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>Spain vs Belgium Prediction & Betting Tips – 10/07/2026
Spain and Belgium meet at the Los Angeles Stadium on 10 July 2026 in a World Cup quarter-final brimming with history. Forty years on from their dramatic penalty shootout in Mexico, these two sides collide again with a semi-final place at stake. La Roja, reigning European champions and 2010 World Cup winners, harbour ambitions of an unprecedented treble of major titles. Belgium, meanwhile, chase a first-ever appearance in the final four since their third-place finish in 2018. The tactical contrast alone makes this one of the ties of the round.
Match Analysis
Spain enter this quarter-final as commanding favorites at 1.62, backed by a perfect defensive record across five World Cup matches and a 35-game unbeaten run that underlines their status as the tournament's most complete side.
- Zero goals conceded in five World Cup matches, the best defensive record in the tournament.
- 12 wins from 23 H2H meetings against Belgium, including four consecutive victories.
- 35-match unbeaten run confirms Spain's consistency across all competitive fixtures.
- Rodri-Pedri midfield axis faces a depleted Belgium engine with Onana ruled out by a torn ACL.
Belgium arrive at 5.50 facing a Spain side that has dismantled them repeatedly. The loss of Amadou Onana to a torn ACL is a critical blow, stripping Rudi Garcia's midfield of its most dynamic box-to-box presence.
- Amadou Onana ruled out with a torn ACL, removing Belgium's most dynamic midfield engine.
- Belgium have lost all four recent meetings with Spain, including a 5-0 defeat in 2009.
- Spain's zero-goals-conceded record directly neutralizes Belgium's counter-attacking game plan.
Key point: With Spain conceding nothing in five matches and Belgium missing Onana, the double chance home or draw paired with 1.98 offers a compelling low-scoring alternative angle.
Form & Statistics: Spain vs Belgium
Spain
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Belgium
Recent form
Season statistics (5)
Spain vs Belgium: Head-to-Head
Average statistics (recent meetings)
Lineups: Spain vs Belgium
Spain
Starters
- 1 Unai Simón
- 2 Pedro Porro
- 3 Pau Cubarsí
- 4 Aymeric Laporte
- 5 Marc Cucurella
- 6 Rodri
- 7 Pedri
- 8 Mikel Merino
- 9 Lamine Yamal
- 10 Mikel Oyarzabal
- 11 Álex Baena
Bench
- David Raya
- Alejandro Grimaldo
- Eric García
- Martín Zubimendi
- Fabián Ruiz
- Dani Olmo
- Ferran Torres
- Alvaro Morata
Absent
- Yeremy Pino (broken shoulder)
Belgium
Starters
- 1 Thibaut Courtois
- 2 Timothy Castagne
- 3 Zeno Debast
- 4 Arthur Theate
- 5 Maxim De Cuyper
- 6 Youri Tielemans
- 7 Hans Vanaken
- 8 Jérémy Doku
- 9 Kevin De Bruyne
- 10 Leandro Trossard
- 11 Charles De Ketelaere
Bench
- Senne Lammens
- Brandon Mechele
- Nathan Ngoy
- Thomas Meunier
- Nicolas Raskin
- Axel Witsel
- Romelu Lukaku
- Dodi Lukébakio
Absent
- Amadou Onana (torn ACL)
Medium confidence
Spain's 4-3-3 meets Belgium's 4-2-3-1 in what promises to be a compelling tactical contest. Rodri anchors the midfield for La Roja, shielding a back four and allowing Pedri and Mikel Merino the licence to press forward and disrupt Belgium's double pivot of Tielemans and Vanaken.
Belgium will look to funnel possession through Kevin De Bruyne, who operates in the advanced midfield role behind a lone striker, with Doku offering width and directness on the left. Spain's high defensive line will be tested by the pace and movement Belgium can deploy across their front four.
Our Verdict
Spain's five clean sheets in five matches make the home win at 1.62 the standout selection. A side on a 35-match unbeaten run, boasting a dominant head-to-head record of 12 wins from 23 meetings, holds clear superiority. Belgium losing Onana to a torn ACL weakens their midfield structure precisely where Spain exert most control. Backing under 2.5 goals at 1.98 offers value given that imperious defensive record. Spain's solidity should prove decisive in a tight, controlled quarter-final. Odds and markets subject to change.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best bet for Spain vs Belgium?
Spain to win is the standout selection here. With five clean sheets from five World Cup matches, a 35-match unbeaten run, and Belgium severely weakened by Amadou Onana's ACL injury, Luis de la Fuente's side carry enormous conviction into this quarter-final. The 1.62 reflects a dominant favourite, and the underlying data arguably justifies even greater confidence than the odds suggest.
What time does Spain vs Belgium kick off?
Spain vs Belgium kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Friday, 10th July 2026. The match takes place at the Los Angeles Stadium in Los Angeles, United States, one of the flagship venues for this summer's World Cup tournament. Check your local time zone to avoid missing the opening whistle.
Where can I watch Spain vs Belgium on TV?
Broadcast arrangements for this World Cup quarter-final will vary depending on your country of residence. In the United Kingdom, matches are typically shared between BBC and ITV, both of which offer free-to-air coverage. Viewers elsewhere should consult their national rights holders or official tournament broadcast partners for confirmed scheduling and channel listings.
What is Spain's recent record against Belgium?
Spain's head-to-head record against Belgium is commanding. Across 23 meetings, Spain have claimed 12 victories, and their recent form in this fixture is particularly striking, having won four consecutive matches against the Red Devils. The most emphatic of those came in 2009, when Spain inflicted a 5-0 demolition on their opponents, underlining a clear and sustained superiority.
