Liechtenstein vs Belgium Prediction 04.09.2025
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Liechtenstein vs Belgium Prediction
Liechtenstein vs Belgium Prediction and Betting Tips as the two nations meet for the first time on Thursday in Vaduz. Belgium, sitting third in Group J, aim to close the gap on the leaders, while Liechtenstein simply want to avoid another heavy defeat. In this article, you’ll also find insight from our World Cup Predictions experts at XpertStats.
- Belgium travel to Vaduz for their third World Cup qualifier, facing winless Liechtenstein.
- Liechtenstein sit bottom of Group J with zero points and no goals scored.
- Belgium remain unbeaten but showed vulnerability in their last outing against Wales.
- This will be the first-ever meeting between the two nations.
For Liechtenstein, the campaign has been brutally predictable. Three games, three defeats, eight goals conceded, and not a single strike of their own. Konrad Funfstuck’s men were dismantled 3-0 by Wales in Cardiff and humiliated 4-0 by Scotland in a friendly not long after. Can they really find a spark against Belgium, one of Europe’s top-ranked teams? It’s hard to see how. With most of the squad playing domestically and limited attacking options, survival instinct may be their only strategy.
The hosts will lean heavily on goalkeeper Benjamin Buchel, who’s likely in for a long night. His backline of Meier, Traber, Wieser, Hofer and Goppel will be tasked with holding off wave after wave of Belgian attacks. Up top, options like Fabio Luque Notaro or Dennis Salanovic might start, but breaking through against Thibaut Courtois seems like a fantasy more than a plan. Still, if Liechtenstein can frustrate early and keep the scoreline respectable, that alone might feel like a small victory.
Belgium, meanwhile, are adjusting to life under Rudi Garcia. The new coach avoided embarrassment against Wales thanks to Kevin De Bruyne’s late winner, but he knows his side can’t afford lapses like squandering a three-goal lead. With Romelu Lukaku sidelined, the burden falls on Lois Openda, who looks eager to grab the chance. Alongside Doku and Saelemaekers, Belgium have enough firepower to make this a long evening for the hosts.
The Red Devils’ track record in qualifying tells its own story: 23 wins in their last 28 World Cup qualifiers. They sit third for now, but with two games in hand, confidence remains high. And with De Bruyne pulling the strings, even without Lukaku, Belgium should still be irresistible. Simply put, this fixture looks more like a test of how many Belgium will score rather than whether they’ll win. That’s why our tipsters see value in World Cup Predictions highlighting Belgium to dominate once again.
Belgium scoring four or more in Vaduz is not just plausible, it feels likely. Liechtenstein have shipped eight goals in their three qualifiers so far, and that includes a 3-0 defeat to Wales where they didn’t register a single shot. Add the 4-0 thrashing from Scotland in a friendly, and their defensive cracks are obvious. Belgium, meanwhile, almost put four past Wales alone in their last qualifier, despite nearly throwing it away. With Kevin De Bruyne orchestrating and Openda eager to impress in Lukaku’s absence, the Red Devils have multiple avenues to goal. Wide players like Jeremy Doku thrive against deep, tiring defenses, which Liechtenstein will inevitably set up with. And if Belgium score early, this could spiral into damage control for the hosts. Historically, Belgium have been ruthless in World Cup qualifying, averaging close to three goals per game. Against the lowest-ranked side in the group, four feels within reach.
Lois Openda leading Belgium’s line against Liechtenstein is a dream scenario for those backing shots on target. The Leipzig striker thrives on direct play, and against a defense that concedes space and struggles with pace, he should find plenty of opportunities. Openda has the benefit of service from Kevin De Bruyne, who can thread passes between defenders with surgical precision. Add in Jeremy Doku’s dribbling and Saelemaekers’ crosses, and Openda will not be short of supply. Liechtenstein’s goalkeeper Buchel has faced a barrage of attempts in every game, and Thursday should be no different. With Belgium expected to dominate possession and play in the final third, Openda should easily test the keeper more than once. Even if he doesn’t score early, his persistence and Belgium’s overwhelming attacking pressure make two shots on target a highly attainable mark. He’s the focal point and he’ll get his chances.
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