Belgium vs Senegal Prediction, Preview and Stats

2026 World Cup, World
Seattle Stadium Wed, 1 Jul - 8:00 PM
World Cup
Belgium BEL
3 Winner 2
Senegal SEN
Full Time: After Extra Time Wed, 1 Jul 8:00 PM
Round of 32
Youri Tielemans - 120+5' (P), 89'
Romelu Lukaku - 86'
Goal
|
Goal
Ismaïla Sarr - 51'
Habib Diarra - 25'

CONTEXT

Belgium staged a remarkable second-half recovery to overcome Senegal 3-2 after trailing 0-1 at the interval. Despite Senegal registering the higher xG total of 2.94 against Belgium's 2.16 and entering as the stronger side, the home team turned the contest around through improved finishing and tactical adjustments. Possession remained balanced at 52 percent for Belgium and 48 percent for Senegal. The outcome contradicted underlying performance metrics yet matched pre-match expectations in the market. No dismissals occurred to alter the flow. Belgium's victory highlighted their resilience and ability to capitalize on key moments despite statistical disadvantages. The match showcased contrasting styles with Senegal controlling much of the chance creation early on before Belgium asserted dominance later.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Belgium 3-2 Senegal. Belgium showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Belgium's finishing proved in line with expectations after a poor first half.
  • xG alignment: The final result was inconsistent with xG as Senegal created more quality chances at 2.94.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Senegal exceeded xG expectations but failed to convert superiority into a victory.
  • Event impact: Belgium's second-half adjustments directly led to three goals and overturned the halftime deficit.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards were issued so the match proceeded without any disciplinary distortions.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality

Match referee

S. Martínez

Honduras 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 4 0.36
Fouls / match 30.4
Yellow cards / match 4
Red cards / match 0.36
Penalties / match 0.36

Other match officials

W. López Ramos

1st Assistant

Honduras

C. Ramírez Soto

2nd Assistant

Honduras

A. Rojas Noguera

4th Official

Colombia

League averages

World Cup Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 19.04
Yellow cards / match 2.06
Red cards / match 0.11
Penalties / match 0.13
Belgium R. Garcia
R. Garcia
VS
Senegal P. Thiaw
P. Thiaw
1.67
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
New Zealand Rank: W
Iran Rank: D
Egypt Rank: D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Iraq Rank: W
Norway Rank: L
France Rank: L
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Belgium
48.34%
Draw
28.27%
Away Senegal
23.38%

Movement

Changes since opening
Belgium
+43.87%
Draw
-63.66%
Senegal
+19.77%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
24.2
50
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Belgium
Senegal
Power Score
24.2
50
League Position
1
3
Global Rank
9
14

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

–
vs
Belgium — Opponent-weighted form score
Senegal — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Belgium Senegal

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

–
vs

Belgium

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Senegal

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Belgium ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Senegal
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
43.46
47.29
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
47.29
43.46
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Belgium -0.34 Efficiency Index
vs
Senegal +0.34 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Belgium
Senegal
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Belgium
vs
Senegal
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Belgium Senegal
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
48%
3%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.04 vs -0.10
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Belgium Senegal
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
3%
48%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.10 vs -0.04
Belgium
Senegal
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Belgium
vs
Senegal
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Belgium Senegal
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Belgium 0.26
Senegal 0.26
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Belgium Senegal
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Belgium 0.03
Senegal 0.04
Belgium
Senegal
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BEL had peak pressure around 69'.
  • SEN started the game with stronger pressure.
BEL Pressure SEN Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: BEL reached the top pressure at 69' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Belgium BEL Home
0 matches
Senegal SEN Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-02T00:00:28+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-3-3
Pitch
T. Courtois
Belgium
1 T. Courtois
T. Castagne
Belgium
21 T. Castagne
B. Mechele
Belgium
4 B. Mechele
A. Theate
Belgium
3 A. Theate
M. De Cuyper
Substitution
Belgium
5 M. De Cuyper
Y. Tielemans
Belgium
8 (C) Y. Tielemans
H. Vanaken
Substitution
Belgium
20 H. Vanaken
L. Trossard
Substitution
Belgium
10 L. Trossard
K. De Bruyne
Substitution
Belgium
7 K. De Bruyne
J. Doku
Substitution
Belgium
11 J. Doku
C. De Ketelaere
Substitution
Belgium
17 C. De Ketelaere
Pitch
M. Diaw
Senegal
23 M. Diaw
I. Jakobs
Substitution
Senegal
14 I. Jakobs
M. Niakhaté
Senegal
19 M. Niakhaté
P. Ciss
Senegal
6 P. Ciss
K. Diatta
Senegal
15 K. Diatta
P. Gueye
Substitution
Senegal
26 P. Gueye
I. Gueye
Substitution
Senegal
5 (C) I. Gueye
M. Diarra
Substitution
Senegal
21 M. Diarra
S. Mané
Substitution
Senegal
10 S. Mané
I. Sarr
Senegal
18 I. Sarr
I. Ndiaye
Substitution
Senegal
13 I. Ndiaye

