Spain
Belgium
Team Overview
In their latest World Cup match, Spain faced Portugal and secured a narrow 1-0 victory. This win marked their fourth consecutive triumph in the tournament, showcasing their defensive strength and tactical discipline.
Match statistics (Portugal vs Spain):
Team Overview
Belgium triumphed over the USA in their most recent World Cup encounter, winning 4-1. This victory was part of a strong showing in the tournament, further solidifying their status as contenders.
Match statistics (USA vs Belgium):
In a thrilling quarter-final clash, Spain triumphed over Belgium with a scoreline of 2-1, securing their spot in the World Cup semi-finals. The match showcased Spain's dominance in possession and attacking prowess, particularly in the second half.
Spain opened the scoring in the 30th minute through F. Ruiz, who capitalized on a defensive lapse from Belgium. The response from Belgium was swift, as C. De Ketelaere equalized just before halftime, assisted by T. Castagne. This goal momentarily shifted the momentum, as Belgium began to assert themselves more in the midfield.
Despite Belgium's efforts, Spain maintained a commanding 68% possession and recorded 16 total shots, compared to Belgium's 5. The Spanish side's relentless pressure paid off again in the 88th minute when M. Merino found the net, sealing the victory. Spain's tactical discipline was evident, as they limited Belgium to just 2 shots on target throughout the match.
The match was not without its physical encounters, resulting in a total of 29 fouls and 3 yellow cards. Spain's ability to control the game and create more opportunities ultimately proved decisive, allowing them to advance in the tournament. With this win, Spain continues their quest for World Cup glory, showcasing a blend of skill and strategy that will be hard to overcome in the next round.
Spain has shown a strong performance in their last matches, winning four consecutive games, including a recent victory against Portugal in the Round of 16. They have scored a total of 9 goals in their last four matches, averaging 2.25 goals per game while maintaining a clean sheet in all those matches. On the other hand, Belgium has also been impressive, winning three of their last four matches, with a total of 12 goals scored, averaging 3 goals per game but conceding 4 goals in the same period.
In their previous head-to-head encounter, Spain defeated Belgium 2-1, showcasing their ability to perform under pressure. Spain dominated possession with 68% in that match and had a significantly higher expected goals (xG) of 2.04 compared to Belgium's 0.38. The statistics indicate that Spain is more effective in creating goal-scoring opportunities, which could be a crucial factor in this upcoming match.
Spain is expected to maintain a high possession rate and create numerous chances, utilizing their attacking depth. Belgium will likely focus on counter-attacks, but their ability to defend against Spain's relentless pressure will be tested.
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
