Wednesday night’s Round of 32 action from World Cup 2026 concludes with Belgium vs Senegal in Seattle.
A battle between two nations ranked inside FIFA’s top 20, as well as the latest clash between two talismanic football figures in Kevin De Bruyne and Sadio Mane, this should be an absolute cracker.
We have previewed the big knockout match in full below, picking out some sports betting tips based on the latest World Cup odds from NetBet Sport.
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Where can I watch Belgium vs Senegal in the UK?
Belgium vs Senegal will be broadcast live on ITV1, with kick-off scheduled for 9pm UK time.
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Recent results
After two disappointing draws vs Egypt (1-1) and Iran (0-0), Belgium roared into life vs New Zealand. Rudi Garcia’s men won 5-1, with Leandro Trossard, De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and Alexis Saelemaekers all on the scoresheet. The result also extended the Red Devils’ unbeaten run to 16 matches.
Senegal lost to France (3-1) and Norway (3-2) in their opening group-stage matches, but were too strong for Iraq last Friday evening, the Lions of Teranga recording a huge 5-0 victory to finish as one of the best third-placed nations. Habib Diarra, Ismaila Sarr, Pape Gueye and Iliman Ndiaye all scored during a dominant team performance, in which Senegal had 30 shots on goal!
Head-to-head record
This is the first meeting between Belgium and Senegal in any competition.
Team news
Belgium boss Garcia has a fully fit squad to pick from, which is a huge boost ahead of such a big game. Lukaku could be brought back into the starting XI after a short goal-scoring cameo vs New Zealand, while Amadou Onana should replace Hans Vanaken in midfield to provide some much-needed steel.
Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy is a massive doubt for Senegal here due to the injury he suffered in the defeat to Norway. It could mean another start between the sticks for Mory Diaw, who kept a clean sheet vs Iraq.
Belgium vs Senegal Odds
*All odds are subject to change
Belgium are slight favourites to win this Round of 32 clash at a price of 2.17. A win for Senegal is at odds of 3.37, while the draw after 90 minutes is 3.15.
Belgium vs Senegal Betting Tips
Both teams to score – Yes @ 1.86
Each of these teams is blessed with potent weapons in attack, with Senegal winger Sarr netting three times in three World Cup 2026 appearances. So while knockout games can sometimes be tighter affairs with less goals, we still fancy both nations to get on the scoresheet here. Senegal have played four matches vs European opposition since June of last year, and this BTTS pick landed in all of them.
Player to score or assist – Leandro Trossard @ 2.75
Trossard arrives in Seattle on the back of his best performance for Belgium at a major tournament, a two-goal and one-assist salvo which helped the team qualify for the knockout stage. Confidence levels will be very high as a result, and the price on offer for Trossard to record another key contribution looks too good to pass up.
Kevin De Bruyne to have over 0.5 shots on target @ 1.52
Veteran playmaker De Bruyne scored his first goal of the tournament in the big win over New Zealand. Belgium’s main creative force has also registered at least one shot on target in every single appearance thus far, tallying four overall. So backing him to add to that total in Seattle feels like a no-brainer, with Senegal conceding 15 SOT in the group stage. De Bruyne also produced over 3.5 shots in each game at this World Cup, and he is priced at 3.30 to do the same here.
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