Belgium – Canada : Preview & Prediction
Belgium will have to make amends after its last two counter-performances. Indeed, the Belgians lost their last two games, in the Netherlands (1-0) in the Nations League, and against Egypt (1-2) in their only World Cup preparation game on November 18. But the Red Devils will be ready for this great competition, they have won 3 of their last 6 games. Canada has performed well in its two friendly games against Bahrain (2-2) and against Japan (2-1) on November 17. With 4 defeats in their last 9 games, this Canadian selection has nevertheless suffered two defeats in Costa Rica (1-0) and Panama (1-0) in their last two games in the qualifiers for this World Cup in Qatar.
Belgium will be almost complete against Canada with the only absence of Romelu Lukaku, its striker. The Inter Milan player (on loan from Chelsea), will also miss the second game, and will be expected for the last game of this group. Belgium will have to be solid defensively as they have always conceded at least 1 goal in their last 3 games. The Citizen Kevin De Bruyne, author of 3 goals and 9 assists in 14 Premier League games, will obviously be the player to watch. De Bruyne, who has scored 25 goals in 89 games for his country, could hit the ground running. Hazard, Mertens, Batshuayi should be in evidence on the first day against this modest Canadian team. However, the Real Madrid player has not been in form for almost four years, and has not played at his true level since… the 2018 World Cup
Canada, meanwhile, will be without the services of Munich defender Alphonso Davies, suffering from a thigh injury. However, he will be able to count on Jonathan David, the striker of LOSC has already scored 9 goals this season in Ligue 1, and has also made 3 assists. He will obviously be the engine of this attack against a country he knows well, since he played two years at La Gantoise, a Belgian club, before joining Lille and becoming French champion a year and a half ago!
The key points of the prediction Belgium – Canada
Belgium, the favorite of this group, must win the smallest selection of this group.
The Belgians will have to win again after 2 defeats in a row.
Canada has won only 4 times in its last 9 games played.
The defense of Canada is not reassuring: 5 goals conceded in its last 3 games.
Belgium scored 11 times in their last 6 games.
Belgium – Canada : Betting Tips
OVER 2.5 GOALS Odds: 2.25
