The wait is almost over for the WC action on Saturday as New Zealand play against Belgium.
Our predictions, user poll and statistics for New Zealand v Belgium can be found here (plus the best game odds).
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New Zealand
LWLLDL
New Zealand will be hoping for a better result after a 1-3 WC loss in their previous game against Egypt.
In that match, New Zealand managed 44% possession and 11 attempts at goal with 5 on target. The only player to score for New Zealand was Finn Surman (15'). Egypt got 19 attempts at goal with 7 on target. Ziko (58'), Mohamed Salah (67') and Trézéguet (82') scored for Egypt.
Fixtures with New Zealand have usually been entertaining ones of late with high scoring expected. Over their past half dozen clashes alone, the sum total of 20 goals have gone in for both sides combined (at an average of 3.33 goals per game) with 7 of them coming from New Zealand. We shall soon find out whether or not that trend will be sustained here.
Belgium
WDWWDD 📈
Last time out, Belgium drew 0-0 in the WC match with Iran.
In that game, Belgium had 70% possession and 23 attempts on goal with 7 of them on target. On the other side, Iran got 7 attempts on goal with 3 of them on target.
A series of dependable performances by the Belgium defence has resulted in the number of goals they’ve conceded amounting to 4 from their last 6 outings overall. In that time, their own attack force has managed to score 14.
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Prediction
Looking at these two teams, we feel that Belgium can convert a lot of goal-scoring opportunities.
At the same time, New Zealand may well struggle to score themselves- but, we do see them scoring here.
We reckon that it will be a decent 1-3 winning margin for Belgium at the end of this one.
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⚽️ What are the best odds for this match?
Looking at the betting prices for the match on the 90 min. result market, the win for New Zealand can be had for 13, a wager on the game finishing all-square is 7.5 & putting your money on a win for Belgium can be had at 1.18. These are the best returns that can be secured at the moment.
Lucas Pereira,
03:00 23/06/2026
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
New Zealand
Formed: 1891
Stadium: Sky Stadium (34,500)
Captain: Chris Wood
Chairman: Johanna Wood
Manager: Darren Bazeley