Belgium v San Marino Betting Tips – UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifier, 10th October 19.45pm
Roberto Martinez’s Belgium will be targeting a hefty victory when minnows San Marino visit the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels for a UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier on Thursday night. The Belgians are flying in Group I, sitting on maximum points from six games. Meanwhile, Franco Varrella’s troops have zero points to their name. How many goals will the 2018 FIFA World Cup semi-finalists get in Brussels on Thursday?
Belgium v San Marino Betting Odds*
Belgium 1/100
Draw 28/1
San Marino 80/1
* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on October 8th, 2019 at 14:30 p.m.)
UEFA Euro 2020 Qualifying Betting at Bet365
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Belgium News and Form – Huge margin of victory for the Belgians
Roberto Martinez’s Belgium have looked the real deal in qualifying so far, winning six out of six. The Belgians, who finished third in the 2018 World Cup in Russia, have scored a staggering 19 goals and shipped just one along the way.
After thumping San Marino 4-0 in Serravalle, Belgium then beat Scotland by the same scoreline in Glasgow in their last qualifier. Martinez’s men have not conceded a goal during qualifying since Denis Cheryshev scored for Russia in the opening game back in March.
Belgium, who are top of the FIFA World Rankings, will be one of the favourites to win the 2020 European Championship outright. Having won six out of six in qualifying, the Red Devils will be looking for another big Group I win on Thursday. This should be a stroll in the park for the home team.
Belgium v San Marino Head to Head
September’s meeting was the first San Marino v Belgium fixture for 14 years
Back in 2001, Belgium beat San Marino 10-1 in a 2002 FIFA World Cup qualifier
A Michy Batshuayi brace helped the Red Devils to a 4-0 win in San Marino in September
Belgium have scored 12 goals in the last two meetings, winning 8-0 and 4-0
- Belgium have taken 18 points from a possible 18 in Group I
- San Marino have zero points to their name
- Belgium are currently ranked No. 1 in the world, while San Marino are bottom of the rankings
San Marino News and Form – Can the minnows keep the scoring to a minimum in Brussels?
As is usually the case, San Marino have really struggled in European Championship qualifying. La Serenissima have lost all of their qualifiers up until now, scoring none and conceding 28.
In their previous Group I fixture, Franco Varrella’s boys were beaten 4-0 by Cyprus at the San Marino Stadium. The nation, who are ranked 210th out of 210 in the current World Rankings, have lost by four goals or more in five of their six qualifiers so far. They did manage to only lose to by two goals to nil to Scotland in Serravalle back in March.
This has the potential to be a nightmare evening in the Belgian capital for Varrella’s San Marino. The question is; how many will they lose by on Thursday?
Belgium v San Marino Tips & Odds
Belgium to win -5 at 1/3
Half time/full time – Belgium at 1/33
* (Betting Odds were taken from bet365 on October 8th, 2019 at 14:30 p.m.)
Belgium v San Marino Predictions
Belgium win: The Belgians should win in Brussels without breaking a sweat on Thursday. Martinez could experiment with his squad, but whichever XI the Spaniard chooses to field should have far too much for San Marino to handle in this one.
When these two met in Serravalle last month, Belgium cruised to a 4-0 win. This will no doubt be another routine night for the Belgians, so have a punt on the home team to win -5 at 1/3.
In September’s fixture in San Marino, Belgium led at half time in the eventual 4-0 rout. In fact, Martinez’s troops have been leading at the break in all of their qualifiers so far. Expect the hosts to be winning at half time and full time (1/33) in this clash.
