The match
Group I of the European Championship Qualifiers (ECQ) looks heavily skewed in Belgium’s favour (W5), ahead of their trip to Scotland (W2, L3). The hosts have lost their last two ECQs, but will be confident of turning around considering they haven’t lost three ECQs in a row since 1971. However, the Scots are winless in six fixtures against Belgium (D1, L5) including friendlies, with their last win coming in October 1987. Even at home, the Scots have won just once in their last four ECQs (W1, D1, L2), conceding at least two goals in three of those. Furthermore, Scotland have conceded twice in each of their last six H2Hs, including friendlies. Belgium are on a roll in the ECQs, with their five wins this campaign extending their winning run in the qualifiers to nine matches. Belgium have been usually heavy scorers, with seven of those nine matches witnessing them scoring at least thrice. Even away from home, Belgium have netted twice or more in three of their last four trips, winning each of those. Furthermore, Belgium have lost only once on the road in the Euro qualifiers since the start of 2014 (W5, D1, L1).
Key Statistics
- Over 2.5 match goals were produced in Scotland’s last five ECQ home fixtures.
- Belgium have won all five of their Euro qualifiers, leading all at half-time.
- Belgium have scored at least twice in their last ten competitive games and in 11 of the 14 H2Hs.
The bet of our experts
When you talk about Belgium, you talk about goals. The consistent scoring pattern in Belgium matches make you lean towards another high scoring fixture when they visit Scotland. As for the hosts, they have been struggling to contain goals – be it in the Euro qualifiers or in H2Hs. With such a skewed record in favour of Belgium, it is tough to see Scotland coming up with the goods. This could be an interesting encounter that could see goals from the visitors.
Created on 07/09/2019 at 21:09