STAR WORLD CUP PREVIEW Weds: Belgium v Senegal

Belgium and Senegal head to Seattle on the back of emphatic victories and attack might just be the best form of defence once again for two teams that look anything but safe betting conveyances, writes WILLIAM KEDJANYI.

Belgium let favourite backers down badly in their first two group games and there will surely not be much appetite for taking the 23/20 about Rudi Garcia’s side getting this job done in 90 mins with starsports.bet.

However, they do go into this in good spirits, having racked up a remarkable 35 shots on goal in the 5-1 drubbing of New Zealand, a result which ensured them top spot in Group G.

Senegal, ranked 15, are going to be a completely different kettle of fish, though. A front three of Sadio Mane, Ismaila Sarr (who has racked up 12 shots already in the tournament) and Ibrahim Mbaye is going to cause problems for most teams and the Lions of Teranga racked up eight goals in the group stage despite losing their opening two fixtures.

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Belgium v Senegal
FIFA World Cup – Round of 32
20:00 ITV & STV

HEAD-TO-HEAD
First ever meeting between the two nations.

BELGIUM
JUN 2026 WORLD CUP New Zealand 1-5 Belgium
JUN 2026 WORLD CUP Belgium 0-0 Iran
JUN 2026 WORLD CUP Belgium 1-1 Egypt
JUN 2026 FRIENDLY Belgium 5-0 Tunisia
JUN 2026 FRIENDLY Croatia 0-2 Belgium

SENEGAL
JUN 2026 WORLD CUP Senegal 5-0 Iraq
JUN 2026 WORLD CUP Norway 3-2 Senegal
JUN 2026 WORLD CUP France 3-1 Senegal
JUN 2026 FRIENDLY Saudi Arabia 0-0 Senegal
MAY 2026 FRIENDLY USA 3-2 Senegal

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This could be quite the spectacle. Backers of Over 2.5 goals and both teams to score would have been paid out in four of Senegal’s last six internationals and goals again look the best angle of attack for punters.

Both teams to score will tempt many at 3/4 but the slightly bigger price of 20/21 about Over 2.5 Goals with starsports.bet has to be the way to go in a fixture that looks likely to be dominated by the attacking talent.

Anyone looking for a goalscorer wager should have Ismaila Sarr firmly on their radar. The Crystal Palace striker, who has already scored three times, led the line brilliantly against Iraq and the 100/30 about him netting any time looks decent enough value, as does the 9/1 about him opening the scoring.

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