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New Zealand
1:5
HT: 0:1
Belgium
📍 BC Place, Vancouver 🧑‍⚖️ A. Makhadmeh

New Zealand 1-5 Belgium: Match Report

Full Time · Group Stage - 3 · HT 0-1 · 27 Jun 2026

Belgium swept aside New Zealand 5-1 at BC Place, Vancouver in the World Cup.

The goals came through L. Trossard for Belgium on 28'; L. Trossard for Belgium on 50', set up by H. Vanaken; K. De Bruyne for Belgium on 66'; E. Just for New Zealand on 84'; R. Lukaku for Belgium on 86', set up by N. Raskin; and A. Saelemaekers for Belgium on 90+4', set up by R. Lukaku.

Statistically, possession was even (45%–55%), while New Zealand registered 6 shots to Belgium's 34 (2–9 on target).

On the cards: 2 bookings.

⚽ New Zealand
  • E. Just 84'
⚽ Belgium
  • L. Trossard 28'
  • L. Trossard 50'
  • K. De Bruyne 66'
  • R. Lukaku 86'
  • A. Saelemaekers 90+4'

⏱️ Match Timeline

  1. ⚽ 28'
    L. Trossard Normal Goal
  2. S. Singh On: S. Singh · Off: J. Randall
    🔁 46'
  3. R. Thomas On: R. Thomas · Off: B. Old
    🔁 46'
  4. M. Stamenic Yellow Card
    🟨 46'
  5. ⚽ 50'
    L. Trossard Assist: H. Vanaken
  6. E. Just Yellow Card
    🟨 56'
  7. 🔁 56'
    J. Doku On: J. Doku · Off: M. Fernandez-Pardo
  8. T. Payne On: T. Payne · Off: M. Boxall
    🔁 64'
  9. J. Bell On: J. Bell · Off: C. McCowatt
    🔁 64'
  10. ⚽ 66'
    K. De Bruyne Normal Goal
  11. 🔁 72'
    L. Trossard On: L. Trossard · Off: A. Saelemaekers
  12. 🔁 72'
    K. De Bruyne On: K. De Bruyne · Off: A. Onana
  13. L. Cacace On: L. Cacace · Off: F. De Vries
    🔁 79'
  14. E. Just Normal Goal
    ⚽ 84'
  15. 🔁 85'
    C. De Ketelaere On: C. De Ketelaere · Off: R. Lukaku
  16. 🔁 85'
    Y. Tielemans On: Y. Tielemans · Off: N. Raskin
  17. ⚽ 86'
    R. Lukaku Assist: N. Raskin
  18. ⚽ 90+4'
    A. Saelemaekers Assist: R. Lukaku

📊 Match Statistics

45% Possession 55%
6 Total shots 34
2 On target 9
5 Corners 8
10 Fouls 7
1 Offsides 1
2 Yellow cards 0
352 Accurate passes 459
Statistical Pick
Double Chance X2 — Belgium or Draw
Double chance : draw or Belgium
Confidence
Medium · 60%

Match Result · 1X2

Pick: X
1 · New Zealand 10% 13.00
X · Draw 45% 7.50
2 · Belgium 45% 1.18
Decimal odds · Bet365 · updated 27 Jun 05:30

Double Chance

Pick: X2
1X55%
1255%
X290%

Over / Under Goals

Total xG: 2.00
0.5
Over 0.586%
Under 0.514%
1.5
Over 1.559%
Under 1.541%
2.5
Over 2.532%
Under 2.568%
3.5
Over 3.514%
Under 3.586%

Both Teams to Score (BTTS)

Pick: No
BTTS Yes31%
BTTS No69%
Your call:
1: 0% · X: 0% · 2: 0% (0 votes) ·

⚽ Expected Goals (xG)

New Zealand 1.50
Belgium 0.50
Goals line -2.5

📊 Form

New Zealand
D L
P: 2 · W: 0 · D: 1 · L: 1
Belgium
D D
P: 2 · W: 0 · D: 2 · L: 0

🤝 Head-to-Head

  • 8 Oct 20 Belgium - New Zealand

⚖️ Team Comparison

33% Form 67%
75% Attack 25%
17% Defence 83%
0% Poisson 0%
50% H2H 50%
0% Goals 0%
43% Total 56%

📝 Analysis

The fixture between New Zealand and Belgium in the World Cup offers a compelling betting proposition. Our statistical model splits the odds: 10% for a New Zealand win, 45% for a draw, and 45% for Belgium. Recent form: New Zealand — DL; Belgium — DD. Season averages: 1.50 goals per game for New Zealand and 0.50 for Belgium. The model leans towards under 2.5 goals in this game. A clean sheet looks plausible for one side — BTTS leans to No. Recommended pick: Double Chance X2 — Belgium or Draw. Please bet responsibly.

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