{"id":624177,"date":"2026-06-25T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T03:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/new-zealand-vs-belgium-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-27-06-2026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-25T08:30:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T03:00:00","slug":"new-zealand-vs-belgium-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-27-06-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/new-zealand-vs-belgium-prediction-and-odds-world-cup-27-06-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New Zealand vs Belgium: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 27\/06\/2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"mux-hero\">\n    <div class=\"mux-hero-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-matchup\">\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-league-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/world-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-breadcrumb-text\">World Cup<\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-teams\">\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/new-zealand.png\" alt=\"New Zealand\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">New Zealand<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-center\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-date\">27 Jun 2026<\/span>\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-time\">03:00<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-hero-team\">\n                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mux-hero-team-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/belgium.png\" alt=\"Belgium\" width=\"68\" height=\"68\">\n                    <span class=\"mux-hero-team-name\">Belgium<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-prono\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-label\">Prediction:<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-prono-pick\">\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-text\">Belgium to win<\/span>\n                <span class=\"mux-hero-prono-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.31<\/a><\/span>\n            <\/div>\n            <a class=\"mux-hero-cta trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Continue<img class=\"mux-hero-cta-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/dafabet.com.png\" alt=\"Dafabet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"> &gt;<\/a>\n            \n        <\/div>\n        <div class=\"mux-hero-vote\">\n            <span class=\"mux-hero-vote-title\">Pick your prediction<\/span>\n            <div class=\"mux-hero-vote-buttons\"><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/new-zealand.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> New Zealand<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>Draw<\/a><a class=\"mux-hero-vote-btn trk-cta-img\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Image\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/teams\/belgium.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\"> Belgium<\/a><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div class=\"mux-label-badge\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/leagues\/world-cup.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" style=\"vertical-align:middle;margin-right:4px;\">World Cup &middot; 3<\/div><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Zealand vs Belgium: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 27\/06\/2026<\/h1><div class=\"mux-meta-bar\"><span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg> 27 Jun 2026<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg> Vancouver Stadium<\/span>\n<span><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"13\" height=\"13\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M19 21v-2a4 4 0 0 0-4-4H9a4 4 0 0 0-4 4v2\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"7\" r=\"4\"><\/circle><\/svg> Emmanuel Taiwo<\/span><\/div><p>BC Place Stadium in Vancouver hosts a fascinating World Cup Group G clash on 27 June 2026, as New Zealand face Belgium in a contest where the gulf in quality is stark. Belgium, priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\">1.31<\/a> for the win, need three points after their opening draw against Egypt, while the All Whites chase a historic first World Cup victory.<\/p><div class=\"mux-tip-box\">\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-label\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><polygon points=\"12 2 15.09 8.26 22 9.27 17 14.14 18.18 21.02 12 17.77 5.82 21.02 7 14.14 2 9.27 8.91 8.26 12 2\"><\/polygon><\/svg> Our prediction<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-main\">2: Belgium to win<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-row\">\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-odd-badge\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.31<\/a><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-bk\">on Dafabet<img class=\"mux-tip-bk-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.moveupx.ai\/logos\/bookmakers\/dafabet.com.png\" alt=\"Dafabet\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\"><\/span>\n        <span class=\"mux-tip-conf\">&middot; Confidence High<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-desc\">Belgium's superiority across every dimension of this fixture makes the away win at 1.31 the standout selection.