The Matchday 6 fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers between Belgium and Kazakhstan will take place on September 7 at the Lotto Park Stadium in Brussels. Belgium vs. Kazakhstan: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Belgium
In the last round, Rudy Garcia's team had no trouble in their away fixture against Liechtenstein, winning 6-0. As a result, Belgium extended their unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers to 31 matches (25 wins, 6 draws). Additionally, the team secured a large-margin victory for the fourth time in their last nine qualifying matches. Belgium currently holds seven points and is in third place in the group standings, with two games in hand over leaders Wales.
- The team has won in regular time in their last seven home matches in World Cup qualifiers.
- At least three goals have been scored in 90 minutes in Belgium's last seven home qualifying matches.
- Belgium has scored in the second half in 14 of their last 15 home World Cup qualifying matches.
Predicted lineup for Belgium (4-5-1)
Thibaut Courtois – Thomas Meunier, Arthur Theate, Zeno Debast, Maxime De Kuyper – Malik Fofana, Youri Tielemans, Kevin De Bruyne, Hans Vanaken, Jeremy Doku – Lois Openda.
Forward Romelu Lukaku has not been called up due to injury.
Kazakhstan
Ali Aliyev's team failed to earn points in their home clash against Wales in the last round (0-1). This defeat marked Kazakhstan's sixth loss in their last seven World Cup qualifying matches, with five of those losses being without scoring. Additionally, the team has managed only one clean sheet in their last 16 European qualifiers. Kazakhstan has accumulated three points and is in fourth place in the group standings.
- The team has not won in regular time in 15 of their last 16 away World Cup qualifying matches (3 draws, 12 losses).
- Kazakhstan has conceded at least two goals in 9 of their last 12 away European qualifiers.
- Kazakhstan has scored in regular time in 5 of their last 7 away World Cup qualifying matches.
Predicted lineup for Kazakhstan (5-4-1)
Temirlan Anarbekov – Bagdat Kairov, Nuraly Alip, Alibek Kasym, Sergey Maliy, Yan Vorogovsky – Dastan Satpayev, Damir Kasabulat, Ramazan Orazov, Galymzhan Kenzhebek – Maxim Samorodov.
First-choice goalkeeper Alexander Zarutsky is not called up due to injury. Midfielder Bakhtiyor Zainutdinov is also out due to injury.
Referee
Radu Petrescu (Romania)
Matches – 13 (International matches, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 59;
Average yellow cards per match – 4.5;
Red cards shown – 2;
Average fouls per match – 25;
Penalties – 23%.
Belgium vs. Kazakhstan: Match Prediction
I expect a high number of goals in this encounter, particularly from Belgium, who often excel at home. In their last seven home World Cup qualifying matches, they have never scored fewer than three goals, including high-scoring games against Belarus (8-0) and Gibraltar (9-0). However, their defense is not always reliable, as Belgium conceded four goals in their last two home European qualifiers.
Kazakhstan rarely performs well in away fixtures, but they strive to create scoring opportunities. In their last seven away World Cup qualifiers, the team only failed to score twice, one of which was against France. However, their defense remains a concern, as they have conceded at least two goals in 9 of their last 12 away matches.
My prediction: Total over 3 goals
* Each team's lineup reflects their starting eleven in their last match of this tournament.
