How Belgium Qualified for Euro 2020

Belgium took the mantle as the best team in qualifying for Euro 2020, scoring 40 goals (top scorers out of all groups) and won maximum points with 10 wins out of 10. Interestingly, the opening match between Belgium vs Russia will be a repeat from the qualification group, with Belgium twice coming out victorious, winning 3-1 at home and 4-1 away on Russian soil. Worryingly for all a Group B opponents, Belgium’s haul of 40 goals was shared amongst the team, with Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard, and others, all hitting top form.

How Russia Qualified for Euro 2020

Russia made it to Euro 2020 with ease, finishing comfortably as runners-up to their opponents on matchday 1, Belgium, trailing by six points. Stanislav Cherchesov guided the Russian’s to eight wins in 10, with Artem Dzyuba their top goalscorer with nine goals in qualifying.
Russia, along with Belgium were handed one of the ‘easier’ looking groups to reach this summer’s tournament, this was emphasised by one-sided results such as their 5-0 wins over Cyprus and San Marino, as well as 9-0 drubbing over the latter in Saransk.

Belgium vs Russia Stats and Analysis

Head-to-head Belgium have never lost a single game to Russia, winning five and drawing twice, scoring 16 goals in seven meetings. Despite that, both nations head into Euro 2020 with impressive stats. Russia averaged 3.3 goals per game in qualifying, scoring 33 times, conceding on average 0.8 per game. Belgium scored an eye-watering average of 4.0 goals every game, dominating teams with a 62% possession rate, and conceding an average of just 0.3 goals – a formidable record.

Belgium vs Russia Bet

Will Belgium turn up to Euro 2020 with the kind of form that got them here? If so, then this could be one of the highest-scoring matchups – if their previous victories over Russia are anything to go by. The Over/Under Goals Markets with Over 2.5 goals has odds of 10/11, and Over 3.5 goals priced at 23/10.

Other Euro Group B predictions

1. Denmark vs Finland Prediction
2. Finland vs Russia Prediction
3. Denmark vs Belgium Prediction
4. Russia vs Denmark Prediction
5. Finland vs Belgium Prediction