Belgium vs Wales prediction, preview, team news and more
Belgium are set to play Wales at the King Baudouin Stadium on Thursday in the UEFA Nations League. Belgium won their last game against Poland 1-0 thanks to a first-half goal from Michy Batshuayi. Wales lost 3-2 to Louis van Gaal's Netherlands.
Belgium and Wales have played each other in 16 head-to-head encounters. Wales won five games, lost six and drawn five. The last game between the two sides ended in a 1-1 draw.
Belgium have included Thibaut Courtois, Jan Vertonghen, Kevin De Bruyne, Timothy Castagne, Wout Faes and Youri Tielemans. Dries Mertens, Manchester City's Kevin de Bruhy and Anderlecht's Zeno Debast could make their debuts. Inter Milan's Romelu Lukaku and AC Milan forward Divock Origi are injured. Belgium play Wales on Sunday.
Leicester City keeper Danny Ward, Bournemouth centre-back Chris Mepham, Rennes centre back Joe Rodon, Swansea City midfielder Joe Allen, Los Angeles FC star Gareth Bale and Fulham winger Daniel James have been included in the Wales squad. Tottenham Hotspur left- back Ben Davies is out injured. Salford City goalkeeper Tom King and youngster Luke Harris could make their debuts.
Belgium's predicted XI is 3-4-3 with Thibaut Courtois, Dedryck Boyata, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen, Timothy Castagne, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Thorgan Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Charles De Ketelaere, Eden Hazard.
Wales Predicted XI (5-3-2): Wayne Hennessey, Connor Roberts, Chris Mepham, Joe Rodon, Ben Cabango, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Jonny Williams, Ethan Ampadu, Dylan Levitt, Gareth Bale, Daniel James.
Belgium's golden generation is coming to an end. Gareth Bale is arguably Wales' greatest ever footballer. Belgium are expected to win this game.
Eden Hazard will start against Mallorca on Sunday. It will be his first start in a Madrid shirt since January.
