Belgium vs Wales

Wales Aim to Stay on Top as They Face Belgium in World Cup Qualifier

Wales will look to defend their position at the summit of their World Cup qualifying group when they take on Belgium at Stade Roi Baudouin on Monday.

The Dragons come into this clash in strong form, sitting on seven points from three matches—including a convincing 3-0 win over Liechtenstein earlier this month. Belgium, meanwhile, have had a slower start, drawing 1-1 with North Macedonia in their only group game so far.

That result will have frustrated the Red Devils, who struggled to break down a stubborn North Macedonia side, managing just one shot on target in the second half. Defensive frailties have been a recurring issue for Belgium, with only one clean sheet in their last 10 matches. Their attack hasn’t been firing consistently either, failing to score in two of their past five games.

Historically, Belgium have had the upper hand against Wales, remaining unbeaten in their last three meetings. However, they’ve only won once in that stretch, and their recent form overall is concerning—just one victory in their last eight matches (with five losses and two draws).

Home comforts haven’t been enough lately either, as Belgium have lost two of their last three games in Brussels. That said, before this slump, they had been dominant at Stade Roi Baudouin, winning six of their previous seven.

Wales, on the other hand, are riding a wave of momentum. Their recent demolition of Liechtenstein—where they unleashed 26 shots while giving up zero—showcased their attacking threat, even if the opposition was one of FIFA’s lowest-ranked sides.

Under Craig Bellamy’s leadership, Wales are unbeaten in nine matches, winning five. Their attack has been particularly lethal, netting 11 goals in their last four outings while conceding just three.

While Wales made history by qualifying for the 2022 World Cup (only their second-ever appearance after 1958), they’ve struggled for consistency on the road—managing just one win in their last seven away games, with five ending in draws.

Monday’s clash promises to be a tense battle between a Welsh side full of confidence and a Belgian team desperate to rediscover their spark.