Belgium vs North Macedonia Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers

The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a 1-1 draw.

The Belgium national football team are all set to lock horns with the North Macedonia national football team in the round 7 fixture of the FIFA World Cup European qualifiers. This fixture will take place at the Planet Group Arena.

De Rode Duivels will be at home, and this will be a significant advantage for them. They have performed well in all four of their World Cup qualifying games and will be looking to continue their form now. The Belgium national football team are coming in after securing a dominating 6-0 win against Kazakhstan in their previous match.

Top bins. 🎯 pic.twitter.com/Etkz9T3Pza

— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) October 7, 2025

The North Macedonia football team will be away from home and this might keep them under a bit of pressure from the start. They are coming in after securing a 5-0 win against Liechtenstein in their previous fixture. The visitors must devise a different strategy to put up a tough battle against Belgium.

Kick-off:

• Location: Gent, Belgium
• Stadium: Planet Group Arena
• Date: Saturday, October 11
• Kick-off Time: 12:15 a.m. IST (Friday, Oct 10; 06:45 p.m. GMT/ 02:45 p.m. ET/ 11:45 a.m. PT)
• Referee: Umut Meler
• VAR: In use

Form:

Belgium: W-D-W-W-W

North Macedonia: D-D-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium)

The 34-year-old continues to impress on the field. His recent performances for SSC Napoli have been good and he will now be looking to repeat the same for the Belgium national football team.

In four FIFA World Cup qualifiers this campaign, he has scored four goals and also has an assist to his name. Kevin De Bruyne is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence with the ball at his feet.

Bojan Miovski (North Macedonia)

Bojan Miovski is eager to enhance his performance to give his team a better chance against Belgium. In five WC qualifying matches, the 26-year-old forward has three goal involvements.

He has performed decently for the North Macedonia national football team, but Miovski must come up with a special performance for the next one.

Match Facts

• De Rode Duivels are on a three-match winning streak.
• North Macedonia have never been able to secure a win against Belgium.
• The hosts have secured three clean sheets in their last five fixtures.

Belgium vs North Macedonia: Betting Tips and Odds

• Belgium to win @1/6 bet365
• Jeremy Doku to score @15/2 Betway
• Goals over 3.5 @16/11 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Charles De Ketelaere might miss out for Belgium due to fitness issues.

Squad list is in! 📰 pic.twitter.com/KDNTBllV7u

— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) October 3, 2025

All of the squad members for North Macedonia are fit and ready to be in action.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 4

Belgium won: 3

North Macedonia won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

Belgium predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Courtois (GK); Castagne, Debast, Theate, De Cuyper; Onana, Raskin; Doku, De Bruyne, Trossard; Openda

North Macedonia predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Dimitrievski (GK); Ilievski, Zajkov, Stojchevski, Alioski; Churlinov, Bardhi, Alimi, Elmas; Miovski, Trajkovski

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense fixture between the two sides, but the Red Devils are likely to come out on top to secure a win against North Macedonia in their upcoming World Cup qualifier.

Prediction: Belgium 3-1 North Macedonia

Telecast Details

India: Star Sports Network, SonyLIV

UK: Prime Video UK

USA: Disney+, Fox Sports, Fubo TV, ViX

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