Belgium vs Canada betting tips: World Cup preview, predictions, team news and odds

Belgium are 8/1 to win 2-1 against Canada.

Canada are back at the World Cup after 36 years away. They finished top of the CONCACAF qualifying. Belgium finished third at most recent World cup. Les Rouges lost all three games in Mexico '86. Since then, they exited the Euros in the quarter-finals and were beaten by France in Nations League semi-final.

Canada are playing a match at Ahmad bin Ali Stadium.

Belgium are without star striker Romelu Lukaku. Michy Batshuayi will replace him up front. Leandro Trossard may be left on the bench. Wout Faes could complete a back three with Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen. Belgium's team is 3-4-2-1.

Alphonso Davies is fit to start for Canada despite playing for Bayern Munich recently. Jonathan David and Cyle Larin scored 22 goals in qualifying between them. Atiba Hutchinson will win his 99th cap, almost 20 years after his debut. Belgium's team is 3-4-1-2.