The match between Belgium and Russia on March 21, 2019 will begin qualifying for Euro 2020 for both teams. Fans will hear the starting whistle at the King Baudouin stadium at 22:45 Moscow time.Belgium The Belgians are approaching the Euro 2020 qualifiers as one of the favorites for the upcoming tournament. The bronze medalists of the last world championship are the frank favorites of their group, in addition to the match Belgium – Russia, the hosts will play against the teams of Scotland, Cyprus, Kazakhstan and San Marino. Despite such great chances, the wards of Roberto Martinez unpleasantly surprised their fans at the last UEFA tournament – the Belgian team failed to win their group in the Nations League, although the Red Devils were one step away from reaching the playoff round. The Belgians were in the lead in the second group of division A, with a huge advantage over Iceland and a three-point lead over Switzerland, against whom they played in the last round. Belgium was considered the leader before the trip to Switzerland, this was proved by the first minutes of the confrontation, during which Thorgan Azar broke the defense of the hosts. But the advantage of two goals – played a cruel joke with the visiting team, Martinez’s wards relaxed and conceded three times before the break, losing with a score of 5:2 at the end of the game. Belgium finished in second position and let the Swiss through to the next round. Russia The Russians also did not demonstrate a proper game in the last round of the League of Nations, the Russian team is a member of Division B, although it could already earn a ticket to the division of the best teams. The team of Stanislav Cherchesov was in the second group, along with Turkey and Sweden. The start for the Russians turned out to be quite good, the team even led the standings, but, just like in the situation with the Belgian team, everything was decided for Russia by the last round. Wards Cherchesova went to the main competitor – the Swedish team, which was behind the Russians by 3 points. It was enough for the guests not to lose to the Scandinavians, but the Swedes quickly took control of the game and managed to score a goal in the first half, and after the break Markus Berg finished off the guests – 2:0. The Russians lost and remained in division B, giving the first place to the Swedes. Odds for the match Belgium – Russia March 21, 2019 Bookmakers from the Pari-Match company do not believe in the visiting team at all, and give full advantage to the wards of Roberto Martinez. Odds for the match Belgium – Russia: Belgian victory – 1.32; Draw – 5.40; Russian victory – 10.5. Belgium – Russia: the forecast for the match “Red Devils” looks much better than their next opponent, and the difference in class should affect, so the guests are unlikely to be able to impose any struggle on the home team. Prediction for the match Belgium – Russia: handicap for Belgium -1.5, odds – 1.95.
