Big Match Breakdown: Belgium v England

Key Battles

It really depends on who the managers choose to start the game. But England wilted badly under pressure against Croatia. So Southgate will need to address that issue.

When the Croatians pressed them, the England full-backs dropped deeper and deeper. Alexander-Arnold and Danny Rose need to press back and push higher up the field.

Belgium will continue to play their transitional attacking game under Martinez. No matter who plays, they’ll go at the Three Lions. Expect Batshuayi to cause Cahill and co. problems.

Match Odds

Belgium are the 6/5 favourites to win, with England 11/5 underdogs. The Draw is available at 13/5.

It’s certainly an intriguing game in its own little way. Although both sides will have much preferred to be playing on Sunday, there’s a bit more to this clash than the group game.

Southgate and Martinez will want to leave Russia on a high. The Red Devils have had an extra day’s rest and exited within normal time. They may not be as drained.

Surely this will be a bit more high-scoring than the previous encounter? The two teams have scored 26 goals between them in Russia and with potent attacks and dodgy defences, we could be in for a belter.

Over 2.5 Goals is 8/13. And Over 3.5 Goals is 6/4. Both Teams To Score is 1/2. In Blaise Matuidi and N’Golo Kante, France had the legs to shut down the creative talents of Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard.

Do England have those types of player? Not really. Belgium to win and Over 2.5 Goals in the game is 2/1.

Lukaku is on four goals for the tournament. The Manchester United striker looks dangerous against lower quality defences. He’s 5/4 to find the net Anytime.

Kane is on six and will be desperate to land the top goalscorer award. He’s Evens to hit the net Anytime.

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All Odds and Markets are correct as of the date of publishing