General Information

Date & Time :
Jul 01, 2026, 08:00 PM
Competition :
2026 World Cup, World · Round of 32
Stadium :
Seattle Stadium
Capacity :
68740
Attendance :
66925
Pitch Surface :
Artificial turf
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Saíd Martínez
Walter Enrique López Ramos
Christian Jesús Ramírez Soto
Andrés José Rojas Noguera

Statistics

Possession
BEL
51%
SEN
49%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 2
3 Big Chances Created 3
9 Shots 11
72 Dangerous attacks 74
52 Possession 48
4 Corners 2
13 Free kicks 24
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

92 Ball Safe 101
1 Penalties 0
10 Goal Kicks 12
15 Goal Attempts 17
6 Substitutions 6
16 Throwins 19
1 Hit Woodwork 2
27 Successful Headers 15
2 Assists 1
1 Injuries 1
15 Dribble Attempts 14
9 Successful Dribbles 9
60 Successful Dribbles Percentage 64

Attacking

131 Attacks 133
0 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

49 Long Passes 83
699 Passes 639
602 Successful Passes 536
86 Successful Passes Percentage 84
15 Key Passes 13
24 Successful Long Passes 33
49 Successful Long Passes Percentage 40

Defensive

3 Saves 3
12 Tackles 12
8 Interceptions 11
60 Duels Won 55

Build-up

26 Total Crosses 22
7 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
22 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Saíd Martínez

Starting XI ▼

1
Thibaut Courtois
Thibaut Courtois Goalkeeper
6.76
3
Arthur Theate
Arthur Theate Defender
6.84
4
Brandon Mechele
Brandon Mechele Defender
7.09
5
Maxim De Cuyper
Maxim De Cuyper Defender
6.41
15
Thomas Meunier
Thomas Meunier
Defender78'
7.16
21
Timothy Castagne
Timothy Castagne Defender
6.94
7
Kevin De Bruyne
Kevin De Bruyne Midfielder
6.71
23
Nicolas Raskin
Nicolas Raskin
Midfielder56'
6.78
8
Youri Tielemans
Youri Tielemans (C) Midfielder
2
8.76
10
Leandro Trossard
Leandro Trossard Midfielder
7.61
24
Amadou Onana
Amadou Onana
Midfielder109'
6.58
11
Jérémy Doku
Jérémy Doku Midfielder
6.65
14
Dodi Lukébakio
Dodi Lukébakio
Attacker56'
7.08
20
Hans Vanaken
Hans Vanaken Midfielder
6.54
19
Diego Moreira
Diego Moreira
Attacker63'
6.46
17
Charles De Ketelaere
Charles De Ketelaere Attacker
6.23
9
Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku
Attacker46'
7.56
Referee : Saíd Martínez

Starting XI ▼

23
Mory Diaw
Mory Diaw Goalkeeper
5.75
6
Pathé Ciss
Pathé Ciss Defender
7.14
14
Ismail Jakobs
Ismail Jakobs Defender
6.43
25
El Hadji Malick Diouf
El Hadji Malick Diouf
Defender93'
6.28
15
Krépin Diatta
Krépin Diatta Defender
6.64
19
Moussa Niakhaté
Moussa Niakhaté Defender
7.1
5
Idrissa Gueye
Idrissa Gueye (C) Midfielder
6.87
22
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye
Midfielder96'
6.79
21
Habib Diarra
Habib Diarra Midfielder
7.77
17
Pape Matar Sarr
Pape Matar Sarr
Midfielder73'
6.55
26
Pape Gueye
Pape Gueye Midfielder
6.41
8
Lamine Camara
Lamine Camara
Midfielder66'
5.72
10
Sadio Mané
Sadio Mané Attacker
7.3
11
Nicolas Jackson
Nicolas Jackson
Attacker93'
6.41
13
Iliman Ndiaye
Iliman Ndiaye Attacker
7.12
20
Ibrahim Mbaye
Ibrahim Mbaye
Attacker73'
6.81
18
Ismaïla Sarr
Ismaïla Sarr Attacker
7.83