<\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-tip-compliance\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 31 Aug 2026 at 00:49 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/div>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Projected final score: 0-2<\/h3><p>Belgium's class advantage is overwhelming here. Ranked <strong>75 places<\/strong> above New Zealand and priced at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\">1.31<\/a>, the Red Devils carry elite individual quality through De Bruyne, Doku, and Trossard. New Zealand have never won a World Cup match in three appearances, and losing Joe Bell in midfield would further expose their defensive structure against Belgium's fluid attack.<\/p><p>Two goals feels the right ceiling for this contest. New Zealand's defensive resilience, demonstrated by their draw with Iran, should limit Belgium from running riot, especially with Lukaku doubtful to start. However, New Zealand's attack offers little threat against a compact Belgian backline, making 19.00 a natural fit as the All Whites are unlikely to convert any chances they create.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recommended Bets for New Zealand vs Belgium<\/h2><div id=\"mux-recommended-bets\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-sc-header\"><h3>Recommended Bets<\/h3><\/div>\n    <table class=\"mux-sc-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Dafabet<\/th><th>1xBet<\/th><th>MelBet<\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td><strong>New Zealand to win<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>9.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>15.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>14.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>18.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>14.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>BTTS Yes<\/strong><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.01<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-sc-odd-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.90<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 31 Aug 2026 at 00:49 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Zealand vs Belgium, Odds Comparison<\/h2><div id=\"mux-odds-compare-ext\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-header\"><h3>Odds comparison<\/h3><\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-oce-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-oce-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th><\/th><th>Dafabet<\/th><th>1xBet<\/th><th>MelBet<\/th><th>Stake<\/th><th>bc.game<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td>New Zealand to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>9.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>15.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>14.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>18.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>14.00<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Draw<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>5.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>8.15<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>7.90<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>7.50<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>7.40<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Belgium to win<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.31<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-1xbet-prono-int-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"1xbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.20<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-melbet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"melbet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.16<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.17<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.18<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>BTTS Yes<\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><span class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--na\">&middot;<\/span><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-normal\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.01<\/a><\/span><\/td><td><span class=\"mux-oce-best\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.90<\/a><\/span><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-odds-timestamp\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"11\" height=\"11\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg> Odds recorded on 31 Aug 2026 at 00:49 &middot; Odds are subject to change<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Analysis<\/h2><p>Belgium enter this Group G clash as overwhelming favorites at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\">1.31<\/a>, backed by a ranking 75 places above New Zealand and a rebuilt squad under Rudi Garcia boasting elite creative quality through a fully fit Kevin De Bruyne.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-pros wp-block-list\"><li><strong>75-place<\/strong> ranking gap between Belgium (10th) and New Zealand (85th) is the tournament's largest structural mismatch.<\/li><li><strong>Kevin De Bruyne<\/strong> confirmed fully fit to start, giving Belgium a world-class creative engine in midfield.<\/li><li>Belgium averaged <strong>61.6% possession<\/strong> and <strong>88.5% passing accuracy<\/strong> throughout their UEFA qualifying campaign.<\/li><li>Belgium conceded just <strong>7 goals<\/strong> in a competitive UEFA qualifying run, underlining defensive solidity alongside attacking depth.<\/li><\/ul><p>New Zealand face a monumental challenge at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">9.00<\/a>, carrying a winless World Cup record of 0 wins from 6 matches across three prior appearances, and arriving with key midfielders Matt Garbett ruled out and Joe Bell doubtful through injury.<\/p><ul class=\"mux-analysis-cons wp-block-list\"><li>New Zealand's World Cup record stands at <strong>0 wins, 3 draws, 3 losses<\/strong> across all previous appearances.