New Zealand vs Belgium Predictions

Match Details

Date: June 27, 2026, at 1:00pm
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver, Canada.

Current Betting Odds

New Zealand – $19.00
Draw – $8.50
Belgium – $1.18

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While there is a clear gulf in footballing heritage and quality between New Zealand and Belgium, here at the World Cup anything can happen.

Belgium may not be seen as the force they once were but draws with Egypt and Iran has left them with work to do in pursuit of the knockout rounds.

New Zealand picked up a point against Iran but came up short against Egypt but would still have a chance of qualifying with a positive result here.

Vancouver should be the perfect setting for a fascinating battle of wills, as the Kiwis look to keep this Belgian attacking lineup at bay.

The pressure is all on the Belgians here and let’s take a look ahead to New Zealand vs Belgium:

Best Bet

Belgium to win the match to nil @ $1.70

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For all the negatives levelled at Belgium in both of their draws against Egypt and Iran, they have looked pretty solid defensively.

In forward areas, the likes of Kevin de Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku are often seen as luxury players, but they continue to set the standards in this team.

Defensively, they have plenty of very good options in their ranks, but they will be eager to create more chances against the Kiwis.

New Zealand have scored in both of their games played but this is a clear and obvious step up in quality.

Belgium not only need a win but may need to improve their goal difference to qualify and they will be desperate to progress with a solid win in this one.

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Belgium to win, over 2.5 goals & Jeremy Doku to score or assist @ $4.50

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Manchester City winger Jeremy Doku returned home for the birth of his first child and missed the game with Iran, but he should be ready to contribute here.

His pace was missed against the Iranians, and he will be looking to come straight back into the fold and have an impact.

Goals should be one-way if Belgium hit their straps and they could put a few on New Zealand here, in picking up an important triumph.

Best Value Bet

A red card to be shown @ $3.50

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Both of these teams know this is a must-win game if they are to reach the last 32, which will only add to the high stakes.

Belgium have had one card already in this tournament, something they will be looking to avoid but this will be a match played on the very edge.

One slip or positional error could prove costly with so much on the line and a red card to be shown in this one looks relatively good value.

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Sam Hayes

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