World Cup: Spain vs Belgium – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the World Cup round Quarter Finals match between Spain and Belgium and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

Whereas hosts Spain sit as number 3 in the FIFA world ranking, visitors Belgium arrive this coming Friday as number 8.

Team form: Spain vs Belgium

Spain Form

In their last three outings, Spain won 0-1 against Uruguay, beat Austria by 3-0 and hammered Portugal 0-1. In an impressive streak of undefeated matches, Spain accumulated six wins and four draws in their last 10 internationals.

Belgium Form

Belgium look in good shape before their upcoming match as they seek to remain unbeaten. In their last three matches, they first beat New Zealand by 1-5, before drawing 2-2 with Senegal. They were back as winners last time out, when they took out USA by a 1-4 scoreline. Belgium achieved seven victories in their last 10 internationals, while drawing three and not suffering a single defeat in this period.

Betting facts for Spain and Belgium

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Spain and Belgium played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Spain vs Belgium

Look no further than Mikel Oyarzabal, when searching for a marksman who is currently in good shape. He hit the target five times lately for Spain, while Romelu Lukaku managed three goals in the last half dozen matches for Belgium across tournaments. No doubt, both are looking to add to their total once again.

Popular markets: Spain vs Belgium

Full-time result

Spain claimed all three points six times in their last 10 matches across all tournaments, while also drawing four along the way. They endured defeat in zero of the games in this run. Belgium have won seven of their last 10 games, while drawing three and losing zero in this series of matches. Spain won their last 4 matches. Spain are on a fantastic streak of no less than 23 matches in a row without defeat as the home side. Belgium are on a serious roll of now 18 matches without defeat. Belgium have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 9 away games.

Both teams to score

Spain scored the first goal of the game an impressive eight times out of the last ten games. Belgium scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Spain have not conceded a goal in 5 consecutive games. Of the previous 10 outings, Belgium scored the opening goal five times, whereas Spain were first on target in eight of their last 10 games.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Spain’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 1.8 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals happened in six of the last ten games for Belgium, who scored 3.3 times on average in these matches. Spain managed a clean sheet in their last 5 matches. Belgiums last three matches had over 4.5 goals.

Betting prediction: Spain vs Belgium

To summarize, the upcoming World Cup clash seems to be a good opportunity to place some bets. Taking into account the stats and facts for Spain vs Belgium mentioned in this article, we are offering a free betting tip below.