World Cup: USA vs Belgium – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the World Cup game between USA and Belgium who meet up on Tuesday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Whereas hosts USA sit as number 16 in the FIFA world ranking, visitors Belgium arrive this coming Tuesday as number 9.

Team form: USA vs Belgium

USA Form

USA have been a little inconsistent recently, as they beat Australia by 2-0. Following that up proved too difficult, as they lost 3-2 against Turkey, before achieving a 2-0 win against Bosnia-Herzegovina. It was hit and miss for USA in recent times, as they won six of their last 10 matches across all tournaments, while suffering four defeats.

Belgium Form

In their last three matches, Belgium drew 0-0 with Iran, beat New Zealand 1-5 before a 2-2 draw with Senegal. Belgium won six of their last 10 internationals, with four draws as well, but without suffering a single defeat.

Betting stats for USA and Belgium

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between USA and Belgium. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

Players on top: USA vs Belgium

Look no further than Folarin Balogun, when searching for a marksman who is currently in good shape. He hit the target four times lately for USA, 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.

Betting markets: USA vs Belgium

Full-time result

USA claimed all three points six times in their last 10 matches across all tournaments, while also drawing zero along the way. They endured defeat in four of the games in this run. Belgium have won six of their last 10 games, while drawing four and losing zero in this series of matches. Belgium struck a rich vein of form some weeks ago, as they are now without defeat in nothing less than 17 matches in a row. Belgium have hit a nice vein of form, not losing any of their last 8 away games. Belgium have beaten USA in impressive 4 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

USA scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Belgium scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Belgium should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in this coming Tuesday, as USA only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Belgium claimed four clean sheets in their last 10 games. Both teams scored in the last 3 consecutive meetings between USA and Belgium.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for USA, who scored an average of 2.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in five of Belgium’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of three goals in these matches.

Betting prediction: USA vs Belgium

To sum up, the upcoming match between USA and Belgium seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this World Cup game.