In the round of 32, the Red Devils of Belgium will meet the Lions of Teranga, Senegal, on Wednesday, 1st July at 01:00 PM LOCAL, 08:00 PM GMT, and 01:30 AM IST (Thursday, 2nd July). This match is scheduled to take place at Seattle Stadium (Seattle, Washington), USA, which has a crowd capacity of 66,925 specattors. Either side will advance to the round of 16, while the loser will exit the tournament.
Belgium vs Senegal Match Details
This fixture presents an explosive contrast of styles. Rudi Garcia’s star-studded Belgium squad will look to control the tempo, while Pape Thiaw’s Senegal side features an electric engine hungry to disrupt the tournament favourites.
| Match | Belgium vs Senegal |
| Competition | FIFA World Cup 2026™ |
| Round | Round of 32 |
| Date | Thursday, 2 July 2026 (IST) |
| Venue | Seattle Stadium (Seattle, Washington) |
| Local Time | 01:00 PM (Wednesday, July 1) |
| GMT / UTC Time | 20:00 UTC (Wednesday, July 1) |
| User Local Time (IST) | 01:30 AM (Thursday, July 2) |
| Main Markets | Match Winner, To Qualify, Total Goals |
Why Belgium Are Favourites
Belgium cruised through the initial stage with absolute tactical discipline, securing five points to top Group G in style.
Led by Leandro Trossard and Kevin De Bruyne, who anchored their attacking metrics, the Red Devils possess world-class offensive quality capable of creating numerous chances.
Senegal’s Route Into The Match
The Lions of Teranga enter the Round of 32 completely fearless after claiming a historic headline-grabbing 5-0 demolition over Iraq to punch their ticket.
Simply bouncing back from two consecutive defeats to qualify demonstrates the immense resilience running through this African powerhouse squad.
Group Stage Performances & Tournament Form
Belgium opened their World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Egypt, ground out a 0-0 result against Iran, and stamped their authority with a 5-1 masterclass over New Zealand.
Senegal’s journey was a turbulent but successful grind. Alongside their narrow 3-1 and 3-2 defeats to France and Norway, they kept their dream alive with an emphatic 5-0 victory against Iraq.
Expected Playing XI
Belgium
Thibaut Courtois, Timothy Castagne, Wout Faes, Nathan Ngoy, Arthur Theate, Orel Mangala, Amadou Onana, Alexis Saelemaekers, Kevin De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard, Romelu Lukaku.
Senegal
Édouard Mendy, Formose Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, Moussa Niakhaté, Ismail Jakobs, Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara, Ismaïla Sarr, Iliman Ndiaye, Sadio Mané, Nicolas Jackson.
Key Betting Markets To Watch
If you want to bet on the match, keeping an eye on how the lines move can help you find a better price. Here is how the top options look ahead of kickoff.
Handicap Market
The baseline spread sets the favorite line at Belgium -0.5, with a market price of 2.14. If you think Senegal’s tough defense can frustrate Belgium over 90 minutes, betting on Senegal +0.5 at 1.74 pays out if they get a draw or a win in regular time. If you want a safety net where a draw gives you your money back, backing Belgium 0 sits at 1.52 while Senegal 0 is at 2.58.
Total Goals
Bookmakers expect a fairly close match, setting the line for Over 2.5 goals at 1.98. If you think both teams will play very carefully to avoid mistakes in a knockout game, backing the Under 2.5 goals option offers a solid 1.87 return value. If you expect a very low-scoring game, Under 1.5 goals is priced at 3.55.
Player To Score
The goalscorer market features some great options. Romelu Lukaku is the biggest favorite to score at any time, with a short price of 2.40. He is also priced at 4.50 to score in the first half. For Senegal, star forward Sadio Mané and Nicolas Jackson both offer great value at 3.25 and 3.15 to score past the Belgian defense.
Belgium vs Senegal Head-to-Head
While tonight marks a historic knockout milestone on the global stage, these two nations have never crossed paths in international football.
| Date | Match | Competition | Result |
| July 1, 2026 | Belgium vs Senegal | FIFA World Cup 2026™ | First-Ever Meeting |
Belgium vs Senegal Betting Prediction Summary
Senegal has proven it can unleash elite-tier offensive power, but breaking down Rudi Garcia’s tactical shape while keeping Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku quiet for 90 minutes is a massive task.
