England and Belgium lock horns at Wembley on Tuesday evening. Both teams are yet to taste victory or even score in their opening fixtures of the year.
England’s recent clash with Brazil ended in a disappointing 1-0 defeat, while Belgium were held to a goalless draw by the Republic of Ireland. The Three Lions, despite their offensive struggles, will be eager to bounce back and restore their pride.
On the other hand, Belgium, boasting a 12-game unbeaten run, will be looking to maintain their defensive solidity and find their scoring boots.
England vs Belgium Prediction
On Saturday evening, England put up an uninspiring performance in their 1-0 defeat to Brazil at Wembley. They managed just three shots on target against a Seleção side far from full-strength.
Belgium played out a goalless draw in their friendly with the Republic of Ireland.
It’s worth noting that Belgium have had the upper hand in recent encounters, winning three of their last four matches against England.
However, the last time these two sides met at Wembley, back in October 2020, England emerged victorious. Goals from Marcus Rashford and Mason Mount sealed a win in the UEFA Nations League.
Both teams should be expected to put on a far better display than their previous fixtures. They will both be looking to improve in the final third and with the likely addition of Lukaku for Belgium, England’s defence won’t have an easy time.
Should he start, Ivan Toney will be expected to put on a more inspiring performance than Ollie Watkins did against Brazil and England will want to prove their lack of chances was just an anomaly.
Score Prediction: England 2-2 Belgium (14/1 on William Hill)
England vs Belgium Results
15-11-2020: Belgium 2 : 0 England (UNL)
11-10-2020: England 2 : 1 Belgium (UNL)
14-07-2018: Belgium 2 : 0 England (WC)
28-06-2018: England 0 : 1 Belgium (WC)
02-06-2012: England 1 : 0 Belgium (IF)
26-06-1990: England 1 : 0 Belgium (WC)
England vs Belgium Lineups
How are both teams expected to line up on Tuesday 26th March? Here are the predicted lineups from WhoScored.com with all the relevant team news.
England Predicted Lineup vs Belgium
Pickford, Gomez, Branthwaite, Stones, Konsa, Mainoo, Rice, Rashford, Bellingham, Bowen, Toney.
Belgium Predicted Lineup vs England
Casteels, Deman, Theate, Faes, Meunier, Onana, Tielemans, Vermeeren, Doku, Lukaku, Bakayoko.
England vs Belgium Team News
England have seen Harry Kane, Bukayo Saka, Harry Maguire and Kyle Walker all withdraw from the squad owing to injury.
The absence of key starters could see Gareth Southgate hand minutes to the likes of Ezri Konsa, Jarrad Branthwaite, Kobbie Mainoo and Ivan Toney.
Belgium's major absentees are goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne.
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