Belgium vs Senegal Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Belgium vs Senegal Match Summary

Belgium and Senegal meet at Seattle Stadium on Wednesday 1 July 2026, a World Cup last-32 tie that pits two sides arriving with very different stories in their kitbags.

Belgium signed off the group stage with a 5-1 hammering of New Zealand, but only after drawing nil-nil with Iran and 1-1 with Egypt. The talent is obvious, the consistency less so.

Senegal lost to France and Norway before roaring back with a 5-0 win over Iraq. It was a chaotic group, but they found their feet when it mattered most.

This is the first competitive meeting between the nations, and the winner will face the United States of America or Bosnia and Herzegovina in the round of 16. Plenty to play for.

Belgium vs Senegal Form

Belgium would have won that Win Market bet six times in their last 10, and their attacking ceiling is frightening when it clicks. The New Zealand rout saw Leandro Trossard grab a brace, with Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers also on the scoresheet. Two stodgy group draws, though, show this is a side that can stall against stubborn opponents.

Senegal also landed their own result in six of the last 10, and they peaked at the right time. After defeats to France and Norway, Pape Gueye bagged a brace in the 5-0 demolition of Iraq, with Ismaila Sarr and Iliman Ndiaye chipping in. They carry real threat going forward, even if the back line has looked leaky.

Belgium vs Senegal Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Belgium: Zeno Debast (Injured/out)

Senegal: Edouard Mendy (Injured/doubtful)

Belgium

Belgium are without Zeno Debast through injury, but there is a boost in defence with Nathan Ngoy available again after serving his suspension. That settles things at the back for a side that will fancy controlling possession in this one.

Senegal

Edouard Mendy is doubtful and pushing to return after travelling back to Saudi Arabia for treatment on an injury. If he misses out, Mory Diaw is in line to step in between the sticks for Senegal.

Belgium vs Senegal Predicted Lineup

Belgium

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Courtois; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Vanaken, Tielemans; Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard; De Ketelaere

Senegal

Formation: 4-3-3

Predicted Starting Lineup: Diaw; Diatta, Niakhaté, Seck, Diouf; P. Gueye, Camara, I. Gueye; Sarr, Ndiaye, Mané

Belgium vs Senegal Key Stats & Match Facts

• Belgium have landed the Win Market bet in six of their last 10 matches, including a 5-1 thumping of New Zealand last time out.

• Senegal's 5-0 win over Iraq was the first time an African nation has scored five goals in a single World Cup match.

• Kevin De Bruyne has attempted four or more shots in three of his last three FIFA World Cup appearances.

• There have been 29 or more shots taken in three of Belgium's last three FIFA World Cup matches.

• Senegal registered 28 shots on goal in their 5-0 win over Iraq, compared to just six from the opposition.

Belgium vs Senegal Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Belgium are favourites here and the numbers back them, with the home side looking likely to edge a tight, goal-friendly fixture. We're calling it 2-1 Belgium, with both sides finding the net.

Best Bets

Belgium to win looks the sensible starting point at 5/4 with AK Bets, with the Red Devils fancied to come through despite their patchy group stage.

Both Teams To Score is the other angle at 10/11 with William Hill, given Senegal's attacking threat and the goals flowing at both ends in this tie.

Belgium vs Senegal Bet Builder

Our three-leg bet builder leans on Senegal’s attacking threat and the likelihood of a physical midfield battle against Belgium. Ismaila Sarr to score or assist is the attacking anchor, while Youri Tielemans and Idrissa Gana Gueye provide two player-foul angles that fit the expected game state.

Leg 1: Ismaila Sarr – To Score Or Assist Sarr has been Senegal’s standout attacking outlet at this World Cup, producing three goals and one assist so far. With Belgium expected to have more of the ball, Senegal’s clearest route to goal should come through quick transitions, where Sarr’s pace and direct running can cause problems.

Leg 2: Youri Tielemans Over 1.5 Fouls Won Tielemans should be central to Belgium’s attempts to control midfield and progress attacks through the middle third. He has drawn 2+ fouls in seven of his last 12 appearances, so there is a strong recent hit-rate behind this leg. If Senegal look to break up Belgium’s rhythm, Tielemans is an obvious player to target.

Leg 3: Idrissa Gana Gueye Over 1.5 Fouls Gueye’s role at the base of Senegal’s midfield gives him a clear route to fouls against a Belgium side full of technical players between the lines. He is likely to spend long spells screening counters, closing down Tielemans and Kevin De Bruyne, and competing for second balls.

At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 5/1.

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Belgium vs Senegal Talking Points

Kevin De Bruyne rolled back the years against New Zealand, his 66th-minute strike making him Belgium's oldest-ever World Cup goalscorer at 34 years and 363 days. He remains the heartbeat of this side and the man Senegal must shackle in the engine room. Senegal, meanwhile, arrive carrying their own drama, with head coach Pape Thiaw only settling a long-running contract and wage dispute with the federation on 21 June 2026, a saga that needed presidential intervention. That their historic 5-0 win over Iraq revived a campaign teetering after defeats to France and Norway tells you plenty about this group's character.

Belgium vs Senegal Predictions FAQs

When is the Belgium vs Senegal World Cup 2026 game?

The Belgium vs Senegal World Cup 2026 match is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 1 July 2026. Kick-off is set for 21:00 UK time.

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