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Euro 2021 Belgium vs Russia Bet Builder Tips

Daniel Jenkins

Belgium take on Russia on Saturday evening in Group B. It’s a test for the Red Devils against a side that made it to the World Cup quarter-finals in 2018.

Belgium vs Russia Odds	ODDS	PROBABILITY
BELGIUM Win	1.83	54.64%
Draw	3.50	28.57%
RUSSIA Win	4.50	22.22%

Odds from bet365 at 11am June 11 2021. Odds may now differ

Roberto Martinez’s men are amongst the favourites to win this competition. They haven’t made it further than the quarters since they finished runners-up in 1980. This golden generation of talent needs to fulfil its promise.

But Russia are aiming to repeat their achievements of the past. Manager Stanislav Cherchesov led his side to the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals. This tournament is about proving that it wasn’t a one-off.

But it’s a daunting task. Belgium are on the cusp of greatness and have shown consistency in the last decade. They’ve made it to at least the quarter-final stage in the last three major tournaments. France are the only other nation to achieve that.

These sides have never met before in the European Championship. They have faced off at the World Cup multiple times, most recently back in 2014. Belgium won that match, as they have done on each of the last three occasions. Russia won the first two meetings.

This match will have a big impact on Group B. Belgium are vying to top the group and secure the easier draw that comes with it. Russia want to reach the next stage of the competition. Denmark are their main rivals in that quest so it’s important they don’t fall too far behind.

It’s no surprise to see that Belgium are the big favourites to win this one. Roberto Martinez’s men are 1.70 to secure the three points in Group B. It’s 3.70 for a draw and 5.00 for Russia to secure a shock win. All odds are from bet365 and are correct as of 12:00 pm on 11 June 2021.

Belgium vs Russia Stats & Facts

Belgium have won two and lost two of their five opening matches at the European Championships. Russia (including matches by the Soviet Union and CIS) have won four and lost three of their 10 openers
Russia haven’t kept a clean sheet in any of their last eight matches at the European Championships
Belgium haven’t drawn any of their last 12 matches at the European Championships dating back to the 1980 final
Romelu Lukaku is Belgium’s top goalscorer at major tournaments with seven goals in 15 appearances. Six of those seven goals came in group-stage matches
Only Harry Kane (17) had more goal involvements in qualifying than Russia’s Artem Dzyuba (14).

Belgium vs Russia Bet Builder Tips

Belgium to win the Match by 2 or more Goals
Romelu Lukaku to Score Anytime in the Match
Yannick Carrasco – Over 0.5 Shots on Target in the Match

Belgium vs Russia Bet Builder is available on bet365 at odds of 11.00.

Odds from bet365 at 11am June 11 2021. Odds may now differ

A comfortable win for Belgium seems likely here. The Red Devils are the better side on paper and are in fine form. They have a wealth of goalscoring options so a big win wouldn’t be a huge surprise.

Romelu Lukaku is the obvious threat. He’s had a fine season for Inter Milan and an eye-catching record in the group stage of this tournament. Lukaku scored the opener in Belgium’s win over Croatia last weekend. It wouldn’t be a surprise to see him grab another here.

With this attacking lineup comes chances. Yannick Carrasco is a player to watch in this tournament after a fine season for Atletico. He doesn’t need a second invitation to shoot. Over 0.5 shots on target is likely.

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