<\/li><li>Recent form reads <strong>DLLWL<\/strong>, with <strong>29 goals conceded<\/strong> in OFC qualifying exposing defensive fragility.<\/li><li><strong>Matt Garbett ruled out<\/strong> and <strong>Joe Bell doubtful<\/strong>, severely weakening New Zealand's midfield structure.<\/li><\/ul><p class=\"mux-callout\"><strong>Key point:<\/strong> With Lukaku doubtful to start and New Zealand capable of defensive resilience, the double chance pairing the away win with a draw offers a safer angle than backing Belgium to win by a wide margin; alternatively, 2.76 merits consideration if New Zealand park defensively.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Statistics and Head-to-Head<\/h2><div id=\"mux-ctx\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ctx-title\">Form &amp; Statistics: New Zealand vs Belgium<\/h3>\n    <div class=\"mux-ctx-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-ctx-columns\"><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">New Zealand<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-l\">L<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">1\/5 (20%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.6<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">53%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">0.9<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.7<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><div class=\"mux-ctx-col\">\n                <h4 class=\"mux-ctx-team-name\">Belgium<\/h4>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-subtitle\">Recent form<\/p>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-form-badges\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-w\">W<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-badge mux-badge-d\">D<\/span><\/div>\n            <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl\">\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-w\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Wins<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">2\/5 (40%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-d\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Draws<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">3\/5 (60%)<\/span><\/div>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-item\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-bar mux-ctx-bar-l\"><\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-label\">Losses<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-wdl-value\">0\/5 (0%)<\/span><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <p class=\"mux-ctx-stats-title\">Season statistics (5)<\/p>\n                <div class=\"mux-ctx-stats-grid\">\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">2.8<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Total goals<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">50%<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Both teams score<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.7<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals scored<\/span><\/div>\n                    <div class=\"mux-ctx-stat\"><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-value\">1.1<\/span><span class=\"mux-ctx-stat-label\">Goals conceded<\/span><\/div>\n                    \n                <\/div>\n            <\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-stats-h2h\" class=\"mux-widget\">\n    <table class=\"mux-sh2h-table\">\n        <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-sh2h-label-th\">Statistic<\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-home-th\">New Zealand<\/th><th><\/th><th class=\"mux-sh2h-away-th\">Belgium<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n        <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Last 5 results<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1W 1D 3L<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">2W 3D<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals scored<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">0.9<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.7<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Avg goals conceded<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1.7<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">1.1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-sh2h-label\">Under 2.5 (last 5)<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-home\">1\/5<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-sep\">&middot;<\/td><td class=\"mux-sh2h-away\">4\/5<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n    <\/table>\n<\/div><div id=\"mux-odds-tbl\">\n    <h3 class=\"mux-ot-title\">Probabilities &amp; Odds: New Zealand vs Belgium<\/h3>\n    <span class=\"mux-ot-source\">Source : Dafabet<\/span>\n    <div class=\"mux-ot-table-wrap\">\n        <table class=\"mux-ot-table\">\n            <thead><tr><th class=\"mux-ot-col-market\">Market<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\">Probability<\/th><th class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\">Odds<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>\n            <tbody><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>New Zealand to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"prob_home\">11.1%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>9.00<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Draw<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"prob_draw\">18.