Belgium
Iran
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Belgium faced Egypt at home, resulting in a 1-1 draw. This outcome leaves Belgium still searching for their first victory of the tournament.
Match statistics (Belgium vs Egypt):
Team Overview
Iran played to a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their most recent World Cup fixture. This result means they remain winless in the tournament so far.
Match statistics (Iran vs New Zealand):
In a tightly contested match, Belgium and Iran ended their World Cup encounter in a goalless draw, with both teams struggling to convert their chances into goals.
Belgium dominated possession with 70% and registered a total of 23 shots, 7 of which were on target. However, despite their attacking prowess, they were unable to find the back of the net. Iran, on the other hand, managed only 7 shots, with 3 on goal, but their defensive organization proved effective against the Belgian onslaught.
The match saw its share of drama, particularly when Mehdi Taremi's goal for Iran was controversially disallowed by VAR in the 25th minute, a moment that could have shifted the momentum in favor of the Iranians. Belgium's Nathan Ngoy received a red card in the 66th minute, leaving his team to finish the match with ten men, yet they held firm against Iran's attempts to capitalize on the numerical advantage.
Both teams finished with one yellow card each, but the red card for Belgium highlighted their struggles to maintain discipline under pressure. Ultimately, the match reflected a tactical battle where Belgium's offensive efforts were thwarted by a resilient Iranian defense, resulting in a frustrating draw for the European side.
Belgium's recent form shows a mixed performance, with their last match resulting in a 1-1 draw against Egypt. They managed to score 1 goal while conceding 1, indicating a balanced attack and defense. On the other hand, Iran also drew their last match 2-2 against New Zealand, showcasing their ability to score but also their vulnerability in defense.
In their last 10 matches, Belgium has averaged 1.0 goals scored per game, while Iran has averaged 2.0 goals. This suggests that Iran has been more prolific in attack recently, although both teams have shown defensive weaknesses.
In their head-to-head match, Belgium and Iran played to a 0-0 draw, with Belgium having a higher expected goals (xG) of 1.80 compared to Iran's 0.63. This indicates that Belgium created more quality chances despite the lack of goals. The match statistics also revealed that Belgium dominated possession with 70%, while Iran managed only 30%. This disparity in possession could play a crucial role in their upcoming encounter.
Belgium had 7 shots on target and 4 corners, while Iran had 3 shots on target and 2 corners. The number of fouls committed was also notable, with Belgium committing 7 and Iran 9, indicating a potentially physical match.
Tactically, Belgium is expected to maintain their possession-based style, utilizing their midfield to control the game. Iran may adopt a counter-attacking approach, looking to exploit any gaps left by Belgium's attacking play. The match could see a battle of midfield control, with both teams needing to capitalize on set pieces to break the deadlock.
T. Courtois
G
T. Meunier
D
N. Ngoy
D
B. Mechele
D
T. Castagne
D
A. Onana
M
Y. Tielemans
M
L. Trossard
M
K. De Bruyne
M
J. Doku
M
C. De Ketelaere
F
A. Beiranvand
G
R. Rezaeian
D
S. Khalilzadeh
D
A. Nemati
—
M. Mohammadi
D
M. Mohebi
M
S. Ghoddos
M
S. Ezatolahi
M
A. Yousefi
M
S. Moghanlou
F
M. Taremi
F
