The Matchday 9 World Cup 2026 qualifying clash between Kazakhstan and Belgium will take place on November 15 at the Astana Arena. Kazakhstan vs. Belgium: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Kazakhstan
In the previous round, Talgat Baysufinov's team managed to secure a draw in an away match against North Macedonia (1-1). As a result, Kazakhstan remained unbeaten in two consecutive World Cup qualifiers (1 win, 1 draw). However, in 20 of their last 22 World Cup qualifying matches, the team failed to keep a clean sheet. In the standings, the team is in fourth place with seven points. It's worth noting that Kazakhstan has no chance of finishing in the top two spots in the group.
- The team has lost 7 of their last 10 home World Cup qualifying matches.
- At least one opponent failed to score in 6 of Kazakhstan's last 7 home World Cup qualifiers.
- Kazakhstan has not conceded more than two goals in their last eight home World Cup qualifying matches.
Predicted lineup for Kazakhstan (4-5-1)
Temirlan Anarbekov – Bagdat Kairov, Nuraly Alip, Alibek Kasym, Yan Vorogovsky – Galymzhan Kenzhebek, Dinmukhamed Karaman, Georgy Zhukov, Ramazan Orazov, Islam Chesnokov – Maxim Samorodov.
Midfielder Baktiyor Zainutdinov is out due to injury. Midfielder Islambek Kuat is suspended.
Belgium
In the last round, Rudi Garcia's side defeated Wales away (4-2). Consequently, Belgium extended their unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers to 34 matches (27 wins, 7 draws). However, the team failed to keep a clean sheet for the first time in their last four World Cup qualifying matches. In the group standings, Belgium holds the top position with 14 points. A win will secure their spot in the World Cup. Additionally, Belgium will not drop below second place with a draw and will finish in the top two even with a loss, provided Wales does not win against Liechtenstein in a parallel match.
- The team has won 14 of their last 17 away World Cup qualifying matches.
- Belgium scored at least twice in 13 of their last 17 away World Cup qualifiers.
- Belgium conceded in 7 of their last 9 away World Cup qualifying matches.
Predicted lineup for Belgium (4-3-3)
Senne Lammens – Timothy Castagne, Arthur Theate, Koni De Winter, Maxim De Cuyper – Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Nicolas Raskin – Alexis Saelemaekers, Leandro Trossard, Jeremy Doku.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, midfielder Kevin De Bruyne, and forward Romelu Lukaku are not called up due to injuries. Defender Thomas Meunier is suspended. Head coach Rudi Garcia is also suspended and will not be on the bench.
Referee
Donatas Rumsas (Lithuania)
Matches – 5 (International matches, 2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 14;
Average yellow cards per match – 2.8;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 20;
Penalties – 20%.
Kazakhstan vs. Belgium: Match Prediction
Despite poor results even in home World Cup qualifiers, Kazakhstan often manages to perform respectably in defense. In their last eight home qualifiers, the team has held opponents to no more than two goals. During this period, Kazakhstan faced teams like France and Ukraine.
Belgium regularly wins away, but often does not shine in attack. They have surpassed two goals in only 6 of their last 15 away World Cup qualifiers. Notably, two of those high-scoring matches were against Gibraltar and Liechtenstein.
I expect the hosts to effectively counter Belgium's attack and not concede more than two goals. My prediction: Belgium Individual Total Under 2.5
