North Macedonia vs Belgium Prediction:

World Cup Qualification is back this upcoming international break. Friday night sees action between North Macedonia and Belgium, with Belgium yet to play in the qualifiers and looking to begin their journey with three points.

Key Stats:

• North Macedonia have never beaten Belgium
• Belgium have lost four of their last five games.
• North Macedonia are unbeaten in eight games dating back to June 2024

North Macedonia vs Belgium Previews, Form and Players to Watch:

North Macedonia Preview:

North Macedonia currently tops group J after picking up four points against Wales and Liechtenstein. They have never been to a World Cup but made history four years ago when they appeared in their first-ever major tournament (Euro 2021). Their form in the last five games is four wins and one draw, a strong run which could lead to an upset against Belgium.

Predicted Line Up: Dimitrievski, Zajkov, Serafimov, Musliu, Alioski, Ilievski, Alimi, Bardhi, Kostadinov, Elmas, Miovski

Bojan Miovski has scored in three straight games for his nation, the Aberdeen striker will be one to look out for once again.

Belgium Preview:

Belgium are looking to qualify for a fourth straight World Cup and are favourites to win this group. The only team in group J yet to play due to Nations League matches earlier this year, Belgium’s record in the last five matches is four losses and one win, however, that win was their most recent fixture.

Predicted Line Up: Sels, Meunier, Faes, Debast, Castagne, Raskin, Vanaken, Trossard, Doku, De Bruyne, Lukaku

Belgian all-time top goalscorer Romelu Lukaku has scored three goals in his two matches under new boss Rudi Garcia’s reign, so once again should be expected amongst the goals.

Head-to-Head Stats - North Macedonia vs Belgium

Due to North Macedonia’s relatively short existence, these teams have only been able to face each other since the early 90s and therefore have rarely met. In fact, North Macedonia have scored just once against Belgium in their four meetings. Their only four meetings are as follows:

• Belgium 1-0 North Macedonia, March 2013
• North Macedonia 0-2 Belgium, March 2013
• North Macedonia 0-5 Belgium, June 1995
• Belgium 1-1 North Macedonia, November 1994

Betting Tips for North Macedonia vs Belgium

North Macedonia’s young squad will work hard and fight for a result, knowing that each point can contribute to a historic accomplishment. For this reason, our betting experts say Full Time Draw is the best value tip for this game. With odds at 3.90, a bet of £10 could see a potential return of up to £39.

(odds subject to change)

Final Prediction:

North Macedonia 1-1 Belgium

In a stronger run of form, North Macedonia will be a lot more competitive compared to the previous meetings between these two and will get a result.