USA vs Belgium Predictions - Belgium to sink the USA and advance to the quarter-finals
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- Belgium unbeaten in their last 17 matches and lead USA 6-1 in head-to-head.
- USA have solid form but will miss in-form striker Balogun due to suspension.
- Belgium are predicted to win, with BTTS.
Belgium have an excellent record against the USA (Getty Images)
USA vs Belgium Predictions
The USA have had a solid FIFA World Cup campaign but have a poor record against Belgium. Belgium left it late to secure their place in the round of 16 but recently thumped the United States in a friendly international. Belgium are predicted to win with BTTS.
- USA have won 4 of their last 6 fixtures.
- USA have scored 11 goals in 5 matches.
- USA have conceded 6 goals in 5 games.
- Belgium are unbeaten in their last 17 fixtures.
- Belgium have scored 14 goals in 5 matches.
- Belgium have conceded 4 goals in 5 games.
Head to Head
Belgium have the advantage over the United States, with six victories to one in seven meetings.
Belgium thumped the USA 5-2 in a friendly international in March this year.
USA Form
The United States faced Bosnia-Herzegovina in their FIFA World Cup round of 32 match last week, winning by two goals to nil.
The Stars and Stripes had 48% possession and nine shots in the match, with two attempts on target.
Earlier in their campaign, the USA thrashed Paraguay 4-1 in their opening Group D match and beat Australia 2-0 before losing 3-2 to Turkiye.
USMNT have won three of their last five fixtures, with two defeats. They scored 11 goals and conceded six.
The USA have had a solid World Cup campaign so far, but face a tough round of 16 challenge against Belgium, as they have lost six in a row to their opponents, and will be without their in-form striker Folarin Balogun for this match.
Belgium Form
Belgium came from behind against Senegal in their round of 32 clash last week, winning 3-2 in extra time after trailing 2-0 for most of the match.
The Red Devils had 53% possession and 21 shots in the game, with five attempts on target.
Before that result, Belgium drew 1-1 with Egypt in their opening FIFA World Cup Group D match and 0-0 with Iran before thrashing New Zealand 5-1.
The Red Devils have registered three victories in their last five fixtures, with two draws. They scored 14 goals and conceded four.
Belgium have improved as the tournament has progressed, and will fancy their chances against the United States in the round of 16 match, as they are unbeaten in 17 games and thrashed their hosts 5-2 earlier this year.
Team News
USA
Folarin Balogun scored the opening goal against Bosnia-Herzegovina, registering his third goal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. However, he received a red card in the second half and will serve a one-match suspension.
Malik Tillman was also on the scoresheet, securing his first goal of the tournament.
Auston Trusty, Sebastian Berhalter, and Gio Reyna have scored one goal each so far.
Defender Mark McKenzie has returned to training, while midfielder Cristian Roldan is still recovering from a quad injury, but has continued to train on his own.
Goalkeepers: Chris Brady, Matt Freese, Matt Turner
Defenders: Max Arfsten, Sergino Dest, Alex Freeman, Mark McKenzie, Tim Ream, Chris Richards, Antonee Robinson, Miles Robinson, Joe Scally, Auston Trusty
Midfielders: Tyler Adams, Sebastian Berhalter, Weston McKennie, Gio Reyna, Cristian Roldan, Malik Tillman
Forwards: Brenden Aaronson, Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi, Christian Pulisic, Tim Weah, Haji Wright, Alejandro Zendejas
Belgium
Romelu Lukaku scored late in the second half against Senegal, taking his tally to two goals in this edition of the World Cup.
Youri Tielemans scored a brace in the match, including a dramatic penalty in extra time to send his team through to the round of 16.
Leandro Trossard has been on target with two goals in the tournament.
Kevin De Bruyne and Alexis Saelemaekers have contributed one goal each so far.
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Senne Lammens, Mike Penders
Defenders: Timothy Castagne, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper, Koni De Winter, Brandon Mechele, Thomas Meunier, Nathan Ngoy, Joaquin Seys, Arthur Theate
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel
Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere, Jeremy Doku, Matias Fernandez-Pardo, Romelu Lukaku, Dodi Lukebakio, Diego Moreira, Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard
Verdict
Belgium have a superior record over the USA, having recently defeated their hosts and are tipped to secure a BTTS victory in their FIFA World Cup round of 16 match, with a 3-1 scoreline
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