Wales will be playing hosts to Belgium on the third matchday of the UEFA Nations League A, with both squads looking to shake off poor starts to this campaign of this competition. With that said, it’s a good time to check out our Nations League odds series, which includes our Wales-Belgium prediction and pick we have laid out below.

 

While their Nations League start has been poor, Wales are in great shape right now, when it comes to confidence. After beating Ukraine in the final of the UEFA World Cup Qualifiers Second Round, they made their first World Cup since appearing there in 1958. In the Nations League, however, they will look for this game to gain some points after two losses. Belgium won a game, but also lost in embarrassing fashion, falling 4-1 to the Netherlands at home. They will be gunning for three more points in this game so they can still remain in the fight for first place with the Dutch team.

Courtesy of FanDuel, here are the Wales-Belgium Nations League odds:

Nations League Odds: Wales-Belgium Odds

Wales: (+320)

Belgium: (-130)

Draw: (+250)

Over: 2.5 (-118)

Under: 2.5 (-118)

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Why Wales Could Win This Game 

There is unprecedented football euphoria in Wales right now. After over 60 years of waiting, their national team will be represented in the World Cup. After making their first EURO appearance in 2016, in which Wales finished third, there is optimism around the country that they could have a good result in the World Cup as well. To do that, they need to prepare, and winning this game, beating the kind of team they need to beat to have a good result in the World Cup, would be a good start.

Another reason why Wales could win this game is due to the first two they played. Right now, they are sitting on two losses in two games, as Wales fell 2-1 to Poland and 2-1 to the Netherlands, albeit both losses coming due to late goals conceded. If they were to lose this game, it would be very difficult for the squad to remain part of the Nations League A, something critical for their future in top European football.

Last, but certainly not least, Wales could win this game is the fact that Belgium are somewhat reeling. Belgium did win their last game versus Poland, but the 4-1 defeat at home to the Netherlands surely still stings. Wales are, pound for pound, a likely better team than Poland, so they could use this chance and beat this Belgium team that really does not look that impressive. It is their unique chance to get a huge win, boost their confidence some more, and get a viable chance to remain part of Nations League A.

Why Belgium Could Win This Game 

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Belgium has become a true powerhouse of European football. They are now a EURO and World Cup stalwart and a team that should be feared. That is the key reason why they could win any game, including this one. However, one has to take into account their recent form. While a 6-1 victory over Poland was bouncing back, the 4-1 defeat to the Netherlands left lasting effects on the Belgian team, so it will be important for them to have another tone-setting game versus Wales.

One major reason why Belgium could win this game is their talent. As mentioned above, they became a powerhouse of European football, and that was mostly due to this generation. Players like Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard, Yannick Carrasco, Youri Tielemans, and many others, are great players, even if some of them are not in their best form. Still, it is a team that is feared around the world and their talent is sometimes just enough to win the game.

Additionally, a major reason why Belgium could win this game is that they need the win competitively. If they were to lose here, it would basically guarantee the Netherlands topping the group and remaining in play for the UEFA Nations League trophy. By winning here, Belgium would keep up the pressure and wait patiently for the Netherlands to drop points. It might not be as important as the World Cup or EUROs, but the Nations League trophy is still a relevant one.

Final Wales-Belgium Prediction & Pick

Despite their budging confidence, Wales is just overmatched, talent-wise, in this game. Belgium just seems too strong and it would be a miracle for anything other than a Belgium win to happen in this match. Thus, our final Wales-Belgium prediction is a Belgium win at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, Wales.

Final Wales-Belgium Pick: Belgium (-130)