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Belgium vs Canada, Worldcup 2022 GROUP STAGE

FIFA World Cup · 2022
Belgium
1 – 0
Full Time
Canada
Wed 23 Nov 2022 · 19:00 UTC Ahmed bin Ali Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Yannick Carrasco 9' Y
Thomas Meunier 54' Y
Amadou Onana 56' Y
Y 81' Alphonso Davies
Y 82' Alphonso Davies
Y 83' Alistair Johnston

Overview

Match Preview

Belgium vs Canada — Worldcup at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium.

  • Belgium 3 games · 5 pts (2026/26)
  • Canada 3 games · 4 pts (2026/26)

Match Details

  • Referee Janny Sikazwe
  • Referee Juan Soto (Peru)
  • Referee Nicolas Gallo (Colombia)
  • Referee Jerson Emiliano Dos Santos
  • Referee Arsenio Marengula
  • Referee Yoshimi Yamashita

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Mexico 3 9
2 South Africa 3 4
3 South Korea 3 3
4 Czechia 3 1
5 Switzerland 3 7
6 Canada 3 4
7 Bosnia-Herzegovina 3 4
8 Qatar 3 1
9 Brazil 3 7
10 Morocco 3 7
11 Scotland 3 3
12 Haiti 3 0
13 United States 3 6
14 Australia 3 4
15 Paraguay 3 4
16 Turkey 3 3
17 Germany 3 6
18 Ivory Coast 3 6
19 Ecuador 3 4
20 Curacao 3 1
21 Netherlands 3 7
22 Japan 3 5
23 Sweden 3 4
24 Tunisia 3 0
25 Belgium 3 5
26 Egypt 3 5
27 Iran 3 3
28 New Zealand 3 1
29 Spain 3 7
30 Cape Verde Islands 3 3
31 Uruguay 3 2
32 Saudi Arabia 3 2
33 France 3 9
34 Norway 3 6
35 Senegal 3 3
36 Iraq 3 0
37 Argentina 3 9
38 Austria 3 4
39 Algeria 3 4
40 Jordan 3 0
41 Colombia 3 7
42 Portugal 3 5
43 Congo DR 3 4
44 Uzbekistan 3 0
45 England 3 7
46 Croatia 3 6
47 Ghana 3 4
48 Panama 3 0

Head-to-Head

1
Belgium 1 games · Avg 1.0 goals Canada
Last 5 meetings
2022-11-23 Belgium 1–0 Canada

Recent Form

Belgium
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov Canada H 1–0 W
02 Jul Italy H 1–2 L
27 Jun Portugal H 1–0 W
21 Jun Finland A 2–0 W
17 Jun Denmark A 2–1 W
12 Jun Russia H 3–0 W
Canada
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
23 Nov Belgium A 0–1 L

Season Stats

Belgium Canada
#25 Position #6
5 Points 4
3 Played 3
1 / 2 / 0 W / D / L 1 / 1 / 1
6 Scored 8
2 Conceded 3
+4 GD +5
1.67 PPG 1.33
33% Win % 33%

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)
0% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
17% Clean Sheets
Belgium this season
40% Clean Sheets
Canada this season

Belgium are 25th (5 pts). Canada are 6th (4 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Belgium
0-15
1/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/1
61-75
1/–
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Canada
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/1
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/3
61-75
1/–
76+
4/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Belgium
Romelu Lukaku 3 G 1 A
Charles De Ketelaere 3 G 1 A
Leandro Trossard 2 G 2 A
Youri Tielemans 2 G
Canada
Jonathan David 3 G
Cyle Larin 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' We are underway at Ahmed bin Ali Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Belgium is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 9' Poor challenge from Yannick Carrasco. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
  • 14' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 19' Canada fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 24' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 34' Belgium started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 34.
  • 39' Canada is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 44' Michy Batshuayi does the damage! The net is bulging and Belgium surge ahead!
  • 46' A change in the Belgium ranks — Youri Tielemans exits the field as Amadou Onana enters on 46.
  • 51' Jonathan David has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 54' The referee shows Belgium player a Yellow card on 54.
  • 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Amadou Onana.
  • 58' Cyle Larin gets the nod from Canada. He replaces Junior Hoilett and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 62' Leandro Trossard is ready to make an impact after coming on for Eden Hazard at the 62 minute mark.
  • 67' Atiba Hutchinson is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Canada tonight.
  • 72' Thibaut Courtois needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
  • 74' Sam Adekugbe is ready to make an impact after coming on for Richie Laryea at the 74 minute mark.
  • 78' It is a substitution in Belgium team. Michy Batshuayi is replaced by Lois Openda on 78 minute.
  • 81' The Canada bench stirs into life. Tajon Buchanan is withdrawn and Liam Millar gets his opportunity.
  • 81' The referee shows Canada player a Yellow card on 81.
  • 82' Alphonso Davies was booked on 82.
  • 83' The referee calls foul for Alistair Johnston. He receives a Yellow card.
  • 88' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 88 minutes.
  • It finishes all square. Belgium and Canada share the spoils 1-0.

Lineups

Belgium Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Roberto Martínez

Canada Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach John Herdman

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.34 Belgium xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.66 Canada xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 68% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Belgium54% Draw29% Canada17%
Actual: Belgium win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes37% 0% No63%
Avg goals/match: 2
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 60%
40%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 15%
85%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Belgium or Draw
82%
Draw or Canada
46%
Belgium or Canada
71%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Belgium34% Draw53% Canada13%
Actual: Belgium win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 0
15.8%
1 – 1
12.8%
2 – 0
11.6%
2 – 1
7.9%
0 – 1
7.7%
3 – 0
5.1%
1 – 2
3.8%
3 – 1
3.6%
0 – 2
2.7%
2 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Belgium

Handicap Belgium covers Push Canada covers
-2.5 9% — 91%
-2 9% 16% 75%
-1.5 25% — 75%
-1 25% 26% 48%
-0.5 52% — 48%
+0.5 83% — 17%
+1 83% 12% 5%
+1.5 95% — 5%
+2 95% 4% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Belgium keeps clean sheet
52% ✓
Canada keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.