Following their UEFA Nations League finals disappointment, Belgium would be looking to get back to winning ways as they take on Estonia in the World Cup Qualifiers this Saturday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
The Belgians have a 6-1 lead on the head-to-head record against their opponents and head into this game having won the last three, including the reverse match where they ran out 5-2 winners.
The hosts expected to dominate
Given the pool of talented players at Belgium's disposal, one would expect them to have at least picked up a major finals victory over the past few years. Although they usually don't break any sweat booking themselves a place in these finals, we still haven't seen them go all the way as they still wait for their first-ever major international triumph. Last month, they passed up another chance for cup glory surrendering a two-goal lead to France in the UEFA Nations League semifinals, before losing to Italy in the 3rd place match. A win this weekend would see them etch their names onto a spot in Qatar 2022, question is, would their 'Golden Generation' finally make the Belgian faithful proud ?
A spot in the playoffs is off the books for Estonia as they're currently seven points off the pace in 4th position. We did see them pick up their first win in the group last month, beating Belarus at home courtesy of goals from Sorga and Zenjov. This didn't mean a lot in the grand scheme of things with the gap already too much between them and the likes of Wales and the Czech Republic too much to be covered.
Belgium vs Estonia Team News
Belgium possible starting lineup:
Courtois; Denayer, Boyata, Vertonghen; Saelemaekers, Witsel, Vanaken, Carrasco; De Bruyne, Hazard; Benteke
Estonia possible starting lineup:
Igonen; Teniste, Paskotsi, Mets, Tamm, Pikk; Kreida, Vassiljev, Poom; Anier, Sappinen
Belgium vs Estonia Prediction: 3-0
All fingers points to a victory for the number one ranked international men's football team and we should see them book a spot in next year's world cup finals with ease.