Belgium vs Iran 
— a Group G clash at the 2026 World Cup. Belgium's golden generation against Iran's disciplined, experienced defence — first place in Group G may hinge on it.
Head-to-head
These sides have barely met — there are no recent head-to-head matches in our database, so the form and style below tell the story.
Form & key stats
Belgium last 12 months · 11 matches| Goals for/game | 3.4 |
| Goals against/game | 0.9 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 55% |
| Both teams score | 55% |
| Corners/game | 8.5 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.3 |
| Shots on target/game | 7.1 |
What the numbers say
- a strong attack — 3.4 goals per game
- works the flanks — 8.5 corners per game
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Iran last 12 months · 13 matches| Goals for/game | 1.8 |
| Goals against/game | 0.7 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 62% |
| Both teams score | 38% |
| Corners/game | 5.0 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.1 |
| Shots on target/game | 4.3 |
What the numbers say
- a high-scoring side: over 2.5 goals in 62% of games
- a tight defence — just 0.7 conceded per game
- disciplined — only 1.1 yellows per game
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Verdict & betting angle
Belgium have the firepower; Iran are among the lowest-scoring, hardest-to-break sides in the field. It screams a cagey, low-event night — the under and Iran on the handicap hold value.
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