Belgium has a golden ticket to the World Cup 2022 in Qatar this weekend when they play host to Estonia. The match schedules for Saturday at the Halil Meler, with kickoff at 10:45 pm.
Belgium head into today’s game fourth in Group E with two games remaining, while Estonia finds themselves behind Slovakia and Wales, who are vying for the group’s spot in this season’s World Cup play-offs.
This year’s UEFA Nations League Finals were a disappointing disappointment for fans of Belgium, who were humiliated by France and Italy at the European Championships over the past month.
Martinez’s side has been fairly consistent lately in the qualifying stages. In 14 matches this year, they have won 14 and drawn once. They have a lot to be proud of, considering they play a “second fiddle” role in the footballing world.
Their greatest achievement to date has been qualification into the knockout stage of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, and their final group game against Brazil was no fluke.
While they lost two of three group games and drew one, the strong performance against Brazil puts Belgium in a good position to secure a place in Qatar next year.
On Wednesday night, Estonia still holds their pre-world cup practice match against Wales in the Last 16 of the European Championship qualifiers.
Belgium vs. Estonia Head to Head
Both sides have five games against each other, with Belgium taking four wins while Estonia with one win. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Italy 2-1 Belgium
- Belgium 2-3 France
- Belarus 0-1 Belgium
- Belgium 3-0 Czech Republic
- Estonia 2-5 Belgium
Away
- Estonia 0-1 Wales
- Estonia 2-0 Belarus
- Wales 0-0 Estonia
- Estonia 0-1 Northern Ireland
- Estonia 2-5 Belgium
Belgium Team News
A host of absentees from Belgium’s squad ahead of their double-header of fixtures against Estonia and Wales, Thomas Vermaelen, Jan Vertonghen, Christian Benteke, and Marouane Fellaini, all being left out. Youri Tielemans, Romelu Lukaku, Michy Batshuayi, Jeremy Doku, Thomas Vermaelen and Toby Alderweireld are all out.
Estonia Team News
Arguably the toughest assignment in their group, Estonia will have to scrape through with their three central defenders against the attack of Belgium, Germany, and Portugal.
Although they are without suspended center-back Marten Kuusk for this match against Germany, Karol Mets are likely to be drafted into the starting XI at the expense of another defender.
Prediction and Odds
The hosts are not in their highest form with current players out, but we expect a win.
- Belgium Win
- Goals Over 1.5
- Most Goals: 2H
