Wales vs Belgium: prediction & betting odds 13 October 2025

The Matchday 8 World Cup 2026 qualifier between Wales and Belgium will be held on October 12 at the Cardiff Stadium. Wales vs. Belgium: prediction and betting odds, statistics.

Wales

Craig Bellamy's side had a break in the last round and played a friendly against England, losing 0-3. In the current qualifiers, Wales has won three out of five matches (1 draw, 1 loss). Overall, the team has avoided defeat in 13 of their last 14 World Cup qualifying matches (9 wins, 4 draws). Additionally, Wales has scored in 11 consecutive World Cup qualifiers. They are third in the standings with ten points.

• The team has not lost in their last eight home World Cup qualifiers (6 wins, 2 draws).
• Wales has not conceded more than one goal in their last 14 home World Cup qualifying matches.
• A maximum of three goals have been scored in 10 of Wales's last 12 home World Cup qualifying games.

Predicted lineup for Wales (4-5-1)

Karl Darlow – Ben Davies, Joe Rodon, Chris Mepham, Neco Williams – David Brooks, Sorba Thomas, Jordan James, Harry Wilson, Mark Harris – Brennan Johnson.

Midfielder Aaron Ramsey and forward Daniel James will miss the game due to injuries.

Belgium

In the last round, Rudi Garcia's team could not break down North Macedonia at home (0-0). Nevertheless, Belgium extended their unbeaten streak in World Cup qualifiers to 33 matches (26 wins, 7 draws). Additionally, the team has kept a clean sheet in their last three World Cup qualifying matches. Belgium is second in the group standings with 11 points, trailing the leaders, North Macedonia, with a game in hand.

• The team has won 13 of their last 16 away World Cup qualifiers.
• Belgium has scored at least twice in 12 of their last 16 away World Cup qualifying matches.
• A maximum of three goals have been scored in 12 of Belgium's last 16 away World Cup qualifying games.

Predicted lineup for Belgium (4-3-3)

Thibaut Courtois – Timothy Castagne, Arthur Theate, Zeno Debast, Maxim De Cuyper – Hans Vanaken, Kevin De Bruyne, Nicolas Raskin – Leandro Trossard, Lois Openda, Jeremy Doku.

Midfielder Youri Tielemans and forward Romelu Lukaku are not called up due to injuries. Forward Alexis Saelemaekers will also miss out due to injury.

Referee

Daniel Siebert (Germany)

Matches – 8 (International matches, 2024/25);

Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 30;

Average yellow cards per match – 4.4;

Red cards shown – 2;

Average fouls per match – 21;

Penalties – 20%.

Wales vs. Belgium: Match Prediction

Two high-scoring teams face each other, so I expect goals from both sides in this encounter. Wales tends to play offensively at home, regardless of the opponent's level, and they have scored in 12 of their last 14 home World Cup qualifiers. However, in their last six home matches in the qualifiers, they have kept a clean sheet only twice, with one of those matches against one of Europe's weakest teams, Liechtenstein.

Belgium consistently finds the net even away from home, scoring in all of their last 16 away World Cup qualifiers, with at least two goals in 12 of those matches. However, Belgium's defense has not always been reliable, keeping only two clean sheets in their last eight away World Cup qualifying matches.

My prediction: Both teams to score – Yes