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Youri Tielemans
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
120+5'
Event
Youri Tielemans
Penalty awarded
120'
Event
Amadou Onana → Leandro Trossard
12th Substitution
109'
96'
Event
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye → Idrissa Gueye
11th Substitution
93'
Event
El Hadji Malick Diouf → Ismail Jakobs
9th Substitution
93'
Event
Nicolas Jackson → Sadio Mané
10th Substitution
Event
Rudi Garcia
Argument / 3rd Yellowcard
90'
Event
Youri Tielemans
Header / 4th Goal
89'
Event
Romelu Lukaku
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
86'
Event
Thomas Meunier → Maxim De Cuyper
8th Substitution
78'
73'
Event
Ibrahim Mbaye → Iliman Ndiaye
6th Substitution
73'
Event
Pape Matar Sarr → Habib Diarra
7th Substitution
67'
Event
Lamine Camara
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
66'
Event
Lamine Camara → Pape Gueye
5th Substitution
Event
Brandon Mechele
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
64'
Event
Diego Moreira → Hans Vanaken
4th Substitution
63'
Event
Dodi Lukébakio → Jérémy Doku
2nd Substitution
56'
Event
Nicolas Raskin → Kevin De Bruyne 
3rd Substitution
56'
51'
Event
Ismaïla Sarr
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
Event
Romelu Lukaku → Charles De Ketelaere
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
25'
Event
Habib Diarra
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

