Belgium vs Iran Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Odds for Sunday, June 21st
Belgium face group leaders Iran in a pivotal Group stage clash at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 21st. Check out this Belgium vs. Iran prediction and best bet.
OC Staff - June 21, 2026, 11:30 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadBelgium vs Iran Prediction: Can Belgium Earn First Victory on Sunday Over Feisty Iran Side?
Belgium face group leaders Iran in a pivotal Group stage clash at the FIFA World Cup on Sunday, June 21st at 3 PM ET. The Belgian side currently sit third in the group standings after an opening draw, while their opponents occupy the top spot after also drawing their opener, making this a crucial battle for qualification.
Belgium vs Iran Recent Results
The home side head into this fixture following a 1-1 draw against Egypt. Looking at their last six matches, Belgium have experienced mixed form, securing friendly wins over Tunisia (5-0) and the USA (5-2), alongside a 7-0 qualifying win against Liechtenstein, but also losing 2-0 to Croatia and drawing 1-1 with Mexico. The visitors also started their campaign with a draw, finishing 2-2 against New Zealand. This extended their unbeaten run, with previous friendly wins over Mali (2-0), Gambia (3-1), Costa Rica (5-0), and Nigeria (2-1), alongside a goalless draw with Uzbekistan.
Belgium vs Iran Head to Head
This match will write a brand-new chapter in international football, as there are no previous meetings between these two nations. This is the first time they have faced each other in any competition, leaving both tactical setups with a clean slate.
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Belgium vs. Iran Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Sunday, June 21st, 2026
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Where: SoFi Stadium, Inglewood, California
- How to Watch: FS1, Telemundo, FOX One
Belgium vs Iran Probable Lineups
Belgium (4-3-3): Courtois; Cuyper, Ngoy, Mechele, Meunier; Onana, De Bruyne, Tielemans; Trossard, Lukaku, Doku
Iran (4-4-2): Beiranvand; Mohammadi, Khalilzadeh, Nemati, Rezaeian; Ghayedi, Ghoddos, Ezatolahi, Mohebbi; Moghanloo, Taremi
Belgium vs Iran Team News
Belgium have no fresh injury concerns, though defender Zeno Debast remains a doubt. Upfront, Romelu Lukaku is tipped to start after making an impact off the bench last time out.
Conversely, the away side are sweating over the fitness of several players. Roozbeh Cheshmi, Alireza Jahanbakhsh, and Saman Ghoddos are all doubts, which could severely deplete their midfield options.
Prediction: Belgium 2-0 Iran
Belgium must improve to guarantee a first-place finish after their opening draw. Iran also need a victory to advance. Statistically, the home side possess superior technical quality, averaging 53.6% possession and 85.93% pass accuracy. While the visitors are dangerous—averaging 17 shots and winning 25 aerial duels per match—their lower pass accuracy (76.77%) could cost them in midfield. With Romelu Lukaku returning to boost the attack, Belgium's quality should secure a 2-0 win.
Best Bet: Belgium to Win to Nil (+115) Check out the best odds on BetMGM Sportsbook
Given the predicted 2-0 scoreline, backing Belgium to win to nil offers great value. With the visitors potentially missing key creative outlets like Saman Ghoddos, their attack may be blunted. Belgium's ability to control possession should help Courtois and his defence keep a clean sheet.
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