Belgium and Egypt debut in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup this Monday (15), at 4pm (Brasília time), at Lumen Field, in Seattle. Bookmakers point to the Red Devils as clear favorites, but the duel promises goals and excitement with stars Kevin De Bruyne and Mohamed Salah on the field.
The majority guesses indicate Belgium’s victory, with odds around 1.60. Rudi Garcia’s team arrives in good shape and seeks to overcome the stumble in the group stage of the 2022 World Cup. Egypt, led by Hossam Hassan, is banking on the experience of Salah, who recently turned 34, and Omar Marmoush’s eye for goal to seek a surprise.
Main predictions for Belgium x Egypt
Most analyzes recommend Belgium’s victory as the main prediction. The recent record and the more qualified squad give the Europeans confidence. A good alternative is to bet on more than 2.5 goals in the match, a market that appears with odds close to 1.80-2.00 in several houses.
Another recurring guess is “both teams will score” (BTTS yes). Egypt has enough offensive power to score goals, even as underdogs, while the Belgian defense does not usually emerge unscathed in open games.
Exact score prediction
The score most cited by experts is Belgium 2 x 1 Egypt, with odds around 8.50. This combination balances Belgian favoritism with the realistic chance of Egypt scoring at least one goal. Other options include 2-0 or 3-1 for the Belgians, but 2-1 better reflects the expected balance.
What favors each side at Lumen Field
Belgium has Jeremy Doku, De Bruyne, Leandro Trossard and Charles De Ketelaere in the offensive sector, in addition to the solidity of Thibaut Courtois. The team must dominate possession of the ball and create clear chances. Absence: Zeno Debast injured.
Egypt arrives undefeated in the African qualifiers and has speed in counterattacks. Mohamed Salah and Marmoush form a dangerous duo. Brazilian referee Ramon Abatti Abel, known for averaging 4.72 cards per game, can influence the rhythm with many interruptions.
A Belgian victory practically guarantees provisional leadership in Group G, which still includes Iran and New Zealand. For Egypt, scoring here is essential to keep alive their chances of advancing to the round of 16.
In Brazil, the match will be broadcast on TV Globo, SporTV, GE TV, Globoplay and YouTube Cazé TV.