Belgium and Senegal look set for a tight tussle in Seattle and we find it hard to split these sides, who both rely heavily on ageing stars slightly past their best. Each team enjoyed a big win against limited opposition in the third round of group-stage games, but only after failing to impress in their opening two matches.
In our book, everything points to this being a close encounter, so 9/4 for a draw at the end of normal time is the initial Belgium vs Senegal prediction.
Betting Odds
Belgium vs Senegal Betting Odds – 2026 World Cup
Result | Odds | Chance |
|---|---|---|
Belgium | 11/10 | 47.6% |
Senegal | 12/5 | 29.4% |
Draw | 9/4 | 30.8% |
*Odds are correct at the time of writing, but subject to change.
Belgium are 11/10 favourites to beat Senegal , who are 12/5 for the win, with the draw at 9/4.
How to Watch
How to watch Belgium vs Senegal
Wednesday night’s match is scheduled to kick off at 21:00 BST and will be broadcast live on ITV 1 .
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Form Guides
Belgium form guide
The Red Devils went into this tournament in fine spirits, having scored a pile of goals in qualifying and then enjoying some eye-catching wins in warm-up fixtures. However, fears that the golden oldies in Rudi Garcia ’s Belgium World Cup squad may now struggle at the highest level only grew following draws with Egypt and Iran .
A 5-1 thrashing of New Zealand was more like it, with Leandro Trossard bagging a brace before Kevin De Bruyne , Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers hit the target. The Kiwis lacked technical ability and tactical nous in that contest, though, so we need to see more evidence before getting fully behind Belgium, despite their unbeaten run stretching to 16 outings.
In what looks sure to be a much tighter affair here, let’s stick with 15/4 for the scores to be level at half-time and full-time for our World Cup tips today.
Senegal form guide
The Lions of Teranga were made to sweat before advancing as one of the best third-placed teams , although they did have to contend with a tough group. Senegal stifled France in the first half but ultimately fell to a 3-1 defeat and Crystal Palace winger Ismaila Sarr’s double strike proved in vain in a 3-2 loss to Norway .
Thankfully, Iraq did not have Kylian Mbappe or Erling Haaland to call on and Pape Thiaw’s men took full advantage in romping to a 5-0 triumph . Sarr was again on the scoresheet, alongside Sunderland’s Habib Diarra, Iliman Ndiaye of Everton and Pape Gueye, who bagged a brace.
It has to be noted that 12 of the 14 goals in those games came after the break, while Belgium scored five of their six group-stage goals following the interval, so 21/20 for the second half to produce most goals here is a percentage pick ! Again, there are worries about Kalidou Koulibaly, Idrissa Gueye and Sadio Mane being in their mid-30s, but this is a battle-hardened unit with extensive experience of playing knockout football at the Africa Cup of Nations .
We feel 13/10 for the Lions of Teranga to qualify is a fair price , while 11/4 for the in-form Sarr to score at any time has obvious appeal for our Belgium vs Senegal betting tips after he also netted 21 times for Palace in all competitions last term.
Betting Tips
Belgium vs Senegal Betting Tips
Draw at the end of normal time @ 9/4
Ismaila Sarr to score at anytime @ 11/4
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