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USA vs. Belgium: Balogun Boosts USMNT Hopes
6 Jul
Summary
- Folarin Balogun is available for the USA vs. Belgium match.
- Belgium leads the all-time series 6-1 against the United States.
- Expert predicts Under 2.5 total goals in the USA vs. Belgium game.
The United States enters its FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match against Belgium with a significant boost: Folarin Balogun is now available to play. This marks a crucial opportunity for the USMNT to advance to the quarterfinals for the first time since 2002. Belgium, a team that has reached the quarterfinals in two of the last three World Cups, is looking to replicate its past successes.
The head-to-head history heavily favors Belgium, who leads the all-time series 6-1, with the United States' sole victory dating back to 1930. Despite this, the U.S. team is at +165 on the 90-minute money line, with Belgium at +160, and both are -110 to advance. Betting insights suggest an anticipated low-scoring affair, with a prediction of Under 2.5 total goals, influenced by Balogun's return and the home crowd advantage in Seattle.
This critical matchup kicks off at 8 p.m. ET. Belgium is coming off a close 3-2 victory against Senegal, a performance that an expert noted would need improvement against the United States. The game is set to take place in Seattle, where the home advantage could play a role for the American squad.