120
Update Update
VAR decision results in a penalty for Belgium.
120
Attempt Attempt
Goal! Youri Tielemans scores for Belgium with a right-footed shot. The match is now 3-2 in favor of Belgium against Senegal.
120
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Attempt missed. Pape Matar Sarr from Senegal takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
120
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Pape Matar Sarr from Senegal takes a left-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes high and wide to the left. Moussa Niakhaté provided the assist.
120
Update Update
Diego Moreira commits a foul for Belgium.
120
Update Update
Krépin Diatta from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
120
Update Update
Nicolas Raskin commits a handball for Belgium.
120
Attempt Attempt
Ismaïla Sarr's right-footed shot from outside the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Pathé Ciss.
120
Attempt Attempt
Pathé Ciss from Senegal has a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it is blocked. Ibrahim Mbaye provided the assist.
120
Update Update
Second Half Extra Time ends with Belgium winning 3-2 against Senegal.
120
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Pape Matar Sarr from Senegal takes a right-footed shot from outside the box, but it goes too high from a direct free kick.
117
Corner Corner
Belgium wins a corner after Ismaïla Sarr concedes.
117
Update Update
Lamine Camara of Senegal concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
114
Corner Corner
Senegal wins a corner after Arthur Theate concedes.
113
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Bara Sapoko Ndiaye's left-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the bottom left corner by Thibaut Courtois. Ismaïla Sarr provided the assist.
111
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
110
Update Update
Krépin Diatta from Senegal commits a foul.
110
Update Update
Diego Moreira of Belgium is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
110
Update Update
The match is delayed due to an injury to Diego Moreira from Belgium.
109
Attempt Attempt
Ibrahim Mbaye from Senegal misses an attempt with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
109
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Amadou Onana comes on for Leandro Trossard.
107
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Nicolas Raskin (Belgium) header from the centre of the box.
107
Update Update
Nicolas Raskin commits a foul for Belgium.
107
Update Update
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
106
Update Update
Second half extra time begins after the match finishes 2-2.
105
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Raskin from Belgium misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it to the left. Youri Tielemans provided the assist.
105
Update Update
First half of extra time ends with the score at Belgium 2, Senegal 2.
104
Update Update
Fourth official has announced 0 minutes of added time.
101
Update Update
Bara Sapoko Ndiaye from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
101
Update Update
Ismaïla Sarr from Senegal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
99
Update Update
Ismaïla Sarr from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
99
Update Update
Foul committed by Diego Moreira of Belgium.
97
Update Update
Foul committed by Thomas Meunier of Belgium.
96
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Senegal: Bara Sapoko Ndiaye comes on for Idrissa Gueye.
95
Update Update
Foul committed by Timothy Castagne of Belgium.
95
Update Update
Ibrahim Mbaye from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
93
Update Update
Timothy Castagne commits a foul for Belgium.
93
Update Update
Krépin Diatta from Senegal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
93
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Senegal: El Hadji Malick Diouf comes on for Ismail Jakobs.
93
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Senegal: Nicolas Jackson comes on for Sadio Mané.
91
Update Update
First half of extra time begins after the match finishes 2-2.
90
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 7 minutes of added time.
90
Corner Corner
Belgium wins a corner after Lamine Camara concedes.
90
Update Update
Mory Diaw from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
90
Update Update
Brandon Mechele commits a foul for Belgium.
90
Corner Corner
Thomas Meunier from Belgium misses a right-footed shot from outside the box, sending it close but to the right after a corner.
90
Update Update
Diego Moreira is caught offside for Belgium.
90
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Idrissa Gueye from Senegal takes a right-footed shot from outside the box.
89
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Youri Tielemans scores for Belgium with a header from the center of the box. The match is now 2-2 against Senegal.
88
Update Update
Ibrahim Mbaye from Senegal misses an attempt, shooting with his right foot from the right side of the box, sending the ball high and wide to the right. The assist came from Ismaïla Sarr.
86
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Romelu Lukaku scores for Belgium with a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box. The score is now Belgium 1, Senegal 2.
85
Update Update
Sadio Mané is caught offside for Senegal.
84
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Youri Tielemans (Belgium) shoots with his left foot from outside the box, but it's too high. Leandro Trossard provided the assist.
83
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Timothy Castagne (Belgium) with a header from the center of the box.
80
Update Update
Timothy Castagne commits a foul for Belgium.
80
Update Update
Ismaïla Sarr from Senegal wins a free kick on the right wing.
79
Update Update
Foul committed by Thomas Meunier of Belgium.
79
Update Update
Sadio Mané from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
78
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Thomas Meunier comes on for Maxim De Cuyper.
78
Attempt Attempt
Dodi Lukébakio from Belgium misses a left-footed shot from the right side of the box, sending it close but to the left. Brandon Mechele provided the assist.
77
Attempt Attempt
Arthur Theate's left-footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
76
Update Update
Youri Tielemans commits a foul for Belgium.
76
Update Update
Sadio Mané from Senegal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Senegal: Pape Matar Sarr comes on for Habib Diarra.
73
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Senegal: Ibrahim Mbaye comes on for Iliman Ndiaye.
72
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
70
Update Update
Delay in the match in Belgium.
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Lamine Camara from Senegal receives a yellow card for a foul.
67
Update Update
Leandro Trossard from Belgium wins a free kick in the attacking half.
67
Update Update
Lamine Camara from Senegal commits a foul.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Senegal: Lamine Camara comes on for Pape Gueye.
65
Update Update
