Belgium will welcome Kazakhstan to Lotto Park in a 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying game on Sunday night. The hosts come into this clash off the back of a 6-0 win away at Liechtenstein in midweek, with seven points picked up in total after three matches played.
Kazakhstan narrowly lost 1-0 at home to Wales, and were perhaps unlucky not to come away with a positive result based off of their performance. However, they will be huge underdogs here up against Belgium, and remain on just three points after four qualifiers played.
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Belgium vs Kazakhstan prediction: Belgians should have no issues
Key stats
- Belgium are unbeaten in four games in total in all competitions, winning three of them.
- Kazakhstan have lost three matches in a row across all competitions, and have four defeats in five.
- Belgium have won the previous four H2Hs.
Correct score prediction: Belgium 4-0 Kazakhstan
Belgium should win this game quite comfortably, it is just a matter of how much of a margin they do. They have scored four or more goals in each of their last two qualifying matches, so we are not expecting them to be exactly goal-shy.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Belgium the big favourites with bookmakers
- HOME: 1/14 (1.07) – 93.3%
- DRAW: 12/1 (13.00) – 7.7%
- AWAY: 25/1 (26.00) – 3.8%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
As shown by the implied probabilities, Belgium are unsurprisingly the big favourites to claim all three points on home soil. Both a draw and a Kazakhstan victory on their travels are rated at under an 8% chance.
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Most recent H2Hs: Belgium aiming for five in a row
As mentioned before, Belgium have won the last four meetings in total between the two sides in all competitions. They will be firm favourites to make it five in a row here.
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Belgium preview: Lukaku a long-term absentee
Romelu Lukaku is a long-term absentee for Belgium after picking up a bad injury while on club duty with Napoli. The hosts have reported no fresh injury concerns though, and should be able to name a strong starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Courtois (GK), Meunier, Debast, Theate, De Cuyper, Tielemans, De Bruyne, De Ketelaere, Doku, Fofana & Openda
Last five results:
- Liechtenstein 0-6 Belgium
- Belgium 4-3 Wales
- North Macedonia 1-1 Belgium
- Belgium 3-0 Ukraine
- Ukraine 3-1 Belgium
Kazakhstan preview: No fresh concerns
Very much like their opponents, Kazakhstan have reported no fresh injury concerns or suspensions heading on their travels. Thus, the visitors should also be able to name a fairly strong starting XI.
Predicted lineup: Seysen (GK), Tapalov, Astanov, Malyi, Alip, Vorogovsky, Kenzhebek, Chesnokov, Zhumat, Orazov & Samorodov
Last five results:
- Kazakhstan 0-1 Wales
- Kazakhstan 0-1 North Macedonia
- Belarus 4-1 Kazakhstan
- Liechtenstein 0-2 Kazakhstan
- Wales 3-1 Kazakhstan
Player to watch: Kevin De Bruyne
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Kevin De Bruyne has found the net in his previous two matches, which is useful for Belgium in the absence of star striker Romelu Lukaku. The midfield maestro will no doubt be key in unlocking the door against Kazakhstan.