Belgium
Iran
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Belgium hosted Egypt and the game ended in a 1-1 draw. This result leaves Belgium still searching for their first win of the tournament.
Match statistics (Belgium vs Egypt):
Team Overview
Iran faced New Zealand in their most recent World Cup encounter, which also ended in a 2-2 draw. Like Belgium, they are yet to claim a victory in the tournament.
Match statistics (Iran vs New Zealand):
In a match characterized by missed opportunities and tactical battles, Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 stalemate in the World Cup group stage. Despite dominating possession with 70% and launching 23 shots, the Belgian side failed to convert any of their chances into goals.
The match saw an early yellow card for Romelu Lukaku, which set a physical tone for the game. Iran's Mehdi Taremi had a goal disallowed in the 25th minute, a pivotal moment that could have shifted the momentum. As the game progressed, Belgium continued to press, but their efforts were thwarted by a resilient Iranian defense.
Belgium's Nathan Ngoy received a red card in the 66th minute, further complicating their pursuit of a win. Despite being a man down, Belgium managed to maintain their attacking intent, registering 7 shots on target compared to Iran's 3.
Ultimately, both teams left the pitch with a single point, reflecting a match where Belgium's offensive prowess clashed with Iran's defensive discipline. The draw leaves Belgium with much to ponder as they look to find their scoring touch in the upcoming fixtures.
Belgium's recent form shows a mixed performance, having drawn their last match against Egypt with a score of 1-1. They managed to score 1 goal while conceding 1, indicating a balanced offensive and defensive display. In contrast, Iran also drew their last match against New Zealand, finishing 2-2, which reflects their ability to find the net but also suggests vulnerabilities in defense.
Both teams have shown they can score, but their defensive records have been inconsistent. Belgium's last match saw them with a total of 23 shots, indicating a strong attacking presence, while Iran had 7 shots, suggesting they may struggle against stronger opponents.
In their previous encounter, Belgium had an expected goals (xG) value of 1.80, while Iran's was significantly lower at 0.63. This disparity suggests that Belgium is more likely to convert their chances into goals. Additionally, Belgium's possession was dominant at 70%, compared to Iran's 30%, which could play a crucial role in controlling the game.
Set pieces and fouls also reflect the teams' playing styles; Belgium earned 4 corners and committed 7 fouls, while Iran had 2 corners and 9 fouls. This indicates that Belgium may create more scoring opportunities from set pieces, while Iran's higher foul count could lead to dangerous free-kicks for Belgium.
The tactical expectations suggest that Belgium will likely dominate possession and create more chances, while Iran may focus on counter-attacks and set pieces to exploit any defensive lapses from Belgium.
T. Courtois
G
T. Meunier
D
N. Ngoy
D
B. Mechele
D
T. Castagne
D
A. Onana
M
Y. Tielemans
M
L. Trossard
M
K. De Bruyne
M
J. Doku
M
C. De Ketelaere
F
A. Beiranvand
G
R. Rezaeian
D
S. Khalilzadeh
D
A. Nemati
—
M. Mohammadi
D
M. Mohebi
M
S. Ghoddos
M
S. Ezatolahi
M
A. Yousefi
M
S. Moghanlou
F
M. Taremi
F
