Belgium will take on Liechtenstein on Tuesday, 18 November, with the hosts needing a win to book their place at next summer's World Cup.
Due to the strength of their goal difference in Group J, a draw would also likely be enough, which makes their task less stressful on the night.
As part of this week's round of World Cup qualifying betting tips, check out our Belgium vs Liechtenstein prediction below.
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Belgium vs Liechtenstein prediction: A straightforward night for the hosts
Key Stats
- Belgium defeated Liechtenstein 6-0 earlier in qualifying.
- Belgium have scored four goals or more on four separate occasions during this qualifying campaign.
- Leandro Trossard has scored three goals in his last seven starts for club and country.
Correct score prediction: Belgium 5-0 Liechtenstein
Belgium should have far too much strength for Liechtenstein even to get a foothold in the game. While nerves could play a part in the early stages, once the first goal goes in, the floodgates should open.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Belgium start as huge favourites
- HOME: 1/500 (1.00) – 99.8%
- DRAW: 80/1 (81.00) – 1.2%
- AWAY: 100/1 (100.00) – 1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The Belgium vs Liechtenstein odds don't even entertain the possibility of a shock result on Tuesday. Ladbrokes have given Belgium a 99.8% chance of winning the match, while Liechtenstein have been given just a 1% chance of shocking the world.
You can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Belgium
These two nations have only ever played each other on one previous occasion, and that was earlier in this qualifying campaign when the Red Devils recorded a 6-0 win in Liechtenstein.
Belgium preview: Meunier to return
Thomas Meunier is available for selection again on Tuesday, but he faces a battle to dislodge Timothy Castagne from the starting XI due to the latter's good recent form for the national team. Thibaut Courtois is missing due to injury, which could mean a first cap for Senne Lammens after Matz Sels conceded a goal to Kazakhstan.
Predicted lineup: Lammens GK), Castagne, De Winter, Theate, De Cuyper, Raskin, Onana, Lukebakio, Trossard, Doku, Openda
Last five results
- Kazakhstan 1-1 Belgium
- Wales 2-4 Belgium
- Belgium 0-0 North Macedonia
- Belgium 6-0 Kazakhstan
- Liechtenstein 0-6 Belgium
Liechtenstein preview: Hofer back into the fold
Like their opponents, Liechtenstein will also be stronger than they were at the weekend as Jens Hofer is set to return to the starting XI after serving a suspension at the weekend. Hofer is one of the more dependable names in the Liechtenstein backline, but he will do well to keep the likes of Doku and Trossard quiet.
Predicted lineup: Buchel (GK), Meier, Malin, Goppel, N.Hasler, Sele, Luchinger, A.Hasler, Hofer, Salanovic, Pizzi
Last five results
- Liechtenstein 0-1 Wales
- Montenegro 2-1 Liechtenstein
- Kazakhstan 4-0 Liechtenstein
- North Macedonia 5-0 Liechtenstein
- Liechtenstein 0-6 Belgium
Player to watch: Jeremy Doku
Jeremy Doku said that Belgium's performance against Kazakhstan wasn't good enough at the weekend, so the Man City winger will be keen to put things right on Tuesday night. Doku put in a stunning performance for Man City against Liverpool before the break, and he won't want to lose any of the momentum he gained from that before he returns to Manchester.