Belarus will take on Denmark as part of European qualifying for the 2026 World Cup next summer on Thursday night, with the hosts needing a win to keep their hopes alive.
Coming into the match, Denmark are currently top of Group C on four points, while Belarus are rock bottom with zero points from two matches.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Belarus vs Denmark prediction below.
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Belarus vs Denmark prediction: The visitors to win comfortably
Key Stats
- Denmark have won four of their last six matches, all of which were against teams ranked higher than Belarus.
- Belarus have lost their last three matches, all of which were against teams ranked lower than Denmark.
- More than two goals have been scored in four of Denmark's last five matches.
Correct score prediction: Belarus 0-3 Denmark
Denmark are a far superior outfit to Belarus and they shouldn't have any issues getting past them comfortably on Thursday night. The only thing that could scupper their chances would be immense complacency.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Denmark are massive favourites
- HOME: 25/1 (26.00) – 3.8%
- DRAW: 7/1 (8.00) – 12.5%
- AWAY: 1/8 (1.13) – 88.9%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Belarus vs Denmark odds paint the perfect picture of how big the gulf in class is between these two sides. Ladbrokes have given Denmark an 88.9% chance of winning the match, while Belarus have been given just a 3.8% chance of victory.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: A first meeting this century
This will be the first time since 1999 that these two nations have played against each other on a football pitch. On the most recent occasion, Denmark came out on top via a scrappy 1-0 victory.
Belarus preview: Flood the defence
Belarus are expected to start with a packed defence on Thursday night and simply aim to keep Denmark out for as long as they possibly can. As a result, we expect them to start with a flat back five, with Yegor Parkhomenko, Pavel Zabelin and Zakhar Volkov at the heart of it.
Predicted lineup: Pavlyuchenko (GK), Parkhomenko, Zabelin, Volkov, Karpovich, Myakish, Kalinin, Pyachenin, Ebong, Malashevich, Barkouski
Last five results
- Belarus 0-2 Scotland
- Greece 5-1 Belarus
- Belarus 1-4 Russia
- Belarus 4-1 Kazakhstan
- Azerbaijan 0-2 Belarus
Denmark preview: Eriksen is back
Christian Eriksen is back playing club football against with Wolfsburg, and the former Man Utd midfielder is therefore back with the national team. Eriksen could come straight back into the starting XI, but there won't be a place for Rasmus Kristensen, after the defender withdrew from the squad due to injury.
Predicted lineup: Schmeichel (GK), Gaaei, Andersen, Christiansen, Maehle, Hojbjerg, Hjulmand, Eriksen, Isaksen, Hojlund, Damsgaard
Last five results
- Greece 0-3 Denmark
- Denmark 0-0 Scotland
- Denmark 5-0 Lithuania
- Denmark 2-1 Northern Ireland
- Portugal 5-2 Denmark
Player to watch: Rasmus Hojlund
Like many that have gone before him, Rasmus Hojlund looks like a different player away from the Old Trafford spotlight. The striker has looked excellent for Napoli so far, striking up a brilliant understanding with Kevin de Bruyne. The hope will now be that he can bring his club form into the international scene.