Belgium’s pre-World Cup friendlies are heating up nicely as the Red Devils look to build momentum ahead of the big tournament in Qatar. Their opening warm-up game saw them dispatch a solid Croatia side 2-0, with even Romelu Lukaku getting on the scoresheet after a tough season at Napoli. Next up is a clash with Tunisia, a team Belgium knows well from their memorable 2018 World Cup meeting where the Belgians clinched bronze. Fans in Nigeria and beyond are already buzzing about how this fixture could shape up, especially with both sides using these games to test new ideas and sharpen their attacking patterns.
Team Form
Belgium head into this one on a strong run of form, remaining unbeaten in their last 12 matches across all competitions while picking up eight victories. Their attack has been firing on all cylinders, netting at least three goals in seven of those eight wins, which shows why they remain one of the most feared sides going forward. Tunisia, on the other hand, have struggled in their summer preparations, starting with a narrow 0-1 loss to Austria and managing just a single win in their last six outings overall. That lone triumph came against Haiti, but it hardly inspires confidence heading into a game against top opposition.
- Belgium: 12 matches unbeaten, 8 wins, strong goal-scoring record
- Tunisia: 1 win in last 6 games, recent defeat to Austria
Tactical Analysis
Under coach Rudi Garcia, Belgium have been all about controlled dominance and high-scoring displays, recently keeping a clean sheet against Croatia while creating numerous chances. Their forward line looks particularly sharp, and this match against Tunisia offers the perfect chance to work on breaking down a defensive setup that might sit deep. Tunisia will need to raise their game dramatically if they hope to compete, as their current level suggests they could struggle to create much going forward or hold out for long periods. Expect Belgium to dominate possession and use their pace on the wings to stretch the North Africans, turning the game into a training exercise for set pieces and quick transitions.
Key strengths for the Belgians include their clinical finishing and solid backline, while Tunisia must find ways to improve their creativity and defensive organization to avoid another heavy defeat like the 5-2 loss they suffered in 2018.
Betting Proposal
With Belgium at home and in such good nick, the smart money is on them to win comfortably and cover a decent margin. The visitors simply lack the firepower and recent results to trouble a side this strong, so backing the hosts to win by two goals or more makes plenty of sense for punters looking for value.
Fora 1 (-1,5) at odds of 1.85 looks the standout choice here.
