New Zealand vs Belgium Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips (June 27, 2026)
| Timetable | 27th June, 04:00 GMT |
| Prediction | Belgium TO WIN! |
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| Bookmaker | Lunubet Sports |
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Qualification in Group G of the 2026 FIFA World Cup is still up in the air as we enter the final round of matches, with all four teams still in with a chance of getting out of the group. Belgium have been the disappointment of the group and find themselves requiring a victory against New Zealand to claim a spot in the next round.
New Zealand, for their part, drew their opening match before losing to Egypt in their second game. They know a win would put them through also, but they are huge underdogs to achieve such a feat. With regard to the New Zealand v Belgium time, the game will kick off at 04:00 Irish time.
In this preview to what is a huge match for Belgium, we will look at the latest odds as well as the team news and possible lineups both sides may use. We will also give you our own New Zealand v Belgium World Cup prediction, so read on as Group G comes to a close.
🧨 New Zealand vs Belgium Prediction
To kick off our New Zealand v Belgium preview, we are first going to give you our New Zealand v Belgium prediction ahead of the match on June 27th.
This is a massive game for Rudi Garcia and his Belgium team. Fail to beat group minnows New Zealand and they will be exiting the World Cup at the group stage, a prospect that would have been deemed impossible before the tournament began. They have looked leggy and lethargic in their two games to date and have really struggled when it comes to putting the ball in the back of the net. That is a far cry from qualifying when they scored 29 goals in 8 matches. Their struggles are all the more surprising when we look at the attacking options they have. Leandro Trossard, Kevin De Bruyne, Jeremy Doku and Romelu Lukaku should be capable of making an impact in a group containing Iran, Egypt and New Zealand, but up to now they have struggled.
Belgian fans will hope that they can finally come to life against New Zealand, and while we think that they will get the job done, it is hard to fancy them with any great confidence. They should win, but an early goal could be vital to their chances of having an easy night in Vancouver.
OUR PREDICTION: BELGIUM TO WIN
🪄 New Zealand vs Belgium Betting Odds
For fans of sports betting online, we are now going to look at the latest New Zealand v Belgium betting odds.
New Zealand are rank outsiders for the match and are currently available to be backed at around 16.00, while favourites Belgium are priced at 1.19 to get their first win of the tournament.
Shopping around for the top betting odds on any of the matches during the World Cup is good advice for any punter, so below we have listed the best New Zealand v Belgium odds with five of the best online bookies in Ireland as we look forward to a crunch round of games in Group G.
🎰 New Zealand vs Belgium Betting Tips
As has been the case with the other betting guides we have provided for you during the World Cup, we will now look at three New Zealand v Belgium betting tips that may prove useful, especially to those that have any free bet offers to use on any match during the competition.
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Below are three of the best New Zealand v Belgium tips for you ahead of the match on June 27th.
- Tip 1: Belgium to Win: Ordinarily picking Belgium to beat New Zealand in a football match would not be an interesting choice. Given the Belgians' struggles so far in this tournament, however, Belgium winning might not be the foregone conclusion that it should be. Rudi Garcia’s team should really be beating New Zealand, and they know that if they don't, they will be going home early.
To back Belgium to win, you can get a price of 1.19 with FestivalPlay.
- Tip 2: Youri Tielemans Anytime Goalscorer: The Belgian captain has proved during his time in the English Premier League that he is capable of scoring fantastic goals from long-range strikes, and that is maybe what Belgium might need to get the ball rolling against New Zealand. They have struggled to score in their opening two matches, so maybe a goal from Tielemans can be the catalyst for the Belgians to get their World Cup back on track.
To back Tielemans to score, you can get a price of 4.75 with Rabona Sports on the Belgian captain finding the net at any stage during the match.
- Tip 3: Belgium to Win Both Halves: We are banking on Belgium making a statement in their final group game and getting the early goal that will settle them against New Zealand. If they can get that early goal, it should release any nerves they have, and they will hopefully play with the shackles off for the rest of the match. If, like us, you fancy Belgium to win both halves, you can currently get a price of 2.25 with FestivalPlay.
✨ New Zealand Squad Form
New Zealand drew 2-2 with Iran in their first match of the 2026 World Cup, before going down 3-1 to Egypt in their second game. They know that a win against Belgium is required for them to have any chance of progressing, so they will be looking to the likes of Finn Surman to keep out the Belgians at the back and Elijah Just and Chris Wood to create the goalscoring opportunities at the other end.
New Zealand Players to Watch
As part of our New Zealand v Belgium preview, we will now look at three New Zealand players that could play pivotal roles for the team as they try and secure an historic first-ever win at a World Cup.
- Chris Wood: The Nottingham Forest striker has yet to find the net in this World Cup, but his leadership and ability to hold up the ball could be vital to his team’s chances of securing a huge upset against Belgium in their final group game.
- Elijah Just: The Motherwell attacker scored both goals in New Zealand’s opening draw with Iran and will be key to any attacking play that the team can create against Belgium.
- Finn Surman: The centre-half hit his side’s only goal in their 3-1 defeat to Egypt, but he will be needed at the heart of his side’s defence if they are going to repel what is sure to be a fired-up Belgium side on June 26th.
🎈 Belgium Squad Form
Belgium have been disappointing so far, failing to win either of their first two group games. They know a win is probably essential to go through, so they will be looking to the likes of Romelu Lukaku, Kevin De Bruyne, Youri Tielemans and Jeremy Doku to fire them into the next round.
Belgium Players to Watch
Below are three players we think Belgium will need if they are going to progress from Group G.
- Youri Tielemans: The Aston Villa midfielder is the creative spark in Belgium’s central midfield and will be needed by his team to start attacks against New Zealand and look for incisive passes into Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku and the other attacking players.
- Kevin De Bruyne: Belgium’s talisman may be 34, but he is still crucial to this Belgium team. They will need him to be at his best to create the goal-scoring opportunities that the Belgians need if they are going to progress to the knock-out rounds.
- Romelu Lukaku: Lukaku has played very little football recently and has looked rusty in the team’s two previous games. A record of 90 goals in 128 appearances, though, highlights his value to the team.
🥇 New Zealand vs Belgium Predicted Lineups
With regard to the New Zealand v Belgium lineups, below are the two teams both nations sent out in their second group games against Egypt and Iran, respectively. Belgium will have to replace Nathan Ngoy, who was sent off against Iran, while they will have Jeremy Doku available again after he missed the last game due to his wife giving birth to their first child.
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🔮 New Zealand vs Belgium - H2H Stats
The New Zealand v Belgium head to head history is a very brief one as they have never met in an international match.
Liam Lacey
Liam is a sportswriter from County Laois in Ireland who specializes in delivering content on GAA and Football matters (though he does see himself as somewhat of a tennis aficionado also!). Liam has written about All Ireland Gaelic Football and Hurling Championships, Premier League, Champions League and International Football offering expert opinion and match previews and predictions. Occasionally even getting some right!