Belgium heads into this World Cup match in strong form, having won their most recent game and drawn the three before that. They have been tough to beat and haven't lost in their last five matches. Senegal, on the other hand, are struggling badly. They have lost four of their last five games, including three defeats in a row, and have been conceding heavily in recent outings.

There is no recent history between these two sides, so this match will be a fresh test. Given Belgium's solid run and Senegal's poor form and defensive troubles, this looks like a match that Belgium should control. The most likely outcome is a win for Belgium, though a draw is also a strong possibility if Senegal can tighten up. This match feels more likely to go Belgium's way than to be an open, high-scoring contest.