Belgium vs Iran 
— a Group G clash at the 2026 World Cup. Belgium's golden generation against Iran's disciplined, experienced defence — first place in Group G may hinge on it.
Head-to-head
The last 1 meeting between them in our database:
| Date | Match |
|---|---|
| 21.06.26 | Belgium0:0xG 1.8 : 0.6Iran |
Form & key stats
Belgium last 12 months · 12 matches| Goals for/game | 3.2 |
| Goals against/game | 0.6 |
| xG for/game | 2.5 |
| xG against/game | 0.4 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 50% |
| Both teams score | 42% |
| Corners/game | 8.1 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.2 |
| Shots on target/game | 7.8 |
What the numbers say
- a tight defence — just 0.6 conceded per game
- a strong attack — 3.2 goals per game
- works the flanks — 8.1 corners per game
- disciplined — only 1.2 yellows per game
- creates real chances: 2.5 xG per game
- out-finishing their xG
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Iran last 12 months · 15 matches| Goals for/game | 1.8 |
| Goals against/game | 0.7 |
| Over 2.5 goals | 60% |
| Both teams score | 40% |
| Corners/game | 5.1 |
| Yellow cards/game | 1.0 |
| Shots on target/game | 4.1 |
What the numbers say
- a high-scoring side: over 2.5 goals in 60% of games
- a tight defence — just 0.7 conceded per game
- disciplined — only 1.0 yellows per game
Source: ScanGoal database (national-team matches, last 12 months)
Verdict & betting angle
Belgium have the firepower; Iran are among the lowest-scoring, hardest-to-break sides in the field. It screams a cagey, low-event night — the under and Iran on the handicap hold value.
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