Belgium vs Russia: Match Analysis and Betting Tips

Belgium take on Russia in Saint Petersburg, where an exciting match is shaping up. It is one of 12 matches in round 1 of the group stages at the European Championship and takes place on Saturday. The Red Devils enter the Euro 2020 as number 1 in the FIFA world ranking, thus signifying the gap between these teams as the Russians come here with a ranking of number 38.

Before their first match at the tournament, Belgium are heavy favorites with the bookmakers to top their group. Roberto Martinez’s men have enough quality in their ranks to reach their 2nd final at a European Championship. They hammered their way to a powerful 1st place in qualifying for the Euro 2020 and are among an elite group considered favorites for the title.

It has the look of a close battle to get through the group but Russia head into their first match knowing they have real quality in their ranks. Stanislav Cherchesov’s side came away from the World Cup on home soil in 2018 with a far better result than expected. They won enough matches in qualifying to top some groups but had to settle for 2nd place. They will most likely exit the tournament before the final match, but odds suggest a good run is not beyond them.

Belgium vs Russia: Stats and Analysis

Belgium get their Euro 2020 campaign going with whopping stats in their previous 10 internationals. The Red Devils averaged 4 goals per game, scoring 40 times, and conceded a meager 3 goals. That makes an average of 0.3 per game, as they pulled off a clean sheet in 7 of the matches.

Russia are brimming with confidence arriving at the Euro 2020 with extraordinarily good stats from their last 10 internationals. The Russians managed a massive 3.3 goals a game, scoring 33 times while allowing a scarcely noticeable 8 goals against them. That is an impressively low 0.8 per game, with a clean sheet in 7 of the matches.

Heading into their opening match at the tournament Belgium will be disappointed not to come out the other end with a win. They should have enough quality to see off Russia as they look for plain sailing in the group stages.

Have Russia got the quality to secure even a single point in their first encounter at the Euro 2020? The bookmakers seem to think it is a question of how big a defeat they will suffer.

Stats and facts for Belgium and Russia.

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Form Belgium vs Russia

Red Devils continue to collect points.

Belgium will be out to extend their fine run of results lately. In their last 3 matches, Martinez’s side destroyed Hviderusland by 8 goals, followed by a 1-1 draw with Greece. Their most recent match brought a 1-0 win against Croatia.

Russians looking for more.

It has been a rollercoaster couple of weeks for Russia with performances showing little sign of stability. In their 3 latest internationals, Cherchesov’s side lost 2-1 to Slovakia and went on to a 1-1 draw with Poland. Their latest game produced a 1-0 win against Bulgaria.

Belgium v Russia Fixture History

When these two nations last faced off against each other, Belgium ended up taking all 3 points in a 1-4 victory.

Belgium have won 83%, while Russia have won 0% of their last 6 encounters in the European Championship resulting in a total of 5-1-0.

Man of the Moment

Belgium will hope Romelu Lukaku can find the back of the net once again. He is on 5 goals in their last 6 internationals and the Red Devils need him to shine. Managing 3 goals in his previous 6 internationals for Russia makes Artem Dzyuba a player every opponent will have marked as one to keep an eye on.