Belgium vs Senegal Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest World Cup Round of 32 Odds - July 1st
Belgium and Senegal prepare for a high-stakes clash in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, July 1st. Check out this Belgium vs. Senegal prediction and best bet as the African side attempts to pull the upset against an anemic Belgian attack.
OC Staff - July 1, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
2 minBelgium vs Senegal Prediction: Can Senegal Pull Upset in Exciting Knockout Round Battle on Wednesday Afternoon?
Belgium and Senegal prepare for a high-stakes clash in the knockout stages of the FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, July 1st at 4 PM ET. This highly anticipated fixture sees both nations fighting for a place in the round of 16, where the United States or Bosnia and Herzegovina await the victor.
Belgium vs Senegal Form
The home side enter this match following an emphatic 5-1 victory over New Zealand in their final group game. Before that, their World Cup campaign had gotten off to a slow start, registering consecutive draws against Iran (0-0) and Egypt (1-1). Looking back at their last six matches, which include pre-tournament friendlies, Belgium have shown mixed form, securing wins against Tunisia (5-0) and Croatia (2-0) alongside a 1-1 draw with Mexico.
Meanwhile, the visitors also bounced back in their last group outing, thrashing Iraq 5-0 after their opponents were reduced to ten men early on. This crucial win followed a difficult start to their World Cup journey, which saw the West Africans suffer successive defeats against France (3-1) and Norway (3-2). Prior to the tournament, the away side recorded a goalless draw with Saudi Arabia, a 3-2 loss to the USA, and a 3-1 friendly win over Gambia.
Belgium vs Senegal Head to Head
There are no recent head-to-head meetings on record between Belgium and Senegal in major tournaments or friendly fixtures. This encounter will write a brand-new chapter in the history of both nations as they face each other for the first time on the grandest stage of world football.
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Belgium vs Senegal Odds
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Belgium vs Senegal Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Wednesday, July 1st, 2026
- Time: 4:00 PM ET
- Where: Lumen Field, Seattle, Washington
- How to Watch: FOX, Telemundo, FOX One
Belgium vs Senegal Betting Trends
Here are the latest betting trends for this Belgium vs Senegal match, as you try to find your favorite betting angle for the game. Powered by Oddschecker+ Trends Tool to bring you the best AI advantage for the World Cup.
Belgium vs Senegal Probable Lineups
Belgium (4-2-3-1): Courtois; De Cuyper, Ngoy, Mechele, Castagne; Vanaken, Tielemans; Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku; De Ketelaere
Senegal (4-3-3): Diaw; Diouf, Niakhaté, Seck, Diatta; Gueye, Camara, Gueye; Mané, Sarr, Ndiaye
Belgium vs Senegal Team News
Belgium will have to cope without the injured Zeno Debast, who is ruled out of this crucial fixture. However, they are boosted by the return of Nathan Ngoy, who is available once again after serving a suspension.
For Senegal, there are concerns over the fitness of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, who remains a doubt after traveling back to Saudi Arabia for treatment. If Mendy is unable to recover in time, Mory Diaw is expected to deputize between the sticks.
Belgium vs Senegal Match Facts
Prediction: Belgium 2-1 Senegal
While both teams have had underwhelming periods during the group stages, Belgium's superior technical quality gives them the edge. The home side boasts an impressive average pass accuracy of 85.87% and dominates possession with 62.08%, allowing them to dictate the tempo of the game. Senegal's defensive vulnerabilities, which were exposed in their defeats to France and Norway, could be exploited by Belgium's creative midfield. Though the visitors possess the attacking threat of Mané to find the net, Belgium's overall cohesion should see them edge a 2-1 victory.
Best Bet: Both Teams to Score = Yes (-124) Check out the best odds on Caesars Sportsbook
Given Senegal's recent matches—including a five-goal thriller against Norway and a 3-1 loss to France—and Belgium's defensive lapse that saw them concede to New Zealand, both teams finding the back of the net looks highly probable. Senegal have shown they can score but struggle to keep clean sheets against top-tier opposition, making "Both Teams to Score" an excellent alternative betting angle.
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