Belgium vs Tunisia match preview
The Reds Devils’ squad has been much talked about in the build-up to the competition with great anticipation for them to do well with players like Eden Hazard, Kevin de Bruyne and Dries Mertens.
In past tournaments, the nation’s ‘golden generation’ have been deemed as very underwhelming, however, with their star men hitting the peak years of their career this could finally be the year Belgium go far in a major competition.
A Romelu Lukaku brace and a stunning strike from Mertens helped Belgium to kick off their 2018 World Cup campaign with a 3-0 win over Panama.
With Germany having lost to Mexico, Brazil being held with Switzerland and Argentina taking just one point from their first two games, the top sides having been dropping big points demonstrating that Belgium’s win should not be underestimated.
Tunisia are now fighting to remain in Russia having suffered defeat to England in cruel fashion, as Harry Kane scored a winning goal in the 91st-minute to snatch a point away from the Eagles.
However, manager Nabil Maâloul should take great encouragement from his side’s performance against England, with Tunisia showing great resilience for long periods.
Belgium vs Tunisia Stats
Belgium are unbeaten in their three previous World Cup games against African opponents, with a draw against Tunisia in 2002 the only game they failed to win.
Belgium are unbeaten in their last 10 World Cup group games, winning the last five in a row (W5 D5 L0).
Each of Belgium’s last 11 World Cup goals have come after half-time.
Tunisia are winless in their last 12 World Cup matches (D4 L8), since beating Mexico in their first ever match in the competition (3-1 in 1978).
The last team to have a longer winless run in the World Cup than Tunisia’s current run of 12 was South Korea (14 games between 1954 and 1998).
Tunisia have scored with their only shot on target so far at this World Cup.
Only Jan Ceulemans (6) has scored more goals in major tournaments for Belgium (World Cup and European Championships) than Romelu Lukaku (5, level with Marc Wilmots).
Predicted Lineups:
Belgium (3-4-2-1): Thibaut Courtois; Toby Alderweireld, Dedryck Boyata, Jan Vertonghen; Thomas Meunier, Kevin de Bruyne, Axel Witsel, Yannick Carrasco; Dries Mertens, Eden Hazard; Romelu Lukaku.
Tunisia (4-1-4-1): Farouk Ben Mustapha; Dylan Bronn, Syam Ben Youssef, Yassine Meriah, Ali Maâloul; Ellyes Skhiri; Fakhreddine Ben Youssef, Ferjani Sassi, Anice Badri, Naim Sliti; Wahbi Khazri.
Belgium vs Tunisia Betting Tips
Belgium to keep a clean sheet @ 1.66.
Belgium -1.5 handicap @ 1.95.
Correct FT Score: 3-0 Belgium @ 8.50.
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