Our Predictions
Belgium’s squad is packed with top European talent, they’ve won three of the last five meetings, and their attack has been clinical. With odds at 1.75, they’re a good option even away.
In their last five meetings, both teams scored in four. Wales at home and Belgium’s potent attack make it likely both nets will be hit. The odds of 1.75 reflect this pattern.
Recent games have seen goals—the last H2H was 4-3. Wales’ attack is lively and Belgium rarely keep a clean sheet away. At 1.80, Over 2.5 is a solid pick.
Wales vs Belgium: A High-Stakes World Cup Qualifier at Cardiff City Stadium
Welcome to Extratips, friends. Welsh Dragons face Belgium’s Red Devils in a huge World Cup 2026 qualifier, with kickoff on October 13, 2025, at 18:45 UTC. Both teams are neck and neck in Group C—Belgium sit 2nd with 11 points, Wales a close 3rd with 10 points after five matches each. This game could swing the group in a big way. Both sides are in hot form, but Belgium’s squad is packed with big names like De Bruyne, Lukaku, and Doku, who love a goal in these crunch games. Wales, meanwhile, are no pushovers at home and have a knack for upsetting favorites in Cardiff.
Recent meetings have been thrillers. Belgium edged out Wales 4-3 last June in a match full of drama, with De Bruyne scoring a late winner. In fact, Belgium have won three of the last five meetings, with two draws. High scores are the theme: goals for both sides, plenty of action, and little to choose between them. Wales have not lost at home in competitive games this campaign, but their defense can leak goals before half-time.
Wales’ strengths? Quick, direct attack, set-piece danger, and a never-say-die spirit. Their weakness? Sometimes shaky at the back, especially early in games. Belgium’s strengths are clear: world-class front men, midfield creativity, and experience in big games. Their main weakness? They can be a bit open at the back and sometimes struggle with physical, energetic opponents.
Key factors to watch? Both sides have their best players fit and ready. Belgium’s attack is clicking, but Wales’ home crowd can be a real twelfth man. Tactically, this could be a classic ‘attack vs. counter-attack’ showdown.
Unique angles? Could the Dragons pull off another famous upset in Cardiff? Or will Belgium’s quality shine through and take them closer to Qatar? And can we expect another goal-fest like last time?
For bettors, the odds tell a story. Belgium are favorites (Away 1.75), but Wales at home (Home 4.50) and the Draw (3.80) both offer some value. Both Teams to Score looks promising at odds of 1.75, and Over 2.5 Goals is a tempting play at 1.80—this fixture has a real history of fireworks.