New Zealand vs Belgium Predictions

• This is a must-win game for both sides
• New Zealand have six defeats in their last eight games
• The All Whites have scored three goals across two games

Red Devils and All Whites both need wins

Belgium were expected to cruise through Group G but they’ve made hard work of it and they can’t afford to slip up against New Zealand in their final group game in the early hours of Saturday morning.

New Zealand sit bottom of the pile and they have to win to progress, a draw may be enough for Belgium but they should have the quality to win this game without leaving anything to chance.

The Red Devils were unfortunate not to beat Iran last time out as they were held to a 0-0 draw and reduced to 10 men in the second half after Nathan Ngoy’s sending off, and they still had chances to win the game even with a numerical disadvantage.

Jeremy Doku should also be able to return for Belgium and the winger was sorely missed against the Iranians. The European side may have underwhelmed in North America so far but they should still have the quality to overcome a limited New Zealand outfit, although the Kiwis can at least strike in defeat.

New Zealand have scored three goals across their two group stage games and they can’t afford to sit back. The All Whites breached a strong Egypt defence in their last game and can get a consolation strike against Belgium.

A 3-1 win seems a reasonable correct score prediction as New Zealand rarely concede heavily and they’ve only shipped more than three goals in one of their last 33 games – a run stretching back to 2023.

Maxim De Cuyper had five shots for Belgium against Iran and four of those were on target. The Brighton man proved to be a useful attacking outlet for his side in that game and he looks a solid outside contender for an anytime goal.