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"draw\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>5.40<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Belgium to win<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"prob_away\">76.3%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.31<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Both teams to score (Yes)<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"prob_btts_yes\">99%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-stake-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"stake.bet.br\" data-t=\"btts_yes\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.01<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Over 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_over_2_5\">77.5%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"over_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>1.29<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"mux-ot-col-market\"><strong>Under 2.5 goals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-prob\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" style=\"color:inherit;text-decoration:none\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'><span class=\"mux-odd\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"prob_under_2_5\">29.9%<\/span><\/a><\/td><td class=\"mux-ot-col-odd\"><a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link trk-cta-link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-bc-game-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"bc.game\" data-t=\"under_2_5\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>3.35<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody>\n        <\/table>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-ot-footer\">Odds may vary<\/p>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Match Information<\/h2><div id=\"mux-match-info\" class=\"mux-widget\"><div class=\"mux-mi-grid\"><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M6 9H4.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 1 0-5H6\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 9h1.5a2.5 2.5 0 0 0 0-5H18\"><\/path><path d=\"M4 22h16\"><\/path><path d=\"M10 14.66V17c0 .55-.47.98-.97 1.21C7.85 18.75 7 20.24 7 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M14 14.66V17c0 .55.47.98.97 1.21C16.15 18.75 17 20.24 17 22\"><\/path><path d=\"M18 2H6v7a6 6 0 0 0 12 0V2Z\"><\/path><\/svg><span><strong>Competition:<\/strong> World Cup<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M4 15s1-1 4-1 5 2 8 2 4-1 4-1V3s-1 1-4 1-5-2-8-2-4 1-4 1z\"><\/path><line x1=\"4\" x2=\"4\" y1=\"22\" y2=\"15\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Stage:<\/strong> Group Stage, 3<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><rect width=\"18\" height=\"18\" x=\"3\" y=\"4\" rx=\"2\" ry=\"2\"><\/rect><line x1=\"16\" x2=\"16\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"8\" x2=\"8\" y1=\"2\" y2=\"6\"><\/line><line x1=\"3\" x2=\"21\" y1=\"10\" y2=\"10\"><\/line><\/svg><span><strong>Date:<\/strong> 27 Jun 2026<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"12\" r=\"10\"><\/circle><polyline points=\"12 6 12 12 16 14\"><\/polyline><\/svg><span><strong>Time:<\/strong> 03:00 UTC<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mux-mi-item\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\"><path d=\"M20 10c0 6-8 12-8 12s-8-6-8-12a8 8 0 0 1 16 0Z\"><\/path><circle cx=\"12\" cy=\"10\" r=\"3\"><\/circle><\/svg><span><strong>Stadium:<\/strong> Vancouver Stadium<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id=\"mux-lineup\">\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-header\">\n        <span class=\"mux-lineup-status mux-lineup-status-probable\">Probable lineup<\/span>\n        <h3 class=\"mux-lineup-title\">Lineups: New Zealand vs Belgium<\/h3>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"mux-lineup-card\">\n        <div class=\"mux-lineup-columns\"><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">New Zealand<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Max Crocombe<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Tim Payne<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Finn Surman<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Michael Boxall<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Liberato Cacace<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Joe Bell<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Marko Stamenic<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Elijah Just<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Sarpreet Singh<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Callum McCowatt<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Chris Wood<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Alex Paulsen<\/li><li>Tyler Bindon<\/li><li>Francis De Vries<\/li><li>Ben Old<\/li><li>Ryan Thomas<\/li><li>Logan Rogerson<\/li><li>Ben Waine<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Matt Garbett <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Hamstring injury, ruled out of World Cup.)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"mux-lineup-col\"><h4 class=\"mux-lineup-team\">Belgium<\/h4><div class=\"mux-lineup-formation\">4-2-3-1<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Starters<\/p><ol class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-starters\"><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">1<\/span> Thibaut Courtois<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">2<\/span> Thomas Meunier<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">3<\/span> Nathan Ngoy<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">4<\/span> Brandon Mechele<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">5<\/span> Maxim De Cuyper<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">6<\/span> Amadou Onana<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">7<\/span> Youri Tielemans<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">8<\/span> Jeremy Doku<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">9<\/span> Kevin De Bruyne<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">10<\/span> Leandro Trossard<\/li><li><span class=\"mux-lineup-num\">11<\/span> Charles De Ketelaere<\/li><\/ol><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Bench<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-list mux-lineup-bench\"><li>Senne Lammens<\/li><li>Timothy Castagne<\/li><li>Arthur Theate<\/li><li>Koni De Winter<\/li><li>Romelu Lukaku<\/li><li>Dodi Lukebakio<\/li><li>Matias Fernandez-Pardo<\/li><\/ul><div class=\"mux-lineup-absent-section\"><p class=\"mux-lineup-section-label\">Absent<\/p><ul class=\"mux-lineup-absent-list\"><li>Zeno Debast <span class=\"mux-lineup-absent-reason\">(Leg\/thigh injury, not fully recovered.)