Published 18:05 IST, June 3rd 2021
Belgium vs Greece prediction, team news and live stream details
Belgium vs Greece prediction: The No.1 ranked team in the world will take on the 2004 champions in a friendly to ramp up their Euro 2020 preparations.
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Belgium and Greece will ramp up ir preparations for upcoming European Championships by battling out in a friendly in le up to tournament. game will be played at King Baudouin Stium in Brussels, Belgium and will kick off at 12:30 AM IST on Friday, June 4. Here's a look at how to watch Belgium vs Greece live brocast, Belgium vs Greece live stream details and our Belgium vs Greece prediction for same.
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Belgium vs Greece prediction and preview
Much has been me of Belgium's golden generation but Red Devils have yet to make ir mark at major international tournaments and will hope to do so at Euro 2020. No.1 ranked side in world, Belgium would hope to build on third place at World Cup in Russia three years ago. European championships present m with opportunity to stamp ir authority on international stage and build for World Cup in Qatar next year. Roberto Martinez's side are expected to finish at top of pile in Group B with Denmark, Finland and Russia beyond which things could turn tricky for Romelu Lukaku and Co.
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Greece were unlikely winners at Euro 2004, but since n y have failed to match up to ir lofty standards, even failing to qualify for 2016 Euros and 2018 World Cup. A return to European Championships provides m with opportunity to muster some lost pride and y come into tournament on back of some good form, navigated ir 2020-21 Nations League campaign undefeated. A similar result on Thursday could serve as catalyst for team heing into a major tournament, and he coach John van 't Schip will hope for same.
Belgium vs Greece he to he record
Belgium and Greece share an even he-to-he record. two sides have clashed nine times with both teams winning three matches each. Three matches have ended as draws. However, Greece are winless in ir last four meetings with Belgium - who claimed a 2-1 win when sides last met in Qualifying for 2018 World Cup. Meanwhile, Greece's most recent triumph in this fixture came in a 2002 friendly by three goals to two.
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Belgium vs Greece team news
Belgium will be sweating over fitness of Kevin De Bruyne who was forced off Champions League final last week. Axel Witsel is also ruled out for game, while Martinez is unlikely to risk Eden Hazard, considering his recent injury record. Greece will have likes of Kostas Fortounis, Kostas Stafylidis and Dimitris Siovas missing friendlies, while Konstantinos Mavropanos Arsenal defender, on loan at Stuttgart, could make an appearance.
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Belgium vs Greece team news: Predicted XIs
- Belgium: Mignolet; Denayer, Alderweireld, Vermaelen; Castagne, Tielemans, Vanaken, T.Hazard; Doku, Benteke, Trossard
- Greece: Vlachodimos; Bakakis, Papopoulos, Tzavellas, Giannoulis; Zeca, Bouchalakis; Masouras, Bakasetas, Tzolis; Pavlidis
Belgium vs Greece live stream: Belgium vs Greece live brocast
In India, game will telecast live on SONY TEN 2 and SONY TEN 3. Belgium vs Greece live stream will be available on SonyLIV. Live scores and updates can be accessed on Twitter handles of both teams. game kicks off at 12:30 AM IST on Friday, June 4.
(Image Courtesy: Belgium, Greece Twitter)
18:05 IST, June 3rd 2021