Belgium vs. Canada - Betting tips, predictions, and odds
The Group F of the FIFA World Cup in Qatar is providing us with a clash between Belgium and Canada at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium. Here you can get the best Belgium vs. Canada betting tips and predictions.
H2H, form, and stats
It’s going to be the first-ever meeting between Belgium and Canada. Belgium qualified for this World Cup without problems after finishing atop of their group with 20 points out of eight matches. The Red Devils had six wins and didn't lose a game to end five points of Wales and six of the Czech Republic.
They did fail to qualify for the final stage of the UEFA Nations League as their neighbours the Netherlands had six more points. The Oranje managed to beat Belgium twice in the process. Those two defeats were the only ones Belgium suffered in their last ten matches.
Canada qualified for the World Cup for the second time in its history and the first since 1986. They did it after finishing atop of the CONCACAF group with 28 points, the same amount as Mexico but with a better goal difference.
The Canadians had three points more than the USA and Costa Rica scoring a group-high 23 and allowing a group-low seven goals. The Maple Leafs had three test matches to prepare for the World Cup. After beating the hosts Qatar 2-0, they lost to Uruguay 2-0 and then drew with Bahrain 2-2.
Injuries and squad news
The golden generation of Belgium has the last opportunity to win a big tournament after falling short in the previous World Cup in Russia. The Belgians did win the bronze medal after defeating England in a battle for third place, but they are hoping to make a step forward and reach the final for the first time in the nation’s history.
Head coach Roberto Martínez will count on his most experienced players such as Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, Dries Mertens, Romelu Lukaku, Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, and Thibaut Courtois. Belgium has 11 players with 30 years of age or older, which makes them one of the oldest teams at the World Cup with an average of 27.8 years.
Canada has the best generation of players in its history, and they proved that in the qualification stage. Cyle Larin, Alphonso Davies, and Jonathan David will lead the line for the Canadians. Davies is one of the best left-backs on the planet and a young, exciting talent who has a much more attacking role in the national team than he has at Bayern Munich.
He already has 12 goals to his name and is definitely a player to watch, not only in this game against Belgium but in the entire tournament. Captain and journeyman Atiba Hutchinson will reach the 100-game mark for Canada if he plays in all three group matches, which is most likely. Hutchinson is the nation’s most-capped player and the most influential one as well. Stephen Eustáquio, Lucas Cavallini, Junior Hoilett, and Milan Borjan are also key players for this country.
Belgium vs. Canada Betting predictions and odds
The fact that the bookies are giving 1.46 odds on Belgium winning is proof that they are respecting Canada and are even giving them a chance here. The odds on Canada are 6.75, while you can bet on a draw at 4.54. The bookmakers expect a multi-goal match and are offering 1.75 odds on Over 2.5 goals, while Under 2.5 goals can be backed at 2.10.
Our best tip for Belgium vs. Canada game
Although we do believe the Red Devils will get three points in this duel, backing them at these odds is not an option. Canada has pretty quick players up front and they will try to exploit aging and slow Belgium defenders and use their pace to cause trouble.
We’re pretty sure the Maple Leafs have enough quality to score at least a goal in this game, so if you like high odds and betting on singles, our advice is back Belgium to win with both teams scoring at excellent 3.24 odds. However, we’re going with the safer option and BTTS here.
Belgium vs. Canada: Where to watch? Date, hour, and TV schedule
- FIFA World Cup
- Venue: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium (Al Rayyan)
- Wednesday, November 23, 2022
- 8 PM CET
To check the full TV schedule visit https://www.protipster.com/football-live-stream.
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