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New Zealand vs Belgium Match Summary
Competition | FIFA World Cup |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 27 June 2026 |
Match Time | 04:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Vancouver, BC Place |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | BBC 1, RTE 2 |
New Zealand take on Belgium at BC Place in Vancouver on 27 June 2026, a Group G finale with both sides still chasing their first win of the tournament.
New Zealand sit bottom of the group on a single point. They drew 2-2 with Iran before losing 3-1 to Egypt, so only a victory keeps their qualification hopes flickering.
Belgium sit third on two points after a 1-1 draw with Egypt and a goalless stalemate with Iran. The Red Devils are heavy favourites here and need the win to feel safe.
The only previous meeting between these two ended in a goalless draw, but the stakes could hardly be higher this time with knockout places on the line.
New Zealand vs Belgium Form
New Zealand have shown bite and fragility in equal measure. Elijah Just bagged both goals in the 2-2 draw with Iran, with Chris Wood assisting the second. Finn Surman then struck early against Egypt before a second-half collapse saw them beaten 3-1. They have scored three and conceded five.
Belgium have dominated possession but not the scoreboard. Their only goal so far came via a Mohamed Hany own goal in the 1-1 draw with Egypt, and they then ground out a goalless draw with Iran. Kevin De Bruyne remains their creative engine, but the finishing has been badly lacking.
New Zealand vs Belgium Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
New Zealand: No injury or suspension concerns reported.
Belgium: Z. Debast (Injured/doubtful), N. Ngoy (Suspended), J. Doku (Other/unavailable).
New Zealand
New Zealand have a clean bill of health, coming through the Egypt game unscathed. With qualification on the line, expect a settled side built around Chris Wood up top and Elijah Just providing the spark out wide.
Belgium
Belgium have no fresh injury concerns, although Zeno Debast is a doubt. Nathan Ngoy will miss out after he was sent off in their previous match, while Jeremy Doku will be available having recently returned home to be with his partner following the birth of his child. Kevin De Bruyne pulls the strings in behind Romelu Lukaku.
New Zealand vs Belgium Predicted Lineup
New Zealand
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Crocombe; Payne, Surman, Boxall, Cacace; Stamenic, Bell; McCowatt, Singh, Just; Wood
Belgium
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Courtois; Meunier, Mechele, De Winter, De Cuyper; Raskin, Tielemans; Saelemaekers, De Bruyne, Trossard; Lukaku
New Zealand vs Belgium Key Stats & Match Facts
Belgium are given an 83% chance of victory and are projected to score 2.62 goals to New Zealand's 1.12.
New Zealand have scored three goals and conceded five across their opening two outings, showing both threat and frailty.
Belgium piled on 23 shots with seven on target in their goalless draw with Iran on 21 June 2026 but could not find the net.
New Zealand managed 44% possession with 11 shots and five on target in their 3-1 defeat to Egypt on 21 June 2026.
The only previous meeting between these nations finished goalless, leaving the head-to-head dead level.
New Zealand vs Belgium Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Belgium have the quality to finally click in front of goal and should have too much for a leaky New Zealand side fighting for survival. We fancy the Red Devils to win 2-1.
Best Bets
Belgium carry an 83% win probability into this fixture and there is real value in backing them to win. Belgium are priced at 1/5 with AK Bets in the Win Market, though punters seeking better returns should look at Both Teams To Score Yes at 7/5 with BetGoodWin, with Belgium's creative pressure and New Zealand's need to attack making a goals-at-both-ends outcome genuinely plausible.
With Belgium's attack expected to cut loose against a New Zealand side that has conceded five goals already, Over 3.5 goals in the match is available at 17/10 with BetGoodWin and fits the projected 3.74 total neatly.
New Zealand vs Belgium Bet Builder
Our four-leg bet builder is Kevin de Bruyne 1+ Shot on Target & Over 2.5 Shots and Youri Tielemans & Chris Wood Over 1.5 Shots.
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New Zealand vs Belgium Talking Points
This one comes down to whether Belgium can finally turn dominance into goals. They forced Iran's Alireza Beiranvand into seven saves on 21 June 2026 yet still drew a blank, and that wastefulness has left them sweating on qualification. New Zealand, meanwhile, must take their chances. Coach Darren Bazeley, the first man to lead a nation across four different FIFA tournaments, called for more cutting edge and demanded his side be clinical and ruthless in the final third. With the Kiwis needing a win to survive and Belgium desperate to avoid an upset, expect an open, edgy contest.
New Zealand vs Belgium Predictions FAQs
When is the New Zealand vs Belgium World Cup game?
The World Cup match between New Zealand and Belgium is scheduled for Saturday 27 June 2026 at 04:00 UK time.
What is the prediction for New Zealand vs Belgium?
Belgium are the strong favourites to win this match, but New Zealand will look to cause an upset in this World Cup fixture.
What are the latest betting odds for New Zealand vs Belgium?
The latest betting odds and market prices for New Zealand vs Belgium can be found in our comprehensive betting preview.
Where can I find New Zealand vs Belgium lineups and team news?
Confirmed lineups and team news for New Zealand vs Belgium will be available shortly before kick-off on Saturday.
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