punched their ticket to the knockouts with a 5-0 thumping of Iraq, finally getting the chance to play an opponent closer to their level after opening with France and Norway.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, the Lions of Teranga have looked vulnerable when put under pressure, and their habit of conceding in bunches is a real concern against a Belgian side with this much quality in the final third.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

With this being the first meeting between the two nations,\u00a0don\u2019t\u00a0be surprised if both teams take a little time to settle. But once Belgium find their rhythm, their class should start to show.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Prediction:<\/strong> Belgium to Cover -1 Goal @ $3.90<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Value:<\/strong> Both Teams to Score \u2013 No @ $1.95<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Player Pick:<\/strong> Kevin De Bruyne 2+ Shots on Target @ $2.65<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\t\t\t\n Belgium vs Senegal<\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/section>\n\n\n\n

Belgium vs Senegal Odds & Popular Betting Markets<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here’s a quick look at the current odds and popular betting markets for the Belgium vs Senegal matchup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

*odds are correct at the time of publishing and are subject to change <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n