Wales vs Belgium Match Analysis and Prediction

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Wales will be welcoming Belgium to Cardiff on Tuesday knowing that they only need a draw to secure the second position in Group E ahead of Czech Republic.

Rob Page’s side have already claimed a spot at the playoffs in the World Cup 2022 qualifications through the UEFA Nations League, but will be detemined to secure second position in the group to ensure they are seeded for the semi-finals.

Wales put on a show for their supporters at home on Saturday, as Aaron Ramsey(2), Neco Williams, Ben Davies and Connor Roberts found their way through to the back of the net in a 5-1 victory over Belarus.

Page’s side in second spot in Group E, three points clear of third-placed Czech Republic, who need to beat Estonia on Tuesday to stand a chance of fininishing second in the section and qualifying for playoffs.

Wales have already secured a position in the playoffs but will need to finish second to have chance of being seeded, to allow them play at home in the semi-finals, and a point against Belgium will definately be enough to claim the runners-up spot.

The Dragons have won four, drawn two and lost one out of their seven Group E matches, being unbeaten in their last five games in their section, taking up three victories in the process.

Wales have not made an appearance at the World Cup finals since 1958 when they reached the quarter finals, but the have had two successful back-to-back European Championship, reaching the semi-finals in 2016 and round of 16 in 2020.

Belgium on the other hand have been the standout team in Group E, winning six and drawing one of their seven matches, collecting 19 points, leaving them five points clear of second-positioned Wales. Belgium have won only one of their last five matches against Wales in all competitions.

Wales vs Belgium head to head

The two teams have met 12 times head to head and seem to balance each in the process with Wales having all four victories at home, while Belgium have won 5, three at home and twice away. There have been three draws. Wales have scored 15 goals against Belgium’s 16.

Belgium 1-1 Wales 15/10/13

Belgium 0-0 Wales 16/11/14

Wales 1-0 Belgium 12/06/15

Wales 3-1 Belgium 01/07/16

Belgium 3-1 Wales 24/03/21

Wales latest home form

Despite their latest home triumph against Belarus in the World Cup Qualifier campaign – where they won 5-1 – Wales have not had an impressive home record in their latest five home matches. They have had three draws and one loss to Denmark in the European Championship.

Wales 0-0 Albania 05/06/21

Wales 1-1 Switzerland 12/06/21

Wales 0-4 Denmark 26/06/21

Wales 0-0 Estonia 08/09/21

Wales 5-1 Belarus 13/11/21

Wales latest away form

After losing their match away in July to Italy in the European Championship, Wales have had to try to maintain unbeaten form in their last four matches in all competitions, scoring 5 goals and conceding 4. They have collected 8 points out of their last five matches away in all competitions.

Italy 1-0 Wales 20/06/21

Finland 0-0 Wales 01/09/21

Belarus 2-3 Wales 05/09/21

Czech Republic 2-2 Wales 08/10/21

Estonia 0-1 Wales 11/10/21

Belgium latest home form

Despite winning their last home match against Estonia in the World Cup Qualifying clash, Belgium have recently not shown some consistency in maintaining a good record at home. They have won three and lost two out of their last five matches in all competition.

Belgium 1-0 Portugal 27/06/21

Belgium 1-2 Italy 02/07/21

Belgium 3-0 Czech Republic 05/09/21

Belgium 2-3 France 07/10/21

Belgium 3-1 Estonia 13/11/21

Belgium latest away form

Belgium are currently in a good form away despite losing 2-1 to Italy in UEFA Nations League in October. They had kept an unbeaten run for more than five matches. In their last five latest matches, they have managed to win four and lose one in all competitions.

Denmark 1-2 Belgium 17/06/21

Finland 0-2 Belgium 21/06/21

Estonia 2-5 Belgium 02/09/21

Belarus 0-1 Belgium 08/09/21

Italy 2-1 Belgium 10/10/21

Wales news

Wales will miss the services of Ethan Ampadu for Tuesday’s match due to suspension, as Chris Memham and Chris Gunter are competing to replace him, with Gareth Bale featuring alongside Daniel James in front two. Bale was replaced at the interval of Saturday’s affair in a planned substitution.

Belgium news

Coach Martinez is expected to make a couple of changes and could decide to drop Eden Hazard down to the bench, potentially pushing Carrasco into a more avanced area. Dries Mertens is likely to return in the final third of the field with Thorgan Hazard pushing for a spot in the XI.

Prediction and Odds

Wales are coming into the match as they need a point to guarantee second position in the section, and they will be backed up by vocal home supporters, doing enough to hold Belgium to a draw.Belgium do not have an aweful lot to play for and were far from their best against Estonia.

Odds: 1 2.75 X 3.00 2 2.25