Belgium To Open Their World Cup Campaign With A Win
Belgium have superior quality across the pitch and should dominate possession against an Egypt side likely to sit deep and play on the break. Expect De Bruyne and Lukaku to make the difference in a winning start for the Red Devils.
Match: Belgium v Egypt
League / Competition: World Cup
Our Pick: Belgium To Win
Odds: 1.60
Market: Match Winner
Analyst Confidence: 3/5
Belgium enter Group G as favourites and look well equipped to begin with three points. While the golden generation is nearing its end, the squad still boasts world-class quality with Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Jeremy Doku and Thibaut Courtois forming the spine of a very experienced side.
Egypt have Mohamed Salah and Omar Marmoush capable of causing problems on the counterattack, but they are still searching for their first ever World Cup victory and are expected to set up defensively against a stronger Belgian team.
Belgium's attacking depth and control in midfield should prove decisive over 90 minutes. With Iran and New Zealand also in the group, Belgium will see this as a must-win opener if they want to top Group G