Belgium v Scotland predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Belgium v Scotland predictions World Cup Qualifiers, International	16/10/2012 20:45	full time result	Belgium win	1.38	Bet at 188bet
Betting prediction was written by Ian

BELGIUM v SCOTLAND PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS

Belgium are 30th in the current FIFA world rankings and Scotland are 56th. Neither side qualified for the finals of Euro 2012 or the last World Cup. Belgium scored 21 goals in ten matches in trying to qualify for this year’s European Championships and conceded 15. Scotland scored 9 and conceded 10 in 8 qualifying matches for Euro 2012.

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Belgium appear to have come across a generation of talented youngsters of which Eden Hazard of Chelsea is probably the best player. Vincent Kompany of Manchester City is a key player in the centre of defence. Scotland looked set to beat Wales last Friday night but two late goals from Gareth Bale resulted in a crushing 2-1 defeat. They have missed Darren Fletcher in midfield who has been absent through illness. His namesake Stephen is back in the squad but failed to score against Wales.

Despite beating Serbia 3-0 away from home last Friday Belgium had less possesion than their opponents. That suggested they used the ball more effectively and Eden Hazard in particular was creative even though his side had less of the ball. The Belgian midfield should have more control against an average Scotland team that must be disheartened after conceding two late goals to lose to Wales. Despite possesion being just about shared Wales created 14 chances compared to the nine that Scotland achieved. The flow of this game will be mainly towards the Scotland goal and the visitors may spend long spells of the match without the ball.

BELGIUM - SCOTLAND PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Belgium are one of the emerging talents in world football and they can virtually choose a side from teams in the English Premiership. Eden Hazard in particular is proving to be one of most of the most creative players in the English league. Scotland do not have anyone of that ability in their side. They had a crushing blow in losing to two late goals against Wales and avoiding defeat in this match looks beyond them.

My predictions are: home win at 1.38 with 188Bet.

BELGIUM - SCOTLAND PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

Belgium scored on average more than two goals per game in trying to qualify for Euro 2012 and that average approaches three when only home games are assessed. They have beaten teams at home of better quality than Scotland so a two goal margin is anticipated in this game. Scotland may struggle to score so a Belgium win to nil makes some appeal. Beginners not familiar with Asian Handicaps can find info here: http://howtobet.net/online-betting-guide/asian-handicap

Belgium can cover a handicap of one goal at 1.56 with Pinnacle Sports.

BELGIUM - SCOTLAND PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Belgium’s Euro 2012 qualifying games averaged more than 3.5 goals per game so they have been involved in some relatively high scoring matches recently. Those figures have to be countered by the fact that Scotland rarely score away from home so all the pointers suggest a 2-0 win for Belgium and therefore less than 3 goals.

Take the 1.91 with BetVictor for under 2.5 goals