Belgium – Tunisia World Cup Tips

In the second group match of Group G, the Belgians, who got off to a good start with the tournament, will certainly have a harder chunk than Panama. Finally, the North Africans had beaten in their opening match against England only in injury time. Nevertheless, the “Red Devils” build on their offensive power and a big step forward to the knockout round. The Tunisians, however, probably need at least one point to get the chances of a tournament whereabouts.

The Belgians go as a clear (odds) favorite in the duel against Tunisia. Already at the World Cup finals in 2002, the two opponents met each other in the group stage, where they separated 1-1. In general, the “Eagles of Carthage” traditionally have a hard time winning a World Cup. The last and only victory came in 1978 with a 3-1 win over Mexico in the first of 13 final matches. Knowing that newcomer Panama will have a punchy opponent at the end of the group stage, Nabil Maaloul’s side would score a point against the Belgians to continue dreaming of progressing. However, the Tunisians then need more luck than in the last-minute defeat against England – and gracious “Rode Duivels”. What they have in their sights, they showed already in the clear victories in the preparation against qualitatively similar classified opponents (3: 0 against Egypt, 4: 1 against Costa Rica). Nevertheless, given the odds, it is worth thinking about a draw. Finally, a split would give both teams a realistic chance of progress.
Belgium

The “Red Devils” did their duty against the great outsider Panama ultimately sovereign, even if it took more than a half, until Dries Mertens the team of Roberto Martinez with the remarkable leadership redeemed (47.). After this “can opener” secured the secret favorite for the title by a double by striker Romelu Lukaku (69. 75.) the safe 3: 0 Auftakterfolg. Against Tunisia, the Belgians now want to prematurely solve the ticket for the second round, to go reasonably relaxed in the last prestigious group match against England. In the knowledge of the extremely strong offensive and the first overcome hurdle, the self-confidence of the world ranking list should be third. Finally, in the first group matches, Belgium has perhaps made the most confident impression of all the highly-priced co-favorites on the title, even if it is questionable whether the Panamanians can serve as a true gauge. Tunisia is likely to challenge the Belgian defensive slightly more than the World Cup debutant from Central America. Nevertheless, Kevin de Bruyne & Co. should have a good chance of putting another exclamation point.

Possible list Belgium

Courtois – Alderweireld, Boyata, Vertonghen – Fellaini, de Bruyne, Meunier, Dembele – Mertens, Lukaku, E. Hazard

Tunisia

Almost the success was achieved against the “motherland of football” succeeded, almost could have been the first African country to make an exclamation point in Russia. But in the end Tunisia lost at the last minute against double packer Harry Kane and the favored Englishman with 1: 2. Ultimately, it was a well-deserved defeat for the Maaloul-Elf, who had managed in the meantime only thanks to a controversial penalty of equalizer. After all, the “Eagles of Carthage” but this could record a first hit, which was the other teams of the southern continent until this time failed. And defensive Tunisia is not easy to crack anyway, as shown by the results of the preparatory test matches: Against Libya, Iran and Costa Rica were without conceding, even against the highly decorated Spaniard was defeated only with 0: 1. A 2-2 victory over Portugal made sure that they were on the right track.

Possible lineup Tunisia

Ben Mustapha – Meriah, S. Ben Youssef, Bronn, Maaloul – – Skhiri, Badri, Sassi, F. Ben Youssef, Sliti – Khazri

Prediction Today: Draw
Odds: 5.75