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Belgium vs Wales Tips - Hosts backed to stay in Nations League

Ralph Staniforth

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Last updated: 21 Sep 2022

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Ralph Staniforth 21 Sep 2022

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Belgium vs Wales predictions for Thursday’s UEFA Nations League match
The fixture is being played at King Baudouin Stadium (19:45 BST)
Belgium have won 3 of their last 4 home matches
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Belgium have scored 3+ goals in 4 of their last 6 home matches (Getty Images)

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Belgium win regularly at home and score a lot of goals. The Red Devils have a full-strength squad and are likely to have too much quality for Wales.

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Head-to-Head
Belgium Form
Belgium Squad
Wales Form
Wales Squad
Belgium vs Wales Live Stream FAQ

Belgium have won 3 of their last 4 home matches
Belgium have seen over 3.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 home matches
Belgium have scored 3+ goals in 4 of their last 6 home matches
Belgium have won 3 of their last 5 home matches against Wales
Wales have lost their last 2 away matches
Wales have seen over 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 5 away matches

Head-to-Head

Belgium have a 6-5 advantage against Wales in 16 meetings with five draws.

Belgium Form

Belgium beat Poland 1-0 away in June to move second in Group A4 in the Nations League. Michy Batshuayi struck on 16 minutes to secure the three points.

The result extended Belgium’s unbeaten run to three. The Red Devils previously drew in Wales (1-1) and thrashed Poland at home (6-1).

Belgium Squad

Goalkeepers: Matz Sels, Simon Mignolet, Koen Casteels

Defenders: Toby Alderweireld, Arthur Theate, Brandon Mechele, Jan Vertonghen, Thomas Foket, Timothy Castagne

Midfielders: Axel Witsel, Dennis Praet, Youri Tielemans, Thorgan Hazard, Leander Dendoncker, Hans Vanaken, Alexis Saelemaekers

Forwards: Loïs Openda, Eden Hazard, Charles De Ketelaere, Dries Mertens

Leandro Trossard, Adnan Januzaj, Michy Batshuayi

Belgium have no injuries or suspensions.

Midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is likely to start after scoring 45 goals in 91 international appearances.

Wales Form

Wales’ winless run in Group A4 extended to four following a 3-2 loss at the Netherlands last time out.

Brennan Johnson and Gareth Bale scored but a late Netherlands goal handed the Dragons a third defeat in four matches.

Wales’ only Nations League point came after a 1-1 home draw with Belgium. The draw followed consecutive 2-1 losses against the Netherlands and Poland.

Wales Squad

Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey, Tom King, Adam Davies

Defenders: Chris Gunter, Oliver Denham, Ben Davies, Chris Mepham

Joe Rodon, Connor Roberts, Ethan Ampadu

Midfielders: Dylan Levitt, Harry Wilson, Brennan Johnson, Aaron Ramsey

Rubin Colwill, Matthew Smith, Jonny Williams, Daniel James, Sorba Thomas

Forwards: Gareth Bale, Rabbi Matondo, Thomas Harris, Wesley Burns

Defender Ben Davies is doubtful due to injury.

Belgium vs Wales Live Stream FAQ

What time does Belgium vs Wales Start?

The match starts at 19:45 GMT on Thursday, September 22

Verdict

Belgium v Wales

Belgium are strong at home and Wales have struggled since promotion to the A group in the Nations League. The Red Devils are likely to seal a convincing home victory.

Belgium Win & Over 2.5

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