Belgium vs Iran Predictions

• Iran have scored 13 goals in their last five games.
• Kevin De Bruyne had four shots against Egypt

Team Melli to strike in defeat in Inglewood

Belgium were held to a deserved draw against Egypt in their World Cup opener, but the Red Devils should get back on track when they face Iran on Sunday.

The 1-1 stalemate in Seattle extended their unbeaten streak to 14 matches and, while it was a sub-par performance from Rudi Garcia’s side, they have more than enough quality to get three points against Iran.

Team Melli face ongoing logistical issues and were forced to return to their training camp in Mexico immediately after their 2-2 draw with New Zealand.

However, they did show some attacking spirit in that game, and that may yield a goal against a Belgium side that have conceded in three of their last five games.

Iran have scored 13 goals in their last five games and haven’t failed to score in any of them, so back them to find the net in defeat.

They are unlikely to score more than once against Belgium, though, so a 2-1 scoreline is predicted, with the favourites averaging 2.25 goals across their last four fixtures.

Kevin De Bruyne stands out as an anytime goalscorer prediction. He had four shots against Egypt and scored in Belgium’s win over Tunisia in the build-up to the World Cup, taking his tally to 37 international goals.