Belgium vs Republic of Ireland, European Championship 2016 GROUP STAGE
Overview
Match Preview
Belgium vs Republic of Ireland — European Championship .
- Belgium 0 games · 0 pts (2024/24)
- Republic of 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
Key Stats
40%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (5 games)
H2H (5 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
50%
Clean Sheets
Belgium this season
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' The game is set. Belgium kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Seamus Coleman has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Thomas Vermaelen made 513 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Belgium currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Marc Wilmots will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' Belgium are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' It looks like no one’s ball. Belgium is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Jeff Hendrick on 42.
- 47' With 0 assists to his name this season, James McClean is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Belgium.
- 48' Against the run of play, Romelu Lukaku has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 49' The referee shows Belgium player a Yellow card on 49.
- 54' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Belgium and Republic of Ireland are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 57' Belgium manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Radja Nainggolan is hanging Moussa Dembele on the field on 57 minute.
- 61' What a moment for Axel Witsel! That strike on 61 puts his side firmly in control.
- 62' Time for substitution for Republic of Ireland. James McCarthy is replaced by James McClean.
- 64' Dries Mertens is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yannick Carrasco at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 70' Romelu Lukaku has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 70 minutes.
- 71' Aiden McGeady is replacing Wes Hoolahan for the Republic of Ireland side.
- 76' Belgium are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Republic of Ireland's shape.
- 79' Another change for Republic of Ireland made on 79 minute. Shane Long leaves to be changed by Robbie Keane.
- 83' Romelu Lukaku makes way for Christian Benteke at the 83 minute mark. A tactical switch from Belgium.
- 88' Eden Hazard is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Belgium tonight.
- Belgium celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Belgium Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 7
- 5
- 2
- 19
- 9
- 16
- 6
- 3
- 1
- 11
Bench
- 18
- 12
- 17
-
20
Christian Benteke ↑ 83'
- 8
- 15
- 23
- 22
-
14
Dries Mertens ↑ 64'
-
4
Radja Nainggolan ↑ 57'
- 21
- 13
Coach
Marc Wilmots
Republic of Ireland Lineups
Starting XI
- 23
- 4
- 2
- 17
- 3
- 19
- 6
-
20
Wes Hoolahan ↓ Aiden McGeady 71'
-
8
James McCarthy ↓ James McClean 62'
- 13
-
9
Shane Long ↓ Robbie Keane 79'
Bench
- 22
- 16
-
10
Robbie Keane ↑ 79'
- 14
- 5
- 21
- 18
- 1
-
11
James McClean ↑ 62'
- 12
-
7
Aiden McGeady ↑ 71'
- 15
Coach
Martin O'Neill
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Romelu Lukaku | 2 |
| Romelu Lukaku | 2 |
| Axel Witsel | 1 |
| Axel Witsel | 1 |
Head to Head
Republic of Ireland Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.99
Belgium xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.68
Republic of Ireland xG
I would bet for:
Belgium to win 63% + Under — clean sheet likely 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Belgium win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
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 Republic of Ireland
37%
Belgium or Republic of Ireland
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: 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 | Republic of 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%
✓
Republic of Ireland keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.