LiontipsNew Zealand vs Belgium: betting tip (cf 1.81) and bets on the World Cup match
Command Analysis
Current form
New Zealand played a key match in the group at the start when they played Iran. They failed to win that meeting, although Darren Bazeley's team took the lead twice (2-2). In the second round, the New Zealanders lost, quite predictably, to Egypt (1:3), and they managed to open the score again, the teams left at halftime with the numbers on the scoreboard 1:0 in favor of New Zealand. The lack of consistent match experience at such a high level is affecting. The national team does not seek to play only from defense, closing tightly in its penalty area. The New Zealanders rely on long shots into the penalty area, where Chris Wood is present, plus they actively use flank shots. There are no problems in attack, but such a bold enough tactic leads to frequent failures in defense.
Disqualifications and injuries
New Zealand has no problems with the squad.
Interesting betting trends
- In three of the last four matches, the New Zealand national team has not lost by fouls.
- New Zealand scored goals in three of the previous five matches.
Approximate line–up: Crocombe – Payne, Serman, Boxall, Kakache - Bell, Stamenich – Mccowett, Singh, Just – Wood.
Current form
Belgium successfully held friendly matches on the march to the World Cup, beat Croatia and Tunisia with a total score of 7:0. It seemed that at least the national team would not have any problems in the far from the most difficult group. However, at the World Cup so far, the national team has no wins and after two rounds with two points takes third place, losing to Iran in goal difference. Rudy Garcia's team parted in peace with Egypt (1:1) and Iran (0:0). The Belgians scored a total of 38 shots at the opponents' goal in two matches, but they have never scored themselves (there was an own goal against Egypt). With Iran, one could see a total advantage.: 70% of possession, 23 shots on goal (seven of them on target), but failed to score. Plus, in that meeting, from the 66th minute, ten people remained on the field after Ngoy was eliminated.
Disqualifications and injuries
Debast is injured, Ngoy will serve his suspension.
Interesting betting trends
- In three of the previous five matches of the Belgian national team, there was no goal exchange.
- In six of the last seven matches of the Belgians, more than two offsides were not recorded.
Approximate composition: Courtois – Meunier, Mechele, Teate, De Cuyper– Thielemans, Ruskin– Trossard, De Bruyne, Doku – Lukaku.
Trends
The Total Offsiderateis less than 2.5
The bet has been played in six of the last seven matches of the Belgian national team
1st halfbet: total less than 1.5 goals
In five consecutive matches with Belgium, no more than one goal was scored in the opening 45 minutes.
The bet is an accurate score of 0:2
The Belgians have scored three of their last four victories with a "dry" score.
Tip and bets
Belgium is winless after two rounds, and there are definitely no problems with motivation for the final match of the group stage. We can talk about bad luck, as there were plenty of chances, especially with Iran. However, the Belgians could not win in the class, especially with a crushing score. It's hardly worth waiting for things to change dramatically.
First of all, we pay attention to the opponent here. The New Zealanders avoided a major defeat from England on the way to the World Cup, lost with a minimum score of 0:1. Darren Bazeley's men play quite straightforwardly in attack, using long throws into the penalty area. But such straightforwardness is effective, as there is an experienced Chris Wood ahead, who does not need many chances to score a goal. New Zealand's defense is not stable, but at the same time, they held out for the entire first half with Egypt, leading 1-0 in the score until the 58th minute. Perhaps the Belgians will get the victory they need today based on their class and experience, but we don't expect them to be able to do it with an advantage of more than two goals.
Our betting tip is an Asian handicap (+2.5) for New Zealand by a factor of 1.72
Bet on the total
In two rounds, the Belgians themselves did not score a single goal, there was an own goal against Egypt. It is not necessary to expect that everything will change dramatically in terms of implementation. Moreover, the opponent will obviously play cautiously today, relying on counterattacks and Chris Wood's individual skill. We believe that no more than three goals will be scored in the match.
The second bet is a total of less than 3.5 goals with a coefficient of 1.81
A bet on yellow cards
The match is of key importance in terms of the fight for a place in the playoffs. In such a game, there is a high probability of an abundance of fighting and violations, especially from New Zealand. We are waiting for at least three yellow cards, especially since in three of the four previous matches of the New Zealanders such a bet has passed.
The betting tip is that the total number of yellow cards is more than 2.5 with a coefficient of 1.87
