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Spain vs Belgium: Quarter-Final Clash in the World Cup
Spain and Belgium meet in a highly anticipated World Cup quarter-final. Spain's dominant unbeaten run faces a stern test against a Belgium side that has found potent form on the road, promising an intriguing tactical battle.
This fixture pits Spain's methodical possession-based game against Belgium's potent transitional threat, especially away from home. Spain will aim to set the rhythm of the game through their superior ball retention, looking to exploit wide areas with patient build-up. Belgium, on the other hand, will likely adopt a compact mid-block when out of possession, seeking to win the ball back and launch rapid counter-attacks, leveraging the pace and finishing ability of their forwards. The visitors' recent away form suggests they are comfortable playing without the ball and striking decisively.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Spain have not conceded a single goal in their overall tournament matches.
- • Belgium have averaged 4.5 goals per game in their away matches during this tournament.
- • Spain maintain an average possession of over 65% across all their games.
AI Prediction
Spain's immaculate defensive record coupled with their consistent possession game gives them a significant edge. While Belgium's recent scoring form is undeniable, it has come away from home. Spain's ability to control games and their zero goals conceded suggest they can nullify Belgium’s attacking threats. The odds also favour Spain, aligning with their overall tournament performance.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
nova-lite-v1 (fr)by amazon85%
HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x260%O/U40%BTTS47%
deepseek-v4-pro (ja)by deepseek78%
HOMEBTTS YES2.5 UNDER1x263%O/U53%BTTS50%
gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)by google78%
HOMEBTTS NO2.5 UNDER1x267%O/U63%BTTS53%
H2H
Team recent
Spain Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Portugal | 1 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Saudi Arabia | 4 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Cape Verde Islands | 0 - 0 |
Spain have been imperious throughout the tournament, remaining unbeaten and boasting a perfect defensive record across their opening three matches. Their overall season statistics reflect this dominance, conceding zero goals and maintaining exceptional possession figures, often exceeding 65%. Recent form mirrors this, with a solid defensive structure and consistent attacking output. At home in this tournament, they have averaged two goals per game, showcasing their ability to control proceedings and break down opposition defences.
Belgium Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | USA | 4 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Senegal | 2 - 2 | |||||
AWAY | New Zealand | 5 - 1 | |||||
HOME | Iran | 0 - 0 | |||||
HOME | Egypt | 1 - 1 |
Belgium, while not as consistently dominant in terms of clean sheets, have demonstrated a formidable attacking prowess, particularly in their recent away fixtures. Their overall season scoring average stands at an impressive 2.4 goals per game, and they've hit a purple patch recently, netting 3.7 goals per game over their last three. Their away record in this tournament is particularly eye-catching, with two wins and an average of 4.5 goals scored per outing. The last match saw them score four, underlining their current offensive momentum.
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