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Belgium vs Ireland, European Championship 2016 GROUP STAGE

European Championship · 2016
Belgium
3 – 0
Full Time
Ireland
Sat 18 Jun 2016 · 13:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 42' Jeff Hendrick
Thomas Vermaelen 49' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Belgium vs Ireland — European Championship .

  • Belgium 0 games · 0 pts (2024/24)
  • Ireland 0 games · 0 pts (2024/24)

Match Details

  • Referee Cuneyt Cakιr
  • Referee Bahattin Duran
  • Referee Tarik Ongun
  • Referee Baris Simsek
  • Referee Huseyin Gocek
  • Referee Benoit Bastien

Head-to-Head

2
1
2
Belgium 5 games · Avg 2.2 goals Ireland
Last 5 meetings
2016-06-18 Belgium 3–0 Ireland

Recent Form

Belgium
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jun Ireland H 3–0 W
13 Jun Italy H 0–2 L
Ireland
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
18 Jun Belgium A 0–3 L
13 Jun Sweden H 1–1 D

Key Stats

40% Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
40% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
50% Clean Sheets
Belgium this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Three points are at stake. Belgium host Ireland — let the battle begin!
  • 5' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Martin O'Neill will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 10' The 37-year-old Axel Witsel has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Belgium in their trying to find a way past Ireland's compact .
  • 30' Belgium have won 52 goals from 123 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 35' Belgium are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Ireland backline.
  • 40' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for James McClean suffering a number of foals already.
  • 42' Republic of Ireland player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 47' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Belgium needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 48' Romelu Lukaku does the damage! The net is bulging and Belgium surge ahead!
  • 49' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Thomas Vermaelen on 49 minutes.
  • 54' It looks surprising Ireland does not make any changes. Thibaut Courtois has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 57' Another change for Belgium made on 57 minute. Moussa Dembele leaves to be changed by Radja Nainggolan.
  • 61' A goal from the Belgium international Axel Witsel! He fires home on 61 to make it 2-0!
  • 62' Republic of Ireland make a change. James McCarthy trudges off to be replaced by James McClean on 62 minutes.
  • 64' The whistle greets Yannick Carrasco as he departs to be replaced by Dries Mertens.
  • 69' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 69 minutes.
  • 70' Assisted by Eden Hazard with the perfectly-timed delivery and Romelu Lukaku makes no mistake. 3-0!
  • 71' The supporters are chanting for Aiden McGeady. He replaces Wes Hoolahan on 71 minute.
  • 76' Belgium currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 79' Shane Long makes way for Robbie Keane at the 79 minute mark. A tactical switch from Republic of Ireland.
  • 83' A tactical swap from Belgium — Christian Benteke on, Romelu Lukaku off on 83 minutes.
  • 88' Belgium international Toby Alderweireld has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 3-0.

Lineups

Belgium Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Marc Wilmots

Ireland Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Martin O'Neill

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.99 Belgium xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68 Ireland xG
I would bet for: Belgium to win 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Belgium63% Draw23% Ireland14%
Actual: Belgium win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes43% 0% No57%
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Belgium or Draw
86%
Draw or Ireland
37%
Belgium or Ireland
77%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Belgium47% Draw43% Ireland10%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 0
13.5%
1 – 0
13.3%
1 – 1
10%
2 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.8%
3 – 0
Actual
3 – 1
6%
4 – 0
4.3%
0 – 1
3.9%
4 – 1
3.1%
2 – 2
3.1%
1 – 2
3%

Asian Handicap — Belgium

Handicap Belgium covers Push Ireland covers
-2.5 21% — 79%
-2 21% 21% 58%
-1.5 42% — 58%
-1 42% 25% 33%
-0.5 67% — 33%
+0.5 89% — 11%
+1 89% 8% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Belgium keeps clean sheet
51% ✓
Ireland keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

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