90 - Belgium vs Senegal, Worldcup 2026 LAST 32
Overview
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Match Details
- Referee Said Martinez (Honduras)
- Assistant 1 Walter Lopez (Guatemala)
- Assistant 2 Cristian Ramirez (Honduras)
4 games this season
🟨 3.0/game
⚽ 5.3 goals/game
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 |
Recent Form
Season Stats
| Belgium | Senegal | |
|---|---|---|
| #25 | Position | #35 |
| 5 | Points | 3 |
| 3 | Played | 3 |
| 1 / 2 / 0 | W / D / L | 1 / 0 / 2 |
| 6 | Scored | 8 |
| 2 | Conceded | 6 |
| +4 | GD | +2 |
| 1.67 | PPG | 1.00 |
| 33% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
33%
Clean Sheets
Belgium this season
Belgium this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Senegal this season
Senegal this season
Belgium are 25th (5 pts). Senegal are 35th (3 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Belgium
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
1/–
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Senegal
0-15
1/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
3/2
61-75
1/1
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at Lumen Field. Belgium are looking to make home advantage count against Senegal.
- 5' Belgium are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Senegal backline.
- 10' Belgium is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 15' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Senegal that had 124 games and scored 19 goals.
- 20' 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.
- 25' Habib Diarra adds to his 2 season tally! Senegal lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 30' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 35' Krepin Diatta, a Senegal , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 40' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 45' Ismail Jakobs is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Senegal tonight.
- 46' The Belgium bench stirs into life. Charles De Ketelaere is withdrawn and Romelu Lukaku gets his opportunity.
- 51' GOAL! Ismaila Sarr scores on 51.
- 56' Belgium ring the changes. Jeremy Doku has done his job and it is now time for Dodi Lukebakio to step up.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 63' Diego Moreira is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hans Vanaken at the 63 minute mark.
- 64' Brandon Mechele is having his name booked by the referee on 64.
- 66' A tactical swap from Senegal — Lamine Camara on, Pape Gueye off on 66 minutes.
- 67' The referee shows Senegal player a card on 67.
- 72' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Belgium and Senegal are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 73' Fresh legs for Senegal! Ibrahim M'Baye comes on to replace Iliman Ndiaye.
- 78' Another substitution for Belgium to replace Maxim De Cuyper by Thomas Meunier on 78 minute.
- 83' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 86' The deadlock is broken! Romelu Lukaku gets on the scoresheet on 86 minutes.
- 89' What composure from Youri Tielemans! The Belgium international strokes it home. 2-2.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Rudi Garcia on 90 minutes.
Lineups
Belgium Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 4
-
20
Hans Vanaken ↓ Diego Moreira 63'
- 7
- 8
- 1
- 21
- 10
- 11
- 17
- 5
- 3
Bench
- 9
-
15
Thomas Meunier ↑ 78'
- 6
- 14
- 22
- 23
- 12
- 24
- 16
-
19
Diego Moreira ↑ 63'
- 13
- 25
- 18
- 26
Coach
Rudi Garcia
Senegal Lineups
4-3-3Starting XI
-
13
Iliman Ndiaye ↓ Ibrahim M'Baye 73'
- 15
- 10
- 5
- 18
-
26
Pape Gueye ↓ Lamine Camara 66'
- 19
- 14
- 6
-
21
Habib Diarra ↓ Pape Sarr 73'
- 23
Bench
- 1
- 3
- 12
- 4
- 9
-
17
Pape Sarr ↑ 73'
- 11
- 24
- 2
-
8
Lamine Camara ↑ 66'
- 7
-
20
Ibrahim M'Baye ↑ 73'
- 25
- 22
H2H
Belgium Form
Predictions
2.57
Belgium xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.09
Senegal xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 69% + Belgium to win 62%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 3.66
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 3.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 4.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
Double Chance
Belgium or Draw
82%
Draw or Senegal
38%
Belgium or Senegal
79%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
2 – 1
9%
2 – 0
8.6%
1 – 1
8%
3 – 1
7.6%
3 – 0
7.1%
1 – 0
6.4%
4 – 1
4.9%
2 – 2
4.9%
4 – 0
4.5%
3 – 2
4.2%
1 – 2
3.9%
0 – 0
3.8%
Asian Handicap — Belgium
| Handicap | Belgium covers | Push | Senegal covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 27% | — | 73% |
| -2 | 27% | 20% | 53% |
| -1.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| -1 | 47% | 21% | 32% |
| -0.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +0.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +1 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Belgium keeps clean sheet
34%
Senegal keeps clean sheet
9%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.