Spain vs Belgium World Cup Quarterfinal: Odds, Predictions, and Best Bets

Spain aims to continue its pursuit of a second World Cup title as it meets Belgium in a high-stakes European quarterfinal. La Roja edged out Portugal with Mikel Merino’s late goal, securing a dramatic 1-0 victory and reaching the last eight for the first time since their 2010 triumph.

Match Prediction

Spain enters this match as the favorite, looking to replicate the success they had following their 2010 World Cup win by also capturing the European Championship recently. Belgium, though, is in strong form and familiar territory with many players facing each other regularly at club and international level. The battle promises intensity, but we think Spain’s skill and experience might just push them ahead to reach only their second-ever World Cup semifinal.

Prediction: Spain 2, Belgium 1

Quarterfinal Odds at Leading Sportsbooks

• Both Teams to Score (-122 at FanDuel)Spain’s defense, led by Unai Simon, remains nearly impenetrable—he has not allowed a goal in 609 minutes, holding five clean sheets so far. Belgium’s recent surge with 12 goals in their last three matches makes this a tempting bet, but Spain’s defense could keep things tight.
• Over 2.5 Goals (-115 at DraftKings)Despite some key absences like Lamine Yamal and Nico Williams, Spain has been prolific in certain matches, putting up three against Austria and four versus Saudi Arabia. Belgium’s scoring burst recently suggests a lively contest with goals at both ends.
• Lamine Yamal to Score Anytime (+150 at bet365)Though Spain’s defense shines, attacking contributions will be needed. Yamal showed promise against Saudi Arabia and is expected to hit top form soon. His shots on target in recent internationals hint he could make an impact here.

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