Belgium
Iran
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Belgium faced Egypt at home, ending in a 1-1 draw. This result leaves Belgium still searching for their first victory of the tournament.
Match statistics (Belgium vs Egypt):
Team Overview
Iran's most recent World Cup encounter saw them draw 2-2 against New Zealand at home. Like Belgium, they are also yet to claim a victory in the tournament.
Match statistics (Iran vs New Zealand):
In a tightly contested Group Stage match, Belgium and Iran ended in a goalless draw, with both teams unable to find the back of the net despite several opportunities.
Belgium dominated possession with 70%, translating this control into a staggering 23 total shots, of which 7 were on target. However, their inability to convert chances into goals was evident. Iran, on the other hand, managed only 7 total shots, with 3 on target, but they too struggled to capitalize on their limited opportunities.
The match saw a significant turning point when Mehdi Taremi's goal for Iran was disallowed by VAR in the 25th minute, which could have shifted the momentum in their favor. Belgium's Nathan Ngoy received a red card in the 66th minute, further complicating their efforts as they played the remainder of the match with ten men.
Both teams received one yellow card, with Belgium's Romelu Lukaku and Iran's Saeid Ezatolahi being cautioned early on. Despite the numerical disadvantage, Belgium continued to press, but ultimately, neither side could break the deadlock.
This match highlights Belgium's struggle to convert dominance into goals, while Iran showcased resilience, earning a valuable point in their World Cup campaign.
Belgium's recent form shows a mixed performance, with their last match ending in a 1-1 draw against Egypt. They have scored an average of 1 goal per game in their last 10 matches. In contrast, Iran's recent form is slightly better, having drawn 2-2 against New Zealand in their last outing, averaging 2 goals per game in the same span.
In their head-to-head encounters, Belgium and Iran have faced each other once, resulting in a draw with no goals scored. Belgium dominated possession in their last match against Iran, holding 70% of the ball, while Iran managed only 30%. Belgium's expected goals (xG) were significantly higher at 1.80 compared to Iran's 0.63, indicating a stronger attacking performance.
Tactically, Belgium is expected to dominate possession and create more chances, but their finishing will need to improve to break through Iran's defense. Iran will likely adopt a counter-attacking strategy, looking to exploit any gaps left by Belgium's attacking players.
T. Courtois
G
T. Meunier
D
N. Ngoy
D
B. Mechele
D
T. Castagne
D
A. Onana
M
Y. Tielemans
M
L. Trossard
M
K. De Bruyne
M
J. Doku
M
C. De Ketelaere
F
A. Beiranvand
G
R. Rezaeian
D
S. Khalilzadeh
D
A. Nemati
—
M. Mohammadi
D
M. Mohebi
M
S. Ghoddos
M
S. Ezatolahi
M
A. Yousefi
M
S. Moghanlou
F
M. Taremi
F
