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New Zealand vs Belgium Prediction

Group G · Friday, June 26 · 11:00 PM ET · BC Place, Vancouver · TV: FOX (English), Peacock (Spanish)

Our prediction

Model win probability

14% New Zealand 23% Draw 64% Belgium

Both sides open their Group G campaign here, so there is no tournament form to separate them yet. Expect a cagey opening: teams that avoid defeat on matchday one advance from their group about four times out of five historically.

Win probabilities from our Elo-based Monte Carlo model (methodology). Editorial preview, not betting advice.

Where they stand

New Zealand are yet to play in Group G. Belgium are also yet to play. Top two qualify directly for the Round of 32; third can advance among the eight best thirds.

Group G

TeamPWDLGDPts
1 🇧🇪Belgium 000 00 0
2 🇪🇬Egypt 000 00 0
3 🇮🇷Iran 000 00 0
4 🇳🇿New Zealand 000 00 0

Match info

Kickoff: Friday, June 26, 11:00 PM ET (US Eastern)
Venue: BC Place, Vancouver
TV (US): FOX in English, Peacock in Spanish. All streaming options

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