Belgium face Egypt in Seattle on Monday in what may turn out to be one of the more competitive group-stage matches, with both teams possessing plenty of attacking quality.
This is certainly one to watch and, with it kicking off at 8pm UK time, you won’t need to put in a late night to catch the action.
We’ve picked out a bet builder for the game, where we are expecting goals.
Belgium v Egypt Bet Builder Tips
Both teams to score @ 19/20
Mohamed Salah – 1+ shot on target @ 3/4
Marwan Attia – 3+ tackles won @ 10/11
Pays out at 6/1
Goals on the cards in Seattle
With plenty of attacking talent on both sides, there’s likely to be goals.
With the likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Omar Marmoush and Mohamed Salah, just to name a few, a game featuring that much quality should see both teams get on the scoresheet.
Belgium are the World Cup betting favourites for this game, but they have disappointed in previous tournaments and can sometimes be a little overrated in the market. Don’t be put off by Egypt, as they are more than capable of finding the net here.
Egypt have developed into a well-organised side under Hossam Hassan and possess plenty of pace and creativity in the final third.
Marmoush regularly made an impact for Man City when he played and gives them another major threat alongside Mo Salah, meaning the Red Devils can’t simply focus all their attention on stopping one player.
Belgium should still create plenty of opportunities themselves. De Bruyne remains one of the world’s best playmakers, while Lukaku’s goalscoring record for his country speaks for itself, even if he is short of match fitness
With both sides possessing players capable of producing moments of quality and neither defence looking completely watertight, it’s worth including both teams to score.
Leg 1: Both Teams to Score @ 19/20
Salah still the star for Egypt
The two standout attackers for the Pharoahs are Salah and Marmoush, who tend to share the majority of the chances. Both averaged over two shots per game during the Africa Cup of Nations, but there’s only one king.
In what is very likely to be his final World Cup, Salah will do everything he can to help Egypt progress as far as possible in the tournament.
He takes penalties and most direct free-kicks, so whenever Egypt are presented with a set-piece opportunity, he’ll often be the man stepping up.
Given his importance to the side, backing him to register at least one shot on target looks a solid addition to the bet builder.
Leg 2: Mohamed Salah – 1+ shot on target @ 3/4
Attia to make his presence felt
Salah and Marmoush usually grab the headlines when Egypt play, but an important part of the engine room that often goes unnoticed is Marwan Attia.
He controls the midfield and is heavily involved in winning the ball back for his side, averaging 2.3 tackles per game during the Africa Cup of Nations.
Against a Belgium side expected to see plenty of possession, Al Ahly’s Attia should have plenty of opportunities to make his mark defensively.
Expect him to be heavily involved throughout the match, making 3+ tackles a realistic target and a strong way to round off the bet builder.
Leg 3: Marwan Attia – 3+ tackles won @ 10/11