Expect a tense, highly physical encounter where Belgium’s patience and superior depth edge the Red Devils cleanly into the Round of 16.
- Final Prediction: Belgium to win (90 mins)
- Score Prediction: Belgium 2–1 Senegal
Belgium vs Senegal Betting Odds
To find the best value on your betslip, it’s essential to check the primary pre-match betting configurations. The latest lines reflect a clear layout with the Red Devils holding a slight favourite status:
| Market | Selection | Odds |
| Match Winner | Belgium | 2.19 |
| Match Winner | Draw | 3.36 |
| Match Winner | Senegal | 3.73 |
| Winner. 1-st half | Belgium | 2.74 |
| Winner. 1-st half | Draw | 2.22 |
| Winner. 1-st half | Senegal | 4.10 |
| Winner. 2-nd half | Belgium | 2.52 |
| Winner. 2-nd half | Draw | 2.52 |
| Winner. 2-nd half | Senegal | 3.75 |
| To qualify | Belgium | 1.57 |
| To qualify | Senegal | 2.38 |
| Double chance | 1X | 1.31 |
| Double chance | 12 | 1.33 |
| Double chance | X2 | 1.71 |
| Handicap | Belgium -1.5 | 3.95 |
| Handicap | Senegal +1.5 | 1.24 |
| Handicap | Belgium -1 | 3.25 |
| Handicap | Senegal +1 | 1.34 |
| Handicap | Belgium -0.5 | 2.14 |
| Handicap | Senegal +0.5 | 1.74 |
| Handicap | Belgium 0 | 1.52 |
| Handicap | Senegal 0 | 2.58 |
| Handicap | Belgium +0.5 | 1.30 |
| Handicap | Senegal -0.5 | 3.55 |
| Handicap | Belgium +1 | 1.10 |
| Handicap | Senegal -1 | 6.40 |
| Total | Over 0.5 | 1.06 |
| Total | Under 0.5 | 9.00 |
| Total | Over 1.5 | 1.29 |
| Total | Under 1.5 | 3.55 |
| Total | Over 2 | 1.47 |
| Total | Under 2 | 2.74 |
| Total | Over 2.5 | 1.98 |
| Total | Under 2.5 | 1.87 |
| Total | Over 3 | 2.70 |
| Total | Under 3 | 1.48 |
| Total | Over 3.5 | 3.35 |
| Total | Under 3.5 | 1.32 |
| Total | Over 4 | 5.60 |
| Total | Under 4 | 1.13 |
| Total | Over 4.5 | 6.00 |
| Total | Under 4.5 | 1.10 |
| Total. 1-st half | Over 0.5 | 1.38 |
| Total. 1-st half | Under 0.5 | 2.90 |
| Total. 1-st half | Over 1 | 1.89 |
| Total. 1-st half | Under 1 | 1.89 |
| Total. 1-st half | Over 1.5 | 2.90 |
| Total. 1-st half | Under 1.5 | 1.38 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Romelu Lukaku | 2.40 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Charles De Ketelaere | 3.15 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Matias Fernandez | 3.15 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Bamba Dieng | 3.15 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Nicolas Jackson | 3.15 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Ismaila Sarr | 3.25 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Sadio Mane | 3.25 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Cherif Ndiaye | 3.40 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Leandro Trossard | 3.65 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Dodi Lukebakio | 3.75 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Kevin De Bruyne | 3.75 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Assane Diao Diaoune | 3.75 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Jeremy Doku | 3.75 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Iliman Ndiaye | 3.75 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Ibrahim Mbaye | 4.75 |
| Anytime Goalscorer | Hans Vanaken | 5.00 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Romelu Lukaku | 4.50 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Charles De Ketelaere | 6.00 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Matias Fernandez | 6.00 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Bamba Dieng | 6.00 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Nicolas Jackson | 6.00 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Ismaila Sarr | 6.25 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Sadio Mane | 6.25 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Cherif Ndiaye | 6.50 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Leandro Trossard | 7.00 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Jeremy Doku | 7.25 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Dodi Lukebakio | 7.25 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Kevin De Bruyne | 7.25 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Assane Diao Diaoune | 7.25 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Iliman Ndiaye | 7.25 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Hans Vanaken | 9.00 |
| Anytime Goalscorer. 1-st half | Alexis Saelemaekers | 9.00 |
These market odds may vary, so it is always advised to cross-check these odds from 96 bet while placing your bet.