Romelu Lukaku is caught offside for Belgium.
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Brandon Mechele of Belgium receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
64
Update Update
Brandon Mechele commits a foul for Belgium.
64
Update Update
Ismaïla Sarr from Senegal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Diego Moreira comes on for Hans Vanaken.
62
Update Update
Leandro Trossard from Belgium is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
62
Update Update
Krépin Diatta from Senegal commits a foul.
62
Attempt Attempt
Dodi Lukébakio's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. Romelu Lukaku provided the assist.
60
Corner Corner
Belgium wins a corner after Moussa Niakhaté concedes.
60
Attempt Attempt
Attempt blocked. Youri Tielemans' right-footed shot from a tough angle on the right is blocked. Romelu Lukaku provided the assist.
60
Attempt Attempt
Dodi Lukébakio's left-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Leandro Trossard.
58
Update Update
Krépin Diatta from Senegal wins a free kick on the right wing.
58
Update Update
Nicolas Raskin commits a foul for Belgium.
57
Update Update
Brandon Mechele of Belgium misses an attempt with a header from the right side of the six-yard box, sending it too high. Timothy Castagne provided the assist.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Dodi Lukébakio comes on for Jérémy Doku.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Nicolas Raskin comes on for Kevin De Bruyne.
55
Update Update
Foul committed by Iliman Ndiaye from Senegal.
55
Update Update
Hans Vanaken wins a free kick for Belgium in the defensive half.
54
Update Update
Ismail Jakobs commits a foul for Senegal.
54
Update Update
Jérémy Doku (Belgium) is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
53
Update Update
Ismaïla Sarr from Senegal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
53
Update Update
Foul committed by Youri Tielemans of Belgium.
51
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed by Habib Diarra from Senegal, who took a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
51
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Senegal leads 2-0 after Ismaïla Sarr scores with a right-footed shot from the center of the box following a fast break.
50
Update Update
Maxim De Cuyper commits a foul for Belgium.
50
Update Update
Iliman Ndiaye from Senegal wins a free kick on the right wing.
48
Update Update
Jérémy Doku from Belgium is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
48
Update Update
Krépin Diatta commits a foul for Senegal.
48
Update Update
Leandro Trossard from Belgium is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
48
Update Update
Leandro Trossard from Belgium wins a free kick in the defensive half.
46
Substitution Substitution
Substitution for Belgium: Romelu Lukaku comes on for Charles De Ketelaere.
46
Update Update
The second half begins with the score at Belgium 0, Senegal 1.
46
Attempt Attempt
Iliman Ndiaye from Senegal attempts a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes close and misses to the left.
46
Update Update
Foul committed by Sadio Mané of Senegal.
45
Corner Corner
Belgium is awarded a corner after Mory Diaw concedes.
45
Corner Corner
Maxim De Cuyper's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top right corner by Mory Diaw. The attempt was assisted by Kevin De Bruyne.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Pape Gueye from Senegal takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
45
Update Update
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 5 minutes of added time.
45
Update Update
Pape Gueye commits a foul for Senegal.
45
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Jérémy Doku from Belgium is awarded a free kick on the right wing.
45
Update Update
Jérémy Doku wins a free kick for Belgium in the attacking half.
45
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Sadio Mané commits a foul for Senegal.
45
Attempt Attempt
Maxim De Cuyper's left-footed shot from outside the box for Belgium is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) takes a right-footed shot from outside the box that goes wide to the left.
44
Corner Corner
Belgium is awarded a corner after Pathé Ciss concedes.
44
Update Update
Pape Gueye from Senegal commits a foul.
44
Update Update
Hans Vanaken of Belgium is awarded a free kick in the attacking half.
43
Update Update
Ismaïla Sarr commits a foul for Senegal.
43
Update Update
Youri Tielemans from Belgium is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
41
Update Update
Krépin Diatta from Senegal wins a free kick in the defensive half.
41
Update Update
Maxim De Cuyper commits a foul for Belgium.
38
Update Update
Pape Gueye from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
38
Update Update
Leandro Trossard commits a foul for Belgium.
37
Attempt Attempt
Attempt saved. Sadio Mané's right-footed shot from the center of the box is saved.
32
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
31
Update Update
Delay in the match in Senegal.
30
Update Update
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
27
Update Update
The match is currently delayed for a drinks break.
25
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Senegal takes the lead 1-0 over Belgium with Habib Diarra scoring from very close range.
25
Update Update
Ismaïla Sarr from Senegal hits the woodwork with a header from the center of the box.
21
Update Update
Habib Diarra from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
21
Update Update
Youri Tielemans commits a foul for Belgium.
20
Update Update
Sadio Mané is caught offside for Senegal.
19
Corner Corner
Senegal is awarded a corner after Maxim De Cuyper concedes.
18
Attempt Attempt
Kevin De Bruyne from Belgium misses the attempt with a right-footed shot from outside the box that is too high. He was assisted by Youri Tielemans.
17
Attempt Attempt
Idrissa Gueye's right-footed shot from outside the box is saved.
14
Update Update
Sadio Mané from Senegal is awarded a free kick on the left wing.
14
Update Update
Timothy Castagne commits a foul for Belgium.
13
Attempt Attempt
Ismaïla Sarr from Senegal hits the woodwork with a right-footed shot from very close range.
13
Attempt Attempt
Attempt missed. Ismaïla Sarr from Senegal takes a right-footed shot from the right side of the six-yard box, but it goes close and misses to the right.
11
Update Update
Ismaïla Sarr from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
11
Update Update
Foul committed by Arthur Theate of Belgium.
9
Corner Corner
Attempt saved. Leandro Trossard's right-footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner by Mory Diaw. The assist came from Timothy Castagne.
7
Update Update
Sadio Mané from Senegal is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
7
Update Update
Foul committed by Youri Tielemans of Belgium.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Said Martinez.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Belgium 3-2 Senegal. Structural assessment: Belgium exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.

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