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Belgium vs England Prediction & Betting tips
Two of the best national teams in the world currently face each other in a direct duel on Sunday evening. If we look at the betting odds for the 2021 European Championship before the duel between Belgium and England, it becomes clear that the “Red Devils” and the “Three Lions” are currently the hottest contenders for the title.
But that’s not the only reason we’re really looking forward to the top game next weekend. The starting position in the UEFA Nations League also promises a special charm and drama. Two game days before the end, both teams are still fighting for the top position in the table of group A2 together with Denmark. The Belgians are currently in first place and, with a two-point lead, have the best chance of making it into the final tournament.
Because the team of Spanish coach Roberto Martinez also has two home games in front of their chests and would still have group victory in their own hands with a win against the Danes on Wednesday even in the event of a draw against the English, the pressure is clearly on the shoulders Guests who at least won the first leg 2-1 in their own stadium.
The bottom line is that it is too risky for us to place bets on the outcome of the game before two such high-class teams meet. Instead, we are pushing the focus on the goal market and dare to predict between Belgium and England that a tip on a maximum of two goals in the course of the game could pay off. The corresponding odds as well as many other quotes can be found in our betting base odds comparison.
Belgium :
The Belgian national team continues to top the FIFA world rankings. This award, which is rather worthless in professional circles, is by no means the only reason why the “Rode Duivels” are among the top favorites for the European title in 2021 with the best bookmakers. The shape of the last few years, the existing player material and the wealth of experience that the golden generation from Western Europe has built up are reasons why you have to have the black-yellow-red on the bill.
In the 2020 calendar year, the Belgians currently have four wins, one draw and one defeat (1: 2 against England). Before the last two match days, the Martinez-Elf have the qualification for the Final Four in October 2021 with two points ahead of Denmark and the British in their own hands. The motto on Sunday evening is therefore: Do not lose!
During the week it became clear once more that the Spanish coach takes the Nations League seriously and would love to win the title next year.
On Sunday the staff will change again. Kevin de Bruyne, Youri Tielemans, Axel Witsel, Toby Alderweireld and possibly Romelu Lukaku will return to the starting XI. The latter had to sit out recently due to an injury, but could now celebrate his comeback. The constitution, quality and the fact that there was the last and only home defeat under Martinez in September 2016 underline the lower odds in favor of the home side between Belgium and England.
In spite of all the euphoria, it should also be noted that the Belgians no longer aggressively torched the big fireworks recently. Four times in a row, the otherwise outstanding attack series did not score more than two goals. But since 2017 there has been no more than one goal against at home, which in turn brings the under bets explained in detail in the betting base guide area to the fore.
England :
The English national team was able to gain experience at the final tournament at the first edition of the UEFA Nations League. In autumn 2019, however, the “Three Lions” lost their semifinals with 1: 3 after extra time against Holland, so that thanks to a success in the small final, only third place was achieved.
In order to reach the Final Four in the second edition of the controversial competition, the English need six points on the last two match days. Only if Coach Gareth Southgate’s men win in Belgium on Sunday can they still have legitimate hopes before the final group game at home against Iceland.
In the course of the Nations League 2020/21 so far, Harry Kane and Co. have only been able to convince to a limited extent. Although seven points from four games do not correspond to a bad record, the offensive in particular had to struggle with form fluctuations. The English went goalless twice against Denmark; only one hit was achieved in Iceland. Three of the four matches in the Nations League with the participation of the EM co-favorite ended with less than two goals.
The Southgate-Elf could fill up on self-confidence on Thursday evening. In the friendly against Ireland there was a sovereign 3-0 victory in which the coach was able to spare numerous top performers. In the 2020 calendar year, this was the fourth clean sheet that attested the defensive did a good job and must also be mentioned as an argument when it comes to predicting the number of goals before the duel between Belgium and England.
Belgium vs England head to head matches
11.10.20 UNL England Belgium 2 : 1
14.07.18 WC Belgium England 2 : 0
28.06.18 WC England Belgium 0 : 1
02.06.12 FI England Belgium 1 : 0
09.10.99 FI England Belgium 2 : 1