They were impressive in first two matches, winning at home against Cyprus with a 2:0 result missing many more opportunities back in March this year, while as said, they won over Italy few day ago with the 3:1 score. Hosts scored first goal in 39th minute, but the Belgians were able to reverse the match in their favor scoring two quick goals, in 47th and 52nd minute, while they added the third one in the injury time of the match. The fact is that Belgium actually has a very strong team now, with players who are playing key roles in best domestic teams, but also few of them that are playing abroad. Winger Lestienne is suspended for the game, while midfielder Cisse is doubtful for tonight’s game, but with chances to play.As said, Northern Ireland is theoretically the weakest team in the group between Italy, Belgium, Serbia and Cyprus as it turned out that they weren’t that competitive even in their premiere in May when they visited Cyprus and lost 3:0 against clearly second worse team in the group.
Things to be worse, they lost the friendly match against Denmark 1:4 back in August, while the team counts ten consecutive defeats in a row. Their roster consist mostly of players competing in England, but regardless that, they are to get the positive results from August 2011. Seven out of these ten matches were lost with two goals or more, while the team can’t hope for anything but to try building up the roster for next qualification stages. Guests have no injury or suspension problems.
Regardless their opponent, Northern Ireland lost ten consecutive matches, with seven out of those being with two goals or more.
Belgium is undefeated in last four matches.
Belgium played very well in their first two matches and it’s hard to see them blowing that up against such a weak team like Northern Irish is. In their only official match this year guests have lost against Cyprus 3:0 and it’s hard to see them getting back against way stronger opponent.
Bet: Belgium -2 Asian handicap
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