Spain
Belgium
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Spain faced Portugal and secured a narrow 1-0 victory. The match, held away, saw Spain dominate defensively, maintaining a clean sheet while managing to score the decisive goal.
Match statistics (Portugal vs Spain):
Team Overview
Belgium triumphed over the USA in their most recent World Cup encounter, winning 4-1. This away match showcased their attacking prowess, as they scored four goals while only conceding one.
Match statistics (USA vs Belgium):
In a thrilling quarter-final match, Spain triumphed over Belgium with a score of 2-1, advancing to the semi-finals of the World Cup. The victory was marked by a strong performance from Spain, who controlled the game for large stretches.
Spain dominated possession with 68%, translating their control into a flurry of offensive opportunities, registering 16 total shots, including 7 on target. F. Ruiz opened the scoring in the 30th minute, showcasing Spain's attacking prowess. However, Belgium responded quickly, with C. De Ketelaere equalizing just before halftime, demonstrating their resilience.
The second half saw Spain continue to press, and their efforts paid off when M. Merino netted the decisive goal in the 88th minute. Despite Belgium's attempts to rally, including a late surge, they managed only 5 total shots, with just 2 on goal, reflecting Spain's defensive solidity.
Both teams received yellow cards, with Spain earning 2 and Belgium 1, highlighting the match's competitive nature. Ultimately, Spain's tactical superiority and effective execution in front of goal proved decisive, as they look ahead to the semi-finals with renewed confidence.
Spain has shown a strong form leading into this match, winning their last four matches, including a recent victory against Portugal where they maintained 55% possession and achieved 1 goal with an xG of 1.69. In contrast, Belgium has also been in good form, winning three of their last four matches, including a dominant 4-1 win against the USA, where they had 44% possession and an impressive xG of 2.01.
In their last ten matches, Spain has scored 9 goals and conceded none in their last four, while Belgium has scored 12 goals but conceded 4 in the same span. This indicates a solid defensive performance from Spain and a potent attacking display from Belgium.
In their previous encounter, Spain defeated Belgium 2-1, showcasing their ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities with an xG of 2.04 compared to Belgium's 0.38. Spain's average goals per game in their last four matches stands at 2.25, while Belgium averages 3.0 goals per game in their last four matches. The head-to-head statistics also favor Spain, with a 100% win rate against Belgium in their last match.
Both teams have shown a tendency to create scoring chances, with Spain averaging 16 shots per game and Belgium averaging 15. However, Spain's superior ball possession (68% in their last match) gives them an edge in controlling the game.
Spain's tactical approach is likely to focus on maintaining possession and applying pressure on Belgium's defense, while Belgium may adopt a counter-attacking strategy to exploit any gaps left by Spain's attacking play. This could lead to a dynamic match with opportunities for both teams.
U. Simon
G
P. Porro
D
P. Cubarsi
D
A. Laporte
D
M. Cucurella
D
Rodri
M
Pedri
M
Lamine Yamal
M
D. Olmo
M
A. Baena
M
M. Oyarzabal
F
T. Courtois
G
T. Castagne
D
N. Ngoy
D
B. Mechele
D
M. De Cuyper
D
A. Onana
M
Y. Tielemans
M
L. Trossard
F
N. Raskin
M
D. Lukebakio
F
C. De Ketelaere
F
