THE FACTS
When does Belgium vs Russia kick off? Saturday 12th June, 2021 – 20:00 (UK)
Where is Belgium vs Russia being played? Saint-Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg
Where can I get tickets for Belgium vs Russia? Click here for the latest ticket information
What TV channel is Belgium vs Russia on in the UK? ITV
Where can I stream Belgium vs Russia in the UK? This match can be streamed live on the ITV Hub
HEAD-TO-HEAD
All matches: Belgium 5 wins, Russia 0 wins, 2 draws
Last meeting: Russia 1-4 Belgium (16/11/19)
THE LOWDOWN
BELGIUM
RUSSIA
THE TEAM NEWS
BELGIUM
PREDICTED XI (3-4-3): Courtois; Alderweireld, Vertonghen, Denayer; Meunier, Dendoncker, Tielemans, T. Hazard; Mertens, Lukaku, Doku
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE: De Bruyne (Injured), E. Hazard (Fitness)
RUSSIA
PREDICTED XI (5-3-1-1): Shunin; Mario Fernandes, Barinov, Dzhikiya, Semenov, Karavaev; Zobnin, Ozdoev, Golovin; Miranchuk; Dzyuba
UNAVAILABLE:
QUESTIONABLE:
THE PREDICTION
Despite a couple of injury worries concerning two of their key players, Belgium boss Roberto Martinez still has a quality squad to choose from against Russia as they look to start their EURO 2020 campaign by continuing their incredible form that has seen them win 17 of their last 19 competitive fixtures. Not only did Belgium score the most goals of any country over the course of qualifying, they also conceded the joint least amount, so Russia have a huge task ahead of them to get anything out of this Group B encounter. The contest taking place in St. Petersburg should have a positive impact on Stanislav Cherchesov’s men with a home crowd set to roar them on, however Belgium had relatively little trouble in beating Russia 1-4 the last time these two collided at the same venue back in 2019. When taking into account the strength of Belgium from an attacking perspective against a team who have shipped 12 goals over the course of their last five competitive fixtures, the Red Devils should come through this game comfortably, winning by at least two clear goals.
Tip: BELGIUM TO WIN WITH -1.5 HANDICAP
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