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <p class=\"mux-lineup-confidence\">Medium confidence<\/p>\n<\/div><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">A mirror-image 4-2-3-1 vs 4-2-3-1 contest frames this crucial World Cup group decider. Belgium's double pivot of Amadou Onana and Youri Tielemans will look to control the centre and feed <strong>Kevin De Bruyne<\/strong> in the hole, where his creativity remains the Red Devils' most dangerous weapon.<\/p><p class=\"mux-lineup-narrative\">New Zealand's compact defensive block, anchored by Boxall and shielded by Bell and Stamenic, must absorb that pressure before releasing <strong>Chris Wood<\/strong> on the counter. Both lineups carry a probable tag rather than confirmed, so minor changes at kickoff remain possible for either side.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final thoughts on the predictions for New Zealand vs Belgium<\/h2><p>Belgium's superiority across every dimension of this fixture makes the away win at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\">1.31<\/a> the standout selection. New Zealand's poor recent form, sitting bottom of Group G, contrasts sharply with Belgium's strong run and vastly superior ranking. With Kevin De Bruyne fit to start and the Red Devils needing a convincing result after their opening draw, expect a comfortable Belgian victory. <strong>Prediction: Belgium win.<\/strong> Questo articolo &egrave; a scopo informativo e non costituisce una raccomandazione di scommessa.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the main prediction for New Zealand vs Belgium?<\/summary>\n\n<p><strong>Belgium to win<\/strong> is the clear pick at <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\">1.31<\/a>, backed by an 82% confidence rating. The single most decisive factor is the 75-place world ranking gap, compounded by New Zealand's record of zero wins across three World Cup appearances and a recent form run of DLLWL.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>What is the highest odd for New Zealand to win?<\/summary>\n\n<p>New Zealand's home-win price sits at a towering <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"home\">9.00<\/a>, reflecting just how steep the odds are against them. Punters seeking safer coverage can consider the double chance backing Belgium or a draw, which still leans heavily on the Belgian side given the enormous quality differential between these two squads.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Will there be more or less than 2.5 goals in this match?<\/summary>\n\n<p>With no Over\/Under data available from the primary market, the match dynamics point cautiously toward a contained scoreline. Belgium's qualifying campaign saw them concede only 7 goals in a competitive UEFA campaign, suggesting defensive solidity. On balance, 2.76 holds merit, though Belgium's attacking depth could yet force the total higher.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>When and where is New Zealand vs Belgium played?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The match kicks off at 03:00 UTC on 27 June 2026, which is 05:00 CET. The venue is <strong>BC Place Stadium<\/strong> in Vancouver, Canada, one of the flagship arenas for the 2026 World Cup.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can Belgium pull off an upset against New Zealand?<\/summary>\n\n<p>Belgium are emphatically the favourites here, not the underdogs. New Zealand would be the ones pulling off an upset. With <a class=\"mux-odd mux-odd--link\" href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/int-en\/go-dafabet-prono-in-en\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-m=\"x_new-zealand_belgium_19609192\" data-b=\"dafabet.com\" data-t=\"away\">1.31<\/a> reflecting an implied probability near 84%, Belgium's superior squad depth, Kevin De Bruyne fit to start, and New Zealand's historically winless World Cup record make a Kiwi victory extremely unlikely.<\/p>\n\n<\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details mux-faq-item is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Which alternative market offers the best value?<\/summary>\n\n<p>The best alternative market is <strong>BTTS No<\/strong> at 19.00. New Zealand have conceded heavily in OFC qualifying but have struggled to score against organised defences, and Belgium's backline, which conceded just 7 goals in UEFA qualifying, is well-equipped to keep a clean sheet against this limited Kiwi attack.<\/p>\n\n<\/details>\n<div class=\"mm-layout mm-layout-type-post mm-layout-slot4\">\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New Zealand vs Belgium: Prediction and Odds, World Cup, 27\/06\/2026 BC Place Stadium in Vancouver hosts a fascinating World Cup Group G clash on 27 June 2026, as New Zealand face Belgium in a contest where the gulf in quality is stark. 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