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As part of Group F, Belgium plays Canada in the first game of the group phase of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. The game is scheduled for 2:00 PM ET on Wednesday, November 23.
The moneyline odds for Belgium to win this game are -209, with the draw at +338 and Canada at +553. There is a 67.6% chance that Belgium wins this match, per the moneyline.
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Belgium vs. Canada Match Info
- Game Day: Wednesday, November 23, 2022
- Game Time: 2:00 PM ET
- Venue: Ahmed bin Ali Stadium
Belgium Stats and Trends
- While Belgium was seventh in UEFA World Cup qualifying action in goals scored (25 goals overall, 3.1 per game), Canada allowed six overall (0.4 per game).
- Belgium’s goal differential in World Cup qualifying came in at +19.
- Belgium was defeated by France in the semifinals of the 2018 World Cup, 1-0.
- Romelu Lukaku had four goals in the tournament.
- Youri Tielemans also chipped in with two assists.
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Canada Stats and Trends
- Canada posted 29 goals in 15 matches and Belgium gave up six during World Cup qualifying play.
- Canada outscored opponents 29-6. Its +23 goal differential in CONCACAF World Cup qualifying play ranked first.
- Canada fell short of qualifying for the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
Belgium vs. Canada Players to Watch
- In eight World Cup qualifiers for Belgium, Hans Vanaken scored three times (20th in UEFA) and picked up four assists.
- In five World Cup qualifiers, Lukaku scored five times and added one assist.
- Belgium’s Kevin De Bruyne scored two times and provided two assists in the qualifying campaign.
- Jeremy Doku scored one time and picked up two assists in World Cup qualifying for Belgium.
- In the World Cup qualifiers, Cyle Larin netted 13 goals for Canada (while playing in 16 matches).
- As part of the most recent World Cup qualifying cycle, Jonathan David collected nine goals and three assists in 18 games for Canada.
- Canada’s most recent World Cup qualifying cycle featured Tajon Buchanan delivering three goals and four assists over 17 games.
- While playing for Canada in 10 World Cup qualifying matches, Lucas Cavallini contributed five goals with no assists.
Chances to Win the World Cup
| Chance to Win the World Cup | Implied Probability | Overall Rank | Group Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belgium | 5.3% | 9 | 1 |
| Canada | 0.4% | 22 | 3 |
Pick to Win Belgium vs. Canada
Our pick to win is Belgium.
