Pick: Over 8.5 Corners
Odds: 1.44
Stake: 10/10
Belgium and Iceland face each other at the Stade Roi Baudouin for the fifth round of Group A of the League A. In the last three years these two teams have crossed only once, ending Belgium's 0-3 victory. The goals of the match were scored by Eden Hazard (29 ') through penalty and Romelu Lukaku (31' and 81 '). Special attention is needed for the home / off condition, since both teams present significantly different results in their home and away games.
Analysis of Belgium
The home team is currently in 1st place in the group with 6 points won in 2 games. Belgium has 1 game less than the other teams in the group. Belgium came from 1 draw in a friendly against the Netherlands by (1-1), the goals were drawn by Dries Mertens (5 ') and Arnaut Groeneveld (27'), in a match in which the home team disposed of the best situations to break the tie. In the previous game, for this competition, won in their dominions Switzerland by (2-1), the goals of the match were scored by Romelu Lukaku at (58 'and 84') and Mario Gavranović at (76 '). His attack scored in all games, scoring 5 goals in 2 matches. The defensive solidity has been a strong point of this selection, since it has only suffered 1 goal in the last 2 games. All games, from Belgium so far, finished with over 2.5 goals. This is a team that does little for the number of breeding opportunities.
In the last 10 games for all competitions the home team records, 1 loss, 8 wins and 1 draw. Belgium opened the scoring in the only match played in their stadium, winning in the end. The most common results in the home games of the Belgians are (0-0) in the interval and (2-1) at the end of the game. To date, there are no confirmed embezzlements. Roberto Martinez used to play the 3-4-3 match up.
Likely lineup: T. Courtois, V. Kompany, T. Meunier, T. Alderweireld, T. Vermaelen, A. Witsel, Y. Tielemans, Y. Carrasco, D. Mertens, R. Lukaku, E. Hazard.
Analysis of Iceland
The visiting team is currently in the last place in the group, with no points won in 9 chances. In the last game, Iceland lost at home against Switzerland by (1-2). The goals of the match were scored by Haris Seferović (52 '), Michael Lang (67') and Alfreð Finnbogason (81 '). Iceland were losing by (0-2) practically until the end of the match. In the previous game, being friendly, drew away from his stadium against France by (2-2). The goals from Birkir Bjarnason (30 '), Kári Árnason (58'), Hólmar Örn Eyjólfsson (86 ') and Kylian Mbappé (90'). The Iceland team were winning by (0-2) but ended up drawing at the end. Iceland did not win any of the 10 games, thus registering 3 draws and 7 losses.
All Iceland games, for this competition, ended up with over 2.5 goals. The visiting team at this stage of the competition has only 1 goal scored in 3 games. At this moment, Iceland has the worst defense of the group, with 11 goals conceded in 3 games. Iceland have always suffered the first goal in their away games. To date, there are no confirmed embezzlements. Coach Erik Hamrén should have all the players at his disposal for this match against Belgium.
Probable listing: H. Halldórsson, R. Sigurðsson, S. Ingason, B. Sævarsson, H. Magnússon, A. Skúlason, G. Sigurðsson, B. Bjarnason, R. Sigurjónsson, R. Gíslason, A. Finnbogason.
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