Belgium have the opportunity to secure their ticket for the 2026 World Cup.
Rudi Garcia’s men travel to Kazakhstan this Saturday for Matchday 9 of Group J.
A win would give them a four-point lead over North Macedonia, and with only one match left to play, the Red Devils would be guaranteed to finish in first place.
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Kazakhstan vs Belgium: Match Preview
With only 7 points from as many matches, Kazakhstan already know they won’t be taking part in the next World Cup.
The 114th-ranked nation in the FIFA rankings has, in fact, never qualified for a World Cup.
The reverse fixture ended in a heavy 6–0 win for Belgium, but at home, the Snow Leopards have shown they can stand up to their opponents – highlighted by their 4–0 victory over Liechtenstein.
The Red Devils come into this match after a 4–2 win over Wales and approach the game with confidence, while staying fully focused on their objective.
Rudi Garcia will have to cope without key players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku, who are sidelined with injuries at Napoli, but he can still rely on the likes of Leandro Trossard and Jeremy Doku, both in excellent form with their clubs.
Kazakhstan vs Belgium: Latest Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Belgium are clear favourites for the win here at odds of 1.18. Kazakhstan’s win is priced at 15.00, while a draw stands at 8.00.
Kazakhstan vs Belgium: Our Betting Tips
Over 3.5 goals @ 2.05
Belgium have averaged more than three goals per match since the start of the campaign, while Kazakhstan have conceded at least two goals in five of their seven fixtures.
Even without Lukaku, Belgium have plenty of attacking firepower in Trossard, Doku and Lois Openda — all of whom could look to replicate the dominant display from the reverse fixture.
Anytime Goalscorer: Jeremy Doku @ 2.70
Full of confidence with Manchester City, Doku has rediscovered his end product and explosive dribbling down the left wing.
Often decisive for Belgium, he could take advantage of Kazakhstan’s fragile defence to make the difference in one-on-one situations. His speed and ability to beat defenders constantly create dangerous chances, making him an excellent goalscorer pick in this matchup.
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