Belgium begin their Euro 2024 preparations with a trip to Dublin to take on Ireland this weekend, before making the short trip to London to face England at Wembley.
We’ve previewed the international friendly, providing the latest squad news and some potential winners based on the football odds.
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Since parting ways with long-term coach Roberto Martinez and replacing him with Belgian Domenico Tedesco, performances and results have improved drastically.
The Red Devils remain unbeaten during Tedesco’s tenure, winning eight and drawing two of his 10 games in charge.
He lead them to Euro 2024 qualification atop Group F, beating Austria to the top spot by a single point. He will be hoping to maintain that positive momentum heading to Germany, starting with a friendly in Ireland.
Ireland did not fare so well in their qualification campaign, losing six of their eight games, managing only to beat Gibraltar twice.
They were placed in a tough group with European giants France and Netherlands, but it was two defeats against Greece that proved their undoing.
Their most recent result was a poor 1-1 draw against New Zealand, and the Irish prepare to host Belgium in the knowledge they have never once beaten them.
Latest International Friendly Betting Odds
Ireland win – 3.32
Draw – 3.36
Belgium win – 1.92
Both teams to score – 1.86
Both teams to score: No – 1.84
Over 1.5 goals – 1.32
Over 2.5 goals – 2.00
Over 3.5 goals – 3.47
Ireland win and both teams to score – 7.00
Draw and both teams to score – 4.75
Belgium win and both teams to score – 4.30
Ireland vs Belgium Betting Tips
Belgium win to nil – 3.15
Ireland have failed to score in four of their previous six defeats. Belgium have also tightened their defence under Tedesco, keeping six clean sheets in his 10 games in charge.
Under 2.5 goals – 1.72
Ireland’s defeats have all been close. They lost 1-0 and 2-0 to France, 2-1 and 2-0 to Greece, and 2-1 and 1-0 to the Netherlands. They are very rarely hammered. In front of their home fans, this tie could be decided by a single goal.
Belgium Squad for International Friendlies
Goalkeepers: Arnaud Bodart, Matz Sels, Thomas Kaminski, Koen Casteels
Defenders: Arthur Theate, Thomas Meunier, Wout Faes, Zeno Debast, Koni De Winter, Timothy Castagne, Jan Vertonghen
Midfielders: Jeremy Doku, Aster Vranckx, Arthur Vermeeren, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Orel Mangala, Dodi Lukebakio, Olivier Deman
Forwards: Leandro Trossard, Lois Openda, Romelu Lukaku, Charles De Ketelaere, Michy Batshuayi, Johan Bakayoko.
*Odds subject to change.
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