Spain v Belgium preview: Unbeaten records on the line in July showdown

Spain face Belgium on 10 July at 19:00 (GMT) in a high-stakes meeting between two in-form national teams whose recent results and statistical profiles point towards a tight, tactical contest.

Spain arrive on the back of a five-match unbeaten run, with a sequence of DWWWW underlining both resilience and momentum. Belgium are also undefeated across their last five fixtures, recording DDWWW and steadily improving after a pair of draws. Both sides come into this match with defensive solidity and consistent point-collecting form, mirroring the pattern of top-level football in a league-style qualifying or Nations League group.

The key statistics of the players of both teams this season:

• Assists: (Spain) — 0 assists, (Belgium) — 0 assists.
• Goalkeepers saves: Unai Simón (Spain) — 1, Thibaut Courtois (Belgium) — 2
• Tackles: None (Spain) — None, None (Belgium) — None.
• Most encounters won: Pablo Gavi (Spain) — 7, Charles De Ketelaere (Belgium) — 9.
• Yellow cards: None (Spain) — None, None (Belgium) — None.
• Red cards: None (Spain) — None, None (Belgium) — None.

Top 5 scorers this season:

1. L. Messi (8, Argentina)
2. E. Haaland (7, Norway)
3. Kylian Mbappé (7, France)
4. H. Kane (6, England)
5. O. Dembélé (4, France)

Team statistics:

Spain’s home form this season has been dominant. They have recorded 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats on home soil, combining control in possession with a strong defensive base. Their biggest home win so far is a 4-0 success, demonstrating the capacity to turn territorial control into a decisive scoreline. Away from home, Spain’s narrowest yet crucial result has been a 1-0 victory, evidence that they can grind out results in tighter, more controlled matches on the road as well.

The five previous matches played by the teams:

• Spain — DWWWW
• Belgium — DDWWW

Belgium’s away record offers an immediate counterpoint. They remain unbeaten on their travels this season, with 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats. Their most eye-catching away result is a 5-1 win, a scoreline that highlights attacking power and efficiency on the break. At home, their biggest winning margin has been 3-2, a high-scoring contest that again underlines their willingness to play front-foot football, even if it sometimes leaves space for the opponent.

According to home statistics this season, Spain scores more goals and concedes more in the following intervals:

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15	12.50%	100.00%
16-30	25.00%
31-45	25.00%
46-60	12.50%
61-75	12.50%
76-90	12.50%
91-105

Belgium has the following time frames of scoring and conceding goals:

Intervals	Goal Scored, %	Goals conceded, %
0-15	7.69%	33.33%
16-30	15.38%	16.67%
31-45	7.69%	16.67%
46-60	15.38%	16.67%
61-75	7.69%	16.67%
76-90	30.77%
91-105	7.69%

Head-to-head stats:

Teams	Games	Win		Draws		Losses
		H	A	H	A	H	A
Spain	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Belgium		0	0	0	0	0	0

Probabilities before the match:

Spain		Belgium
47.5%	Winning the game	47.5%
41%	Attack potential	41%
100%	Potential in defense	100%
0%	Strength against each other	0%
0%	Goal Potential	0%

Summary: the probability of Belgium winning – 10%, draw – 45%, loss – 45%. Thus Spain, most likely, win (win or draw)

Goal Forecast:Spain, is likely to score -2.5 goals, Belgium is likely to score no more than -3.5.

The bookmaker odds for this match:

Home win	Draw	Away win
SBO 1.65	1xBet 4.05	BetVictor 5.65

Save the date

The match between the teams Spain and Belgium will take place on July 10 at 19:00 (GMT) at the stadium SoFi